Intermediate Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessor
WSP in Canada
Date: 1 week ago
City: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
The Opportunity:
You will be part of the risk assessment team which is part of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Environmental Management team in BC and Yukon, that supports our diverse clients with their investigation, remediation and risk assessment needs. You will be joining one of the largest risk assessment and toxicologist teams in the BC and Yukon region. Our team has over 20 staff that practice in a range of areas including, but not limited to: human and ecological risk assessment, environmental impact assessments, aquatic effects assessments, specialty toxicology service and environmental monitoring. You will have opportunities to provide input on a wide range of projects that would benefit from your risk assessment, toxicology, biology, or related expertise.
Why choose WSP?
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
This position will involve the implementation of project work associated with multimedia (air, water, soil, sediment, and biota) risk assessments. The selected candidate will contribute to the preparation of human health and/or ecological risk assessment reports for various clients as part of project-specific risk assessment teams. This position offers the opportunity to learn from and grow with an established risk practice and to address complex environmental challenges by executing the following roles/responsibilities:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
The Opportunity:
You will be part of the risk assessment team which is part of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Environmental Management team in BC and Yukon, that supports our diverse clients with their investigation, remediation and risk assessment needs. You will be joining one of the largest risk assessment and toxicologist teams in the BC and Yukon region. Our team has over 20 staff that practice in a range of areas including, but not limited to: human and ecological risk assessment, environmental impact assessments, aquatic effects assessments, specialty toxicology service and environmental monitoring. You will have opportunities to provide input on a wide range of projects that would benefit from your risk assessment, toxicology, biology, or related expertise.
Why choose WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
This position will involve the implementation of project work associated with multimedia (air, water, soil, sediment, and biota) risk assessments. The selected candidate will contribute to the preparation of human health and/or ecological risk assessment reports for various clients as part of project-specific risk assessment teams. This position offers the opportunity to learn from and grow with an established risk practice and to address complex environmental challenges by executing the following roles/responsibilities:
- Extensively use Microsoft Excel to analyze chemical data and calculate human and ecological risk.
- Use standard risk assessment spreadsheet tools.
- Apply the required regulatory and technical requirements for conducting risk assessments following BC and federal regulatory regimes.
- Contribute to detailed risk assessment reports, by summarizing and interpreting field, laboratory and toxicological datasets, statistical analysis, and preparing written and graphical material for incorporating into reports and presentations.
- Understand the components of risk assessment and is able to prepare a report that incorporates the required components (e.g., receptor selection, selection of chemicals of potential concern, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment).
- Implement quality assurance/quality control measures applicable to the task;
- Conduct work activities within identified budget and schedule requirements.
- Contribute to the preparation of proposals to win new work for small and large projects that include a risk assessment component.
- Conduct literature reviews on toxicology, environmental chemistry, public health and related topics;
- Develop field programs for the collection of risk-based samples for chemical analysis;
- Provide support for the technical development, mentoring and training of junior staff
- Assist with developing internal/external client relationships.
- Providing technical support to clients for regulatory liaison and engagement with Indigenous Groups, stakeholders, and the public
- University or equivalent education in environmental, toxicology, or biological sciences, or related field
- Registered Professional Biologist (College of Applied Biology of British Columbia) or eligible for professional registration
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience
- A passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment, with strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in conducting risk assessments.
- Field experience advantageous.
- Experience in the application of the BC CSR standards and federal CCME guidelines, and their derivation, with the ability to apply that knowledge to risk assessment
- Great data evaluation skills, including statistical techniques, and a keen understanding of data quality requirements for large datasets.
- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary information to support project objectives
- Good communicator who enjoys working on project teams and collaborating with teams from other disciplines
- A good understanding of the provincial and federal contaminated sites regimes and the preparation of regulatory submissions
- A valid drivers licence; and
- A proven commitment to health and safety
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
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