Principal Risk Assessor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada WSP Full time

**WESTERN CANADA**

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with colleagues, including toxicologists, biologists, risk assessment specialists, environmental assessment and monitoring specialists, and environmental engineers.

**The Opportunity**:
**A day in the life**:

- Design and implementation of human and ecological risk assessments for multiple sectors, primarily in BC and Yukon.
- Provide technical leadership in human health and ecological risk assessments, and risk management plan development;
- Act as a mentor/coach for team members to help with career development
- Participate in client meetings to provide strategic advice related to risk-based approaches in support of redevelopment, remediation and/or risk management;
- Oversee staff in data management, contaminant fate & transport modelling, exposure modelling and quantitative risk calculations;
- Lead multi-disciplinary internal project teams for multi-media risk assessment of complex sites;
- Guide and review technical reports for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities;
- Collaborate with other disciplines, as necessary, to complete deliverables;
- Oversee the project management, coordination and planning of projects to make sure projects meet client timelines and budget;
- Support the growth of the risk assessment practice in BC and Yukon.
- Bring solution-oriented and innovative perspective to projects, to help solve our clients problems
- Conduct literature reviews on toxicology, environmental chemistry, public health and related topics; preparing report summaries and/or critical analysis
- Summarize and interpret datasets, statistical analysis, and prepare written and graphical material for incorporation into reports and presentations
- Implement quality assurance/quality control measures applicable to the task
- Assist with other types of deliverables including, but not limited to, environmental impact assessments, environmental effects monitoring programs, aquatic effects monitoring programs, mine closure risk assessment and toxicological studies to support development of site-specific objectives.

**What you'll bring to WSP**:

- University degree (minimum of Masters degree) in one or more of the following: environmental science, toxicology, or chemical engineering
- Registered as a BC Contaminated Sites Approved Professional in Risk Assessment [required]
- Professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist or other applicable professional regulatory body [required]
- A minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience in the Canadian marketplace, of which a component is in British Columbia. [required]
- Comprehensive understanding and experience with the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation. [required]
- Experience working or volunteering with professional regulatory bodies or associations
- Detailed understanding of federal regulations and guidance documents related to Site characterization and risk assessment. [preferred]
- Possess strong client development skills and have proven client management and regulatory negotiation experience. [required]
- Possess strong project management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budget;
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. [required]
- Excellent technical writing skills. [required]
- Experience in research methods/techniques to gather information, assess and resolve issues, assess validity and applicability of scientific studies;
- Experience in mining and mine closures risk assessments. [preferred]
- Experience in completion of health impact assessments and/or environmental impact assessments in support of EIAs;
- Valid Canadian Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record for business travel. [required]
- Detail oriented and have a strong focus on quality assurance/quality control and can effectively oversee teams during data collection and reporting
- Passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment located locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and innovative thinking skills are essential
- A positive demeanor towards carrying out your work safely and supporting the safe work of those you work with

**Compensation
**Expected Salary (all locations): $119,200 - $202,700

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