Senior Health Risk Assessment Specialist

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Health Risk Assessment Specialist to shape environmental risk management across Canada. You will provide technical leadership on complex human health and ecological risk projects, translating science into practical strategies that protect people and ecosystems while supporting sustainable development.

You will mentor professionals and collaborate with national teams to strengthen environmental decision-making.

Qualifications

• Extensive progressive experience conducting and leading human health and ecological risk assessments in environmental consulting, industry, or government.
• Demonstrated expertise in Canadian federal and provincial risk assessment frameworks, technical guidance, and regulatory processes.
• Strong ability to lead complex technical projects, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams toward defensible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead human health and ecological risk assessments that inform project decisions across Canada.
• Deliver senior technical direction in toxicology, exposure, risk characterization, and regulatory interpretation.

Skills

Toxicology

Environmental Science

Public Health

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Engineering

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Toxicology or Environmental Science

Job description

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

Innovate and Lead — In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Health Risk Assessment Specialist within WSP's Environmental Risk Assessment practice, you will help shape environmental risk management across Canada. You will provide technical leadership on complex human health and ecological risk assessment projects in the natural resources sector, translating scientific evidence into practical strategies that protect people and ecosystems, support sustainable development, and strengthen environmental decision‑making.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, lead multidisciplinary assignments, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of a nationally connected technical practice.

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Your Impact

• Lead human health risk assessments, ecological risk assessments, exposure assessments, and related environmental health studies that inform confident project decisions.
• Deliver senior technical direction in toxicology, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and regulatory interpretation for complex work across Canada.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science, engineering, hydrogeology, geology, toxicology, and regulatory expertise into clear solutions.
• Develop risk management strategies that advance remediation, environmental approvals, impact assessments, and contaminated sites management.
• Strengthen client relationships by providing trusted advice throughout the project lifecycle and identifying opportunities to create greater value.
• Mentor emerging risk assessment professionals and help build technical excellence across WSP's national practice.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Toxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive progressive experience conducting and leading human health and ecological risk assessments in environmental consulting, industry, or government.
• Demonstrated expertise in Canadian federal and provincial risk assessment frameworks, technical guidance, and regulatory processes.
• Advanced knowledge of toxicology, exposure modelling, fate and transport concepts, risk characterization, and environmental health science.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects, budgets, schedules, quality reviews, and multidisciplinary teams toward defensible outcomes.
• Strong technical writing and review capability, including authorship of senior‑level risk assessment reports and clear communication of complex findings.
• Experience building client relationships, developing proposals, supporting strategic planning, and pursuing opportunities that grow technical services.
• A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel periodically to client sites and project locations.

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'll 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.

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Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 - $146,500
• MB & ON: $100,900 - $139