Risk Assessor

Stantec; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Risk Assessor to join their Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment team. The ideal candidate will collaborate on various environmental projects, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to business development while managing comprehensive field and data tasks. A proven background in environmental science along with five years of risk assessment expertise is required for success in this role, which offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Well-being program

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Experience in designing and conducting detailed risk assessments.
• Previous consulting experience in human or ecological risk assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform human health and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites.
• Assist in the design and execution of field sampling programs.
• Support project managers in preparing proposals and business development.

Skills

Human health and ecological risk assessment

Data management

Field sampling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual who is interested in advancing their career, to join our Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment (SIRRA) team. Our team provides a wide range of environmental services in a variety of sectors, including mining, oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, government, insurance, and commercial real estate. As a Canadian leader in contaminated sites investigation and remediation, as well as, human health and ecological risk assessments, our group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively.

Our staff of professionals includes specialists in human health toxicology, ecotoxicology, contaminant fate and transport, risk assessment, site remediation, and risk communication. Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects ranging from brownfield redevelopments to environmental assessments for large-scale developments, evaluating health and ecological concerns associated with contaminants in the environment. Stantec values work-life balance and is an equal equity employer.

Stantec currently requires a Risk Assessor to join our growing Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment in British Columbia (Burnaby, Victoria, Kelowna, remote).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform human health and ecological risk assessment for contaminated sites, including management and interpretation of field data, development of problem formulations, exposure models and risk assessment report preparation in accordance with current provincial and federal requirements
• Assist with the development and maintenance of toxicology databases, contaminant transport modeling tools, and other in-house risk assessment tools and processes
• Assist with the design of field sampling programs of inorganic media and biological tissues
• Support site investigations such as Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations, and Detailed Site Investigations
• Execution of complex field programs for risk assessments and site investigations, including sampling for biological indicators, soil, soil vapour, sediment, groundwater and surface water sampling
• Support project managers with preparing proposals and business development
• Support clients in various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, government, insurance, and commercial real estate.
• Active participation in project and functional team meetings
• Mentorship of junior personnel
• Collaborate across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment disciplines, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices.
• Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team
• Work with project managers to develop scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Organize field programs, including subcontractor agreements, scheduling, equipment resourcing, etc.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated knowledge of the provincial (BC, others) and federal environmental regulations, guidelines and standards related to Contaminated Sites
• Experience designing and conducting detailed risk assessments for human health and ecological values
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (sample of writing may be requested)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and critical thinking skills
• Strong business acumen
• Experience in environmental assessments for transportation (including rail, marine facilities, and airports), commercial, government, oil and gas sectors or mining
• Previous consulting experience in human or ecological risk assessment; previous experience with field studies
• Previous experience in preparing applications for Risk-based Certificates of Compliance is an asset

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's Degree in one of the Environmental Sciences (Toxicology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Earth Sciences, etc.) or equivalent.

Five or more years of risk assessment experience, experience in British Columbia preferred.

Possession of, or eligibility for, a professional designation (e.g., R.P. Bio, P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., P. Chem etc.) is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Potential for a hybrid approach for the office working environment Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s) :

Salary Range(s) :

• Lower Mainland $79,200 / BC Other Areas $74,700 - Lower Mainland $114,800 / BC Other Areas $108,300 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 28, 2025, 8 : 33 : 49 AM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans

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