Environmental Scientist - Toxicology & Risk Assessment

The Opportunity:

You will be part of the risk assessment team which is part of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Environmental Management team in BC and Yukon, that supports our diverse clients with their investigation, remediation and risk assessment needs. You will be joining one of the largest risk assessment and toxicologist teams in the BC and Yukon region. Our team has over 20 staff that practice in a range of areas including, but not limited to: human and ecological risk assessment, environmental impact assessments, aquatic effects assessments, specialty toxicology service and environmental monitoring. You will have opportunities to provide input on a wide range of projects that would benefit from your risk assessment, toxicology, biology, or related expertise.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Apply (and develop) expertise in applying toxicology and risk assessment principles to a wide variety of projects including contaminated sites and environmental assessments.
• Collaborate with senior staff to understand project objectives and how your contribution is being used to move the project forward.
• Conduct literature searches, extract relevant information, and contribute to written deliverables.
• Use statistical tools to analyze large data sets and help with data visualization.
• Construct and apply models for human health and ecological risk calculations.
• Complete quality control & quality assurance checks on data, calculations, and finished work products.
• Participate in field programs (water, sediment, soil, biological sampling) in a wide variety of settings around Western Canada.
• Field work is not the focus of the position, but there is an expectation to collaborate to help deliver projects.

What you'll bring to WSP...

• Bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Environmental Science, or other related field of study. Master's Degree preferred.
• Eligibility for professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (College of Applied Biology of British Columbia) or other applicable professional regulatory body.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Willingness to travel.
• Good attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for on-going learning.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and a clean Driver's Abstract.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, technical guidance, and environmental quality guidelines an assets
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and knowledge of at least one advanced statistical software package (e.g., R, SPSS, SigmaPlot)
• Background in terrestrial or aquatic toxicology, human health toxicology, risk assessment, or related discipline an asset.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods an asset.

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Salary range : $55,400 - $76,200

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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.

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