REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years’ experience in field, remediation, and construction-site settings, including proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with health & safety requirements in Ontario
• A strong foundation in the application of engineering or science principles and the scientific-method problem- solving, including indoor environmental and hazardous materials assessments
• Working understanding of indoor air quality and hazardous material regulations in Ontario
• Potential for future certification as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technician (CET), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel throughout Canada and occasional work in evenings and weekends as part of an emergency-response team
• Working knowledge of certain engineering, science and project management software (e.g., analytical chemistry data reduction, statistical analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), modelling, graphical software (CAD)) an assetA second language an asset

PURPOSE:

Based out of the Toronto head office, the Associate will report directly to the Practice Lead of the Remediation Group and will collaborate on environmental, health & safety, and industrial hygiene projects with other discipline experts, across 30 Forensic Engineering’s Canada-wide offices, to serve clients in the context of due diligence environmental site assessments, environmental impairment insurance claims, and environmental and professional practice legal matters. This work will include hazardous materials and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, property examinations, peer review support, data reduction and evaluation, and the preparation of technical reports at the highest standards of technical writing.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Perform site examinations, document review and effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to colleagues and clients
• Test operation and confirm calibration of systems and equipment
• Interpretation of analytical laboratory results
• Prepare technical reports based on sound investigations and analysis
• Work towards becoming technically independent (i.e., final sign-off) in applicable aspects of environmental site assessment, designated substances abatement and remediation practices
• Manage client service deadlines, budgeting, invoicing and accounts receivable on projects according to organizational best practices
• Establish your presence in the marketplace through regular publication, in-person client meetings and participation in professional communities
• Move towards independence in client interactions and file-based analysis
• Manage projects in an efficient manner and develop an understanding of billing and reporting requirements and/or client-based master service agreements (MSAs)
• Work in a collaborative environment, both on your team and across disciplines
• Develop a market understanding and begin to contribute to marketing events, moving towards independent marketing presenceBe prepared to provide expert testimony in court