Experienced Professional, Environmental Risk Assessment

Job Description

Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for a Risk Assessor with minimum of 3 years of experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout Alberta.

The position, based in Calgary or Edmonton , is with WSP's Remediation Program Management (RPM) team which has offices across Canada.

You will have opportunities to provide input on a wide range of projects that would benefit from your risk assessment and toxicology or related expertise.

You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

Why 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 Golder 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.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here :

• Support projects related to Contaminated Site Assessments & Remediation following Alberta and federal regulatory frameworks.
• Be supported and mentored by senior staff to develop technically and professionally.
• Conducting literature reviews on toxicology, environmental chemistry, public health and related topics.
• Assist in the completion of detailed human health and / or ecological risk assessments related to exposure to soil, surface water, groundwater and air for a range of chemicals.
• Preparing report summaries and / or critical analysis by applying a wide range of scientific disciplines to human health and ecological risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, and aquatic effects monitoring projects.
• Assist in the completion of other environmental assessments and planning including baseline environmental investigations, preliminary site investigations, detailed site investigations as necessary.
• Assist with the development of field programs for the collection of samples for chemical analysis.
• Provide technical development, training, and support to junior staff
• Develop internal / external client relationships.
• Summarize and interpret field, laboratory and toxicological datasets, statistical analyses, and preparing written and graphical material for incorporating into reports and presentations.
• Implementation of quality assurance / quality control measures applicable to the task.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables including proposals and reports.

What you'll bring to WSP...

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, toxicology, or biological sciences, or related field
• Eligible for professional registration with relevant professional association (e.g., APEGA, ASPB, ACPA, AIA)
• 3+ 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 human health and ecological risk assessments.
• Field experience advantageous.
• Experience in the application of the Alberta standards (i.e., AEPA and AER) and federal CCME guidelines, and their derivation, with the ability to apply that knowledge to risk assessment.
• Certification for Alberta Subsoil Salinity Tool is advantageous.
• Great data evaluation skills, including statistical techniques, and a keen understanding of data quality requirements for large datasets.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills with the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary information to support project objectives.
• Willingness to innovate and be part of improvement initiatives.
• A good understanding of the provincial (i.e., AB,) and federal contaminated sites regulatory frameworks and the preparation of regulatory submissions
• A valid drivers license; and
• A proven commitment to health and safety.

About Us

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

Please Note :

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.