Risk Assessor (Scientist/Engineer)

Description

• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff with a focus on technical skills in human health and ecological risk assessment and contaminant fate/transport
• Coordinate, manage and build business relationships with: clients, regulators, service providers (e.g., laboratories, sub-contractor) and third-party stakeholders
• Actively participate in the career development of peers and junior staff including providing technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Work with other senior specialists in leading the management and interpretation and presentation of data
• Manage multiple simultaneous environmental projects involving teams of environmental staff and specialists
• Establish an individual development plan and execute that plan with support of your team manager and other mentors
• Provide guidance to project team members completing Environmental Site Assessment work on data needs and requirements to support Risk Assessment projects (related to collection of samples from various media, surveys of habitat, etc.)
• Manage and lead risk assessment projects related to exposure to soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, and soil vapour/indoor air for a range of chemical hazards; including projects compliant with both O.Reg. 153/04 and Federal and other provincial guidance/standards
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Comply with corporate, client, and site-specific health and safety protocols and programs and applicable health and safety regulations
• Respond to Requests for Proposal related to Risk Assessment work to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Act as main point of contact/client liaison to communicate technical and project management information to clients

Requirements

• Ten or more years of experience in environmental consulting or related industry experience, with a focus on delivery of environmental risk assessment projects, including project management
• Demonstrated capability and comfort presenting technical and project management information to clients, regulators and members of the public.
• Experience in the development and implementation of Risk Management Plans in the support of Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments submitted under the O.Reg. 153/04 Record of Site Condition process to support the issuance of Certificates of Property Use considered an asset
• Technical proficiency in several or many of one or more of the following will be considered an asset: site characterization and development of Phase Two Conceptual Site Models, exposure assessment related to human and environmental receptors, human health and environmental toxicology, contaminant fate and transport modeling, vapour intrusion assessment, emerging contaminants, geo-statistical methods, development of risk management plans, risk communication, application of non-traditional assessment methods such as two-eyed seeing
• Experience in providing technical guidance to external and internal stakeholders regarding risk assessment methods in Ontario (O. Reg. 153/04) and per Federal guidance
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office family of products
• Demonstrated capabilities in multidisciplinary teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
• Commitment to a culture of quality including a keen attention to detail
• Experience as the lead Qualified Person for Environmental Risk Assessments (e.g., signing off on RA reports and mandatory certifications, lead roles on large projects) considered an asset
• Qualifications to meet the requirements as a QP-RA under O.Reg. 153/04, and in-depth knowledge of the risk assessment process in Ontario
• Federal Security Status (Reliability or greater) (or are able to attain) and ability to satisfactorily pass a police check
• Business travel may be required from time to time
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• A degree in environmental toxicology, environmental or civil engineering, environmental sciences, or equivalent degree from an accredited University; advanced degrees considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with Environmental Site Assessment investigations considered an asset.

Benefits

• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness Fund
• Employee share purchase plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.
• can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership , purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga, or danceclasses, nutrition information,, etc.
• Comprehensive health benefits
• A competitive compensation package
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance