Senior Environmental Scientist - Risk Assessment

Senior Scientist - Environmental Risk Assessment - Calgary

Competitive compensation package including bonuses, plus potential equity

You are a highly skilled Senior Risk Assessor with 12+ years of experience ready to play a key role in solving complex issues for our clients across Alberta and British Columbia while working alongside a passionate, multi-disciplinary team that tackles some of the most exciting projects in the industry. Reporting directly to the CTO, as a Senior Risk Assessor, you will lead projects and contribute your expertise in risk assessment, toxicology, and environmental sciences to deliver impactful solutions.

This role is for a driven problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys and is motivated to mentor junior staff, contributing to both their development and project success:

• Lead and support risk assessments on Contaminated Site Assessments and Remediation projects, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks.
• Manage & oversee risk assessment tasks from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, resourcing, reporting, budget tracking, ensuring projects stay on track & within scope.
• Conduct human health and ecological risk assessments, analyzing exposure to soil, surface water, groundwater, and air for various chemicals.
• Prepare reports and critical analyses to assess risks & environmental impacts.
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews on environmental chemistry, public health, and other key areas to inform your work.
• Contribute to environmental assessments and planning, from baseline investigations to detailed site assessments.
• Develop & implement field programs for sample collection & chemical analysis.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior team members, fostering growth and development within the team.
• Cultivate relationships with regulatory representatives to drive successful outcomes and guideline modifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to streamline workflows, ensuring a cohesive and effective project team.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with both internal & external clients.
• Lead the development and implementation of best practices, procedures, and quality assurance measures to maintain the highest standards.

Ideal Candidates will likely have many of the following attributes:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional registration with a relevant association (e.g., APEGA, ASPB, ACPA, AIA), or eligibility for registration.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a passion for environmental risk assessment.
• Expertise in human health and ecological risk assessments with strong field experience.
• In-depth knowledge of provincial standards (e.g., AEPA, AER) and federal guidelines (CCME) for risk assessments.
• Strong data evaluation skills, including statistical analysis, with an eye for quality and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary information into clear, compelling reports.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines and sharing knowledge.