Job Description

:We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector, Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding an Intermediate Environmental Risk Assessor to our group. You will be responsible for supporting risk assessment efforts as part of a national team, primarily focussing on downstream oil and gas sites with opportunities to support risk assessment work on midstream and upstream oil and gas sites. You will join a close-knit team of engineering/environmental specialists, professionals, and technical staff as part of the Remediation Program Management (RPM) group. The RPM group is a unique group that delivers remedial solutions for clients coast to coast across Canada; working with multiple large clients the RPM group consistently has a regular and stable workload.We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. We offer flexible work options including remote work.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:

• Implementation of human and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites clients, as part of a national program management team;
• Support human health and ecological risk assessments, and risk management plan development;
• Participate in internal meetings to provide strategic advice related to risk-based approaches in support of redevelopment, remediation and/or risk management;
• Complete and support data management, contaminant fate & transport modelling, exposure modelling and quantitative risk calculations;
• Collaborate with other disciplines, as necessary, to complete deliverables;
• Support the growth of the risk assessment practice in BC and nationally across Canada;
• Bring solution-oriented and innovative perspective to projects, to help solve our clients problems;
• Conduct literature reviews on toxicology, environmental chemistry, public health and related topics; preparing report summaries and/or critical analysis;
• Summarize and interpret datasets, statistical analysis, and prepare written and graphical material for incorporation into reports and presentations;
• Implement quality assurance/quality control measures applicable to the task.

What you'll bring to WSP...

• University degree (Bachelor's or higher) in one or more of the following: environmental science, toxicology, or chemical engineering.
• Professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist or other applicable professional regulatory body is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience in the Canadian marketplace, of which a component is in British Columbia.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation is required.
• Experience working or volunteering with professional regulatory bodies or associations.
• Detailed understanding of federal regulations and guidance documents related to Site characterization and risk assessment is preferred.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience in research methods/techniques to gather information, assess and resolve issues, assess validity and applicability of scientific studies.
• Valid Canadian Driver's License and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
• Detail oriented and have a strong focus on quality assurance/quality control and can effectively oversee teams during data collection and reporting.
• Passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment located locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and innovative thinking skills are essential.
• A positive demeanor towards carrying out your work safely and supporting the safe work of those you work with.

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 everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.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 paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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