Technical Director, Human Health Risk Assessment

ERM; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned sustainability consultancy is seeking a Technical Director for Human Health Risk Assessment in Canada. The role involves leading human health risk assessment for environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring a team of scientists. Candidates should have extensive consulting experience, deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and leadership capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience in human health risk assessment.
• Deep knowledge of Health Canada and provincial regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead technical deliverables for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for human health risk assessment.
• Shape strategies for large-scale developments.
• Drive innovation in risk assessment methodologies.

Skills

Human health risk assessment

Consulting experience

Regulatory frameworks

Team mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

B.Sc. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, or related field

M.Sc. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, or related discipline

Job description

Are you a seasoned expert in human health risk assessment ready to influence some of Canada’s most significant environmental projects? At ERM, you’ll lead high‑impact work that shapes sustainable development for mining, energy, and natural resource sectors. This is your opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your technical expertise drives meaningful change.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting. We partner with the world’s largest organizations to solve complex challenges. As Technical Director, Human Health Risk Assessment in Vancouver, BC, Calgary AB, Ottawa ON, Toronto, ON, or one of our other Canadian offices, you’ll be the go‑to authority for human health risk assessment, ensuring our projects meet rigorous standards and deliver real‑world impact. Your leadership will help clients navigate environmental assessments with confidence and integrity.

What Your Impact Is

• Serve as the technical lead for human health risk assessment across major environmental assessment projects nationwide.
• Shape strategies that integrate human health considerations into large‑scale mining, power, and oil & gas developments.
• Mentor and grow a team of scientists, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Influence regulatory engagement and stakeholder communications, including Indigenous communities.
• Drive innovation in risk assessment methodologies and compliance strategies.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• B.Sc. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, or related field with substantial practical experience.
• 8+ years of consulting experience in human health risk assessment for environmental assessments.
• Deep knowledge of Health Canada and provincial regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead technical deliverables for environmental assessments and permit applications.
• Eligibility for credentials as a Qualified Professional for regulatory oversight.

Preferred:

• M.Sc. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of consulting experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience with First Nations engagement and regulatory review processes.
• Familiarity with Ontario risk assessment processes (O.Reg. 153/04) and contaminated site assessments.
• Qualified Person for Risk Assessment (QPRA) designation in Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand ERM’s human health risk assessment services across Canada.
• Ensure technical quality of modeling and reporting deliverables.
• Develop proposals, scopes, and cost estimates; contribute to business development.
• Guide junior team members and build a high‑performing technical team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support client compliance strategies and long‑term monitoring recommendations.
• Engage with regulators, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders to build trust and transparency.

For the Technical Director, Human Health Risk Assessment position, the anticipated annual base pay is $147,393 – $164,676 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!