Junior Environmental Risk Assessor/Toxicologist

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Junior Environmental Risk Assessor / Toxicologist to join our Environmental Management team. You will contribute to projects involving contaminated sites, environmental assessments, and monitoring, working with experienced practitioners to build your expertise and deliver clear technical contributions.

You will engage in human health and ecological risk assessment, aquatic effects assessment, toxicology, and related environmental science areas while supporting field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Eligibility for professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist or Biologist in Training with the College of Applied Biologists of British Columbia, or eligibility with another applicable professional regulatory body.
• Foundational knowledge of terrestrial or aquatic toxicology, human health toxicology, environmental risk assessment, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, technical guidance, and environmental quality guidelines.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS, or SigmaPlot, together with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical writing, data-review, and attention-to-detail skills, with an interest in continuous learning.
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract; familiarity with environmental sampling methods is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apply toxicology and risk assessment principles to contaminated-sites investigations, environmental assessments, and other environmental projects.
• Collaborate with senior professionals to understand project objectives and deliver clear, defensible technical contributions.
• Research scientific literature, extract relevant information, and translate findings into technical reports and other written deliverables.
• Analyze environmental datasets using statistical tools and prepare effective data visualizations.
• Construct and apply models supporting human health and ecological risk calculations.
• Complete quality assurance and quality control reviews of data, calculations, and finished work products.
• Support environmental field programs involving water, sediment, soil, and biological sampling in a variety of settings across Western Canada.
• Contribute your ideas and developing expertise to multidisciplinary teams addressing complex environmental challenges.

Skills

Statistical analysis software

Technical writing

Data review

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Environmental field sampling

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Toxicology/Environmental Science/Biology or related field

Master's degree considered an asset

Tools

R

SPSS

SigmaPlot

Microsoft Office

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities

Bring your curiosity and scientific perspective to one of the largest risk assessment and toxicology teams in the BC and Yukon region. As a Junior Environmental Risk Assessor / Toxicologist, you will join our multidisciplinary Environmental Management team and contribute to projects involving contaminated sites, environmental assessments, and environmental monitoring.

Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will build your expertise while helping clients understand and manage potential risks to human health and the environment. You will have opportunities to contribute across human health and ecological risk assessment, aquatic effects assessment, toxicology, and related areas of environmental science.

Your Impact

• Apply toxicology and risk assessment principles to contaminated-sites investigations, environmental assessments, and other environmental projects.
• Collaborate with senior professionals to understand project objectives and deliver clear, defensible technical contributions.
• Research scientific literature, extract relevant information, and translate findings into technical reports and other written deliverables.
• Analyze environmental datasets using statistical tools and prepare effective data visualizations.
• Construct and apply models supporting human health and ecological risk calculations.
• Complete quality assurance and quality control reviews of data, calculations, and finished work products.
• Support environmental field programs involving water, sediment, soil, and biological sampling in a variety of settings across Western Canada.
• Contribute your ideas and developing expertise to multidisciplinary teams addressing complex environmental challenges.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field; a master's degree is considered an asset.
• Eligibility for professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist or Biologist in Training with the College of Applied Biologists of British Columbia, or eligibility with another applicable professional regulatory body.
• Foundational knowledge of terrestrial or aquatic toxicology, human health toxicology, environmental risk assessment, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental legislation, technical guidance, and environmental quality guidelines.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS, or SigmaPlot, together with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical writing, data-review, and attention-to-detail skills, with an interest in continuous learning.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, willingness to travel, and readiness to participate in occasional environmental field programs.
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract; familiarity with environmental sampling methods is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $61,600 - $81,500

MB & ON: $56,200 - $77,300

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $55,600 - $73,800

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Turn scientific evidence into insights that protect people, communities, and the environment. At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.