Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment Scientist

Egis; Toronto; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Referral bonus

Accommodations available

Descrizione del lavoro

Egis Canada is seeking a Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment Scientist to join our environmental risk assessment team supporting major nuclear, mining, industrial, and contaminated site projects across Canada.

This role involves leading human health and ecological risk assessments, applying toxicology, exposure assessment, environmental chemistry, and risk assessment principles within multidisciplinary teams of biologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, toxicologists, and geochemists.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Health Physics, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, industry, government, or research.
• Experience conducting human health and/or ecological risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of contaminant fate and transport, toxicology, exposure assessment, and environmental chemistry.
• Experience preparing technical reports for provincial and federal regulators.

Mansioni

• Develop and deliver technical solutions and projects to our risk assessment clients.
• Conduct human health and ecological risk assessments under international, federal, and provincial guidance and regulations for our key clients in the nuclear and mining industry.
• Complete risk assessments following jurisdictional guidance and/or standards of best practice.
• Develop conceptual site models and exposure pathways models.
• Mentor and develop junior staff in risk assessment fundamentals.
• Be an emerging leader in the risk assessment community.
• Support environmental impact assessments and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in meetings with regulators and Indigenous communities as needed; and
• Work with other team members to cultivate business development opportunities.

Conoscenze

Toxicology

Exposure assessment

Environmental chemistry

Risk assessment

Technical reports

Written and verbal comms

Formazione

BSc or MSc in Environmental Science / Toxicology / Chemistry

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment Scientist to join our environmental risk assessment team supporting major nuclear, mining, industrial, and contaminated site projects across Canada.

This role is ideal for an environmental scientist who enjoys applying toxicology, exposure assessment, environmental chemistry, and risk assessment principles to solve complex environmental challenges. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to human health and ecological risk assessments while working alongside multidisciplinary teams of biologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, toxicologists, and geochemists.

You will have opportunities to work on some of Canada's most technically challenging projects, including new nuclear projects, mining developments, contaminated sites, and regulatory approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver technical solutions and projects to our risk assessment clients;
• Conduct human health and ecological risk assessments under international, federal, and provincial guidance and regulations for our key clients in the nuclear and mining industry;
• Complete risk assessments following jurisdictional guidance and/or standards of best practice;
• Develop conceptual site models and exposure pathways models;
• Mentor and develop junior staff in risk assessment fundamentals;
• Be an emerging leader in the risk assessment community;
• Support environmental impact assessments and regulatory submissions;
• Participate in meetings with regulators and Indigenous communities as needed; and
• Work with other team members to cultivate business development opportunities.

What do we need from you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Health Physics, Biology, Environmental Health, Ecology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 5years of experience in environmental consulting, industry, government, or research.
• Experience conducting human health and/or ecological risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of contaminant fate and transport, toxicology, exposure assessment, and environmental chemistry.
• Experience preparing technical reports for provincial and federal regulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail;

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.