Job descriptionJob Description At AECOM, we are delivering a better world through infrastructure projects that improve communities and ecosystems. This role is part of our Canada Remediation team, providing high-quality human health and ecological risk assessments in support of site remediation and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Perform and support risk assessments from preliminary screening to detailed assessment stages.
Develop and refine conceptual site models, identify exposure pathways, and evaluate receptors.
Apply Canadian and provincial regulatory risk assessment guidance for human health and ecological contexts.
Collaborate with toxicologists, ecologists, biologists, engineers, and project managers to support integrated project delivery.
Translate technical risk findings into clear, concise documentation for internal and external audiences.
Support project managers with scope development, schedules, and budgets.
Prepare technical content for reports, figures, tables, and appendices.
Ensure work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in client and regulator interactions as a technical contributor.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff.
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
Apply practical, fit-for-purpose approaches to scope and analysis.
Support design, evaluation, and interpretation of toxicity, bioaccumulation, and ecological exposure studies.
Apply media-specific screening criteria and weight-of-evidence approaches.
Evaluate exposure scenarios, dose-response relationships, and hazard characterization for human health risk assessment.
Support incorporation of emerging contaminants into risk assessments.
Qualifications
B.Sc. in Toxicology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Public Health, or a related discipline; Master’s is preferred.
Professional designation (or eligibility) in a Canadian province.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant environmental consulting experience, including complete risk assessments and indoor air and soil vapour intrusion assessments.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading components of risk assessments.
Experience working within multidisciplinary remediation teams.
Ability to independently complete defined risk assessment tasks with minimal oversight.
Interest in continued technical growth toward senior or discipline-focused roles.
Strong technical writing skills for regulatory submissions and technical reports.
Working understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Valid driver’s licence.
Additional Information
Compensation: CAD 72,000 – 100,000 per year, based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All application information will be kept confidential. Artificial intelligence will support the screening and selection, but final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
ReqID:
J10151264
Business Line:
Environment
Business Group:
DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
Canada
Career Area:
Science
Work Location Model:
Hybrid
Compensation:
CAD 72000 – CAD 100000 yearly
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