Senior Environmental Risk Assessor

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Senior Risk Assessor to join their dynamic Remediation team in beautiful British Columbia. This role offers a unique opportunity to evaluate risks and advise on contaminated sites affected by hydrocarbons. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in environmental consulting, particularly in British Columbia, and will be a strong communicator with excellent technical writing skills. Join a company that values inclusion and collaboration, and enjoy a flexible work environment while making a significant impact on the future of our cities and environments.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience in Canada, especially in BC.
• Strong client development and management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement human and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Client Management

Technical Writing

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science

Professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for an Environmental Senior Risk Assessor to join our Remediation team based in British Columbia. This opportunity will allow you to evaluate risk and advise on contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons (diesel, gasoline, crude oil, etc.). It is expected that you are self-motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

What you can expect to do here:

• Design and implementation of human and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites.
• Provide technical leadership in human health and ecological risk assessments.
• Act as a mentor/coach for team members.
• Participate in client meetings to provide strategic advice.
• Oversee staff in data management and quantitative risk calculations.
• Guide and review technical reports for submission to regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to complete deliverables.
• Support the growth of the risk assessment practice in BC and nationally.
• Conduct literature reviews on toxicology, environmental chemistry, and public health.
• Summarize and interpret datasets, statistical analysis, and prepare reports.
• Implement quality assurance/quality control measures.

What you'll bring to WSP...

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in environmental science, toxicology, or chemical engineering.
• Professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist or applicable professional body [required].
• A minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience in Canada, with some in British Columbia [required].
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation [required].
• Strong client development skills and proven client management experience [required].
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment [required].
• Excellent technical writing skills [required].
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record [required].
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance/quality control.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• A positive demeanor towards safety in the workplace.
• Registered as a BC Contaminated Sites Approved Professional in Risk Assessment [asset].

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $99,500-$124,400

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60848
• Posting Date 01/30/2025, 04:38 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, and sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates in the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.