Environmental Risk Assessor (Intermediate)

Stantec; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Risk Assessor. The ideal candidate will analyze data, prepare risk reports, and maintain risk assessment tools. A degree in Environmental Sciences and at least five years of experience are required. The position offers involvement in diverse projects and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related risk assessment or site assessment experience.
• Valid Ontario driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain federal reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret field and analytical data.
• Meet client-based and regulatory reporting deadlines.
• Maintain contaminant transport models and risk assessment tools.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or master's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team of human health and ecological risk assessors. Our team provides site assessment and risk assessment services in a variety of sectors, including infrastructure, mining, energy, manufacturing, government, insurance, and commercial real estate. As a Canadian leader in environmental site assessments and human health and ecological risk assessments, our group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in contaminant fate and transport, risk assessment, risk management, site remediation, and risk communication.

Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects evaluating human health and ecological concerns associated with contaminants in the environment, identifying risk management measures and providing solutions for our clients to manage their environmental risk.

We are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Risk Assessor to join our growing Risk Assessment team to be based out of one of our Waterloo, Stoney Creek or Ottawa, Ontario office locations.

Stantec values work-life balance and is an equal equity employer.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret field and analytical data, develop conceptual site models and problem formulations, exposure modeling, and site assessment / risk assessment / remedial options report preparation in accordance with current provincial and federal requirements.
• Meet client‑based and regulatory reporting deadlines.
• Manipulate and maintain our contaminant transport models and in‑house risk assessment tools, as well as the MECP’s Modified Generic Risk Assessment model.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure and within short timelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Conscientious, detail‑oriented, and disciplined approach to projects.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Initiative in integrating creativity and efficiency in all work tasks.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain federal reliability security clearance.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s Degree in one of the Environmental Sciences (Toxicology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, etc.), Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
• Five or more years of related risk assessment and/or site assessment experience.
• Prior experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset.
• Qualified Person for Risk Assessment per O.Reg. 153/04 is an asset.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) is also an asset.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and futureproofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | ON | Ottawa