Risk Assessor (Scientist/Engineer)

Dillon Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Ottawa is seeking a skilled professional to manage human health and ecological risk assessment projects. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of consulting experience and a strong educational background in environmental sciences or related fields. Responsibilities include project management, client communication, and staff mentorship. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible work hours

Generous retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Wellness Fund

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in environmental consulting or related industry experience.
• A degree in environmental toxicology, environmental or civil engineering.
• Qualifications to meet the requirements as a QP-RA under . 153 / 04.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead risk assessment projects related to various environmental hazards.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients regarding project information.
• Provide guidance to project team members completing Environmental Site Assessment work.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree in environmental toxicology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Managing and Leading Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Work

• Manage and lead risk assessment projects related to exposure to soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, and soil vapour / indoor air for a range of chemical hazards; including projects compliant with both . 153 / 04 and Federal and other provincial guidance / standards
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff with a focus on technical skills in human health and ecological risk assessment and contaminant fate / transport
• Act as main point of contact / client liaison to communicate technical and project management information to clients
• Comply with corporate, client, and site-specific health and safety protocols and programs and applicable health and safety regulations
• Respond to Requests for Proposal related to Risk Assessment work to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide guidance to project team members completing Environmental Site Assessment work on data needs and requirements to support Risk Assessment projects (related to collection of samples from various media, surveys of habitat,
• Work with other senior specialists in leading the management and interpretation and presentation of data
• Manage multiple simultaneous environmental projects involving teams of environmental staff and specialists

Business Development and Administration

• Coordinate, manage and build business relationships with : clients, regulators, service providers (., laboratories, sub-contractor) and third-party stakeholders
• Support to client account management teams
• Support to office based committees or other corporate initiatives
• Business travel may be required from time to time

Learning and Development

• Establish an individual development plan and execute that plan with support of your team manager and other mentors
• Actively participate in the career development of peers and junior staff including providing technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Ten or more years of experience in environmental consulting or related industry experience, with a focus on delivery of environmental risk assessment projects, including project management
• A degree in environmental toxicology, environmental or civil engineering, environmental sciences, or equivalent degree from an accredited University; advanced degrees considered an asset
• Qualifications to meet the requirements as a QP-RA under . 153 / 04, and in-depth knowledge of the risk assessment process in Ontario
• Federal Security Status (Reliability or greater) (or are able to attain) and ability to satisfactorily pass a police check
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to a culture of quality including a keen attention to detail
• Passion for personal and professional growth, working collaboratively to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations, and developing innovative solutions
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office family of products

Experience

• Experience in providing technical guidance to external and internal stakeholders regarding risk assessment methods in Ontario (O. Reg. 153 / 04) and per Federal guidance
• Technical proficiency in several or many of one or more of the following will be considered an asset : site characterization and development of Phase Two Conceptual Site Models, exposure assessment related to human and environmental receptors, human health and environmental toxicology, contaminant fate and transport modeling, vapour intrusion assessment, emerging contaminants, geo-statistical methods, development of risk management plans, risk communication, application of non-traditional assessment methods such as two-eyed seeing
• Demonstrated capabilities in multidisciplinary teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated capability and comfort presenting technical and project management information to clients, regulators and members of the public.
• Experience in the development and implementation of Risk Management Plans in the support of Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments submitted under the . 153 / 04 Record of Site Condition process to support the issuance of Certificates of Property Use considered an asset
• Experience as the lead Qualified Person for Environmental Risk Assessments (., signing off on RA reports and mandatory certifications, lead roles on large projects) considered an asset
• Experience with Environmental Site Assessment investigations considered an asset.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values :

• Reliability : words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement : do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development : always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity : discover new possibilities;
• Courage : do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness : enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work . This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

In addition, we offer :

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advisingto round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Fund
• can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and / or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga, or danceclasses, nutrition information,, etc.