Environmental Risk Assessor

Working as an Environmental Scientist – Risk Assessment Specialist in the Brownfield Assessment and Development (BAD) Service Group providing technical support for human health and ecological risk assessment projects along with environmental site assessment (ESA), remediation and re-development services for clients throughout Canada. This position focuses on the excellent execution of client-specific scopes of work, accurate project progress tracking and reporting and is a key contributor to the mentorship and development of junior support staff. This incumbent can execute work scopes or projects in adherence to client-specific expectations and scopes of work and MEMS outlined health, safety, environmental and wellness policies. This position is full time and requires a combination of field and office work.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Engagement
  • Conduct literature searches and a thorough review, interpretation, and summary of scientific literature to answer specific questions/problems
  • Engaging with the risk assessment team to develop and update appropriate conceptual site models for a range of projects including complex sites
  • Conducting site specific risk assessments and developing risk-based remedial objectives for contaminated sites of intermediate to high complexity with senior supervision
  • Working with senior risk assessment staff to develop appropriate risk-based site management strategies
  • Complete exposure modelling for both human and ecological receptors with limited senior oversight
  • Ability to sort, analyze, and summarize data for complex projects
  • Taking on a supporting role in human and ecological health risk assessment projects for complex sites, environmental impact assessments, and health impact assessments
  • Complete field work to support ecological risk assessments
  • Ability to take ownership of a project and produce high-quality work, with consideration given to deadlines, budget, and workload
  • Prepare results, written summaries, tables, and graphs for use in project deliverables
  • The ability to work well with others and to participate effectively in group initiatives to support the achievement of common objectives
  • Knowledge of the human health risk assessment methods
  • Providing technical support as needed to other Millennium service areas within and outside of the BAD service group including site assessment and remediation, either in office or field, and
  • other duties as assigned
• Scope of Work execution and Project Tracking
  • Leading the scoping, execution planning, organization, and oversight of field and/or office-based programs for human and ecological risk assessment, Phase 1 and 2 ESA's and remediation projects, including soil and groundwater assessments, with a focus on sites requiring risk-based solutions
  • Working with contractors to implement risk assessment, ESA, and remediation projects
  • Accurate field cost tracking of expenses and contractors
  • Executing all aspects of the project in accordance with the contract and ensuring quality of processes and deliverables
• Mentorship
  • Mentoring and career development of junior personnel in both field and office-related tasks
  • Documentation and reporting of competency development of junior staff with respect to field technical skillsets, and
  • other duties required

What you bring

•  A B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in environmental risk assessment, toxicology, biology, or related field required
• A minimum of three (3) years experience directly related to environmental and/or human health risk assessment is an asset, preferably in a consulting environment
• Have an understanding of site-specific risk assessment procedures and of the basis for and models underlying risk-based environmental guidelines
• A basic knowledge of the key skills for risk assessment including biology, environmental chemistry, contaminant transport. modelling, and human health toxicity is expected
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization is required
• Must be able to meet the requirements of site access as dictated by our clients, this may include pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness testing
• Possess a valid, non-GDL Class 5 Drivers license 

MEMS Pay Transparency: British Columbia

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Salary Range(s):

• BC - $60,000 - $112,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

About MEMS

Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. (MEMS) is an employee-owned environmental consultancy providing environmental, health and engineering services across western Canada since 1998. We are known for our credibility, integrity, technical competence, and our talented staff. We meet and exceed the needs of our client’s projects because we are prepared technically, professionally, and logistically. We are delivery-oriented and deliver superior, cost-effective services. 

Why Choose MEMS?

MEMS believes in supporting employees in achieving their career goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including: 

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits for extended health care, dental care, vision, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, critical illness insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee share-ownership plan
• Group RRSP matching plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Flexible hours
• Career development planning
• Compensation for subscription and accreditation fees

Equal Opportunity Statement

MEMS practices equal opportunity and fair hiring practices when filling positions and will hire the most qualified individuals based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies. MEMS has adopted this philosophy to ensure all employees, and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities through a consistent, fair and barrier-free approach. 

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