Environmental Risk Assessor (Senior)

at  Pinchin Ltd

SENIOR RISK ASSESSOR

Environmental Risk Assessment – Canada
Pinchin is currently looking for a Senior Risk Assessor to join Pinchin’s Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) team.
The Senior Risk Assessor will provide senior technical leadership by advising on appropriate risk assessment approaches for various projects, ranging in scope from screening-level to detailed quantitative risk assessments, and including soil vapour assessments. They will work closely with project managers involved in environmental site assessments, to facilitate the development of sampling plans that adequately support risk assessment work and will be responsible for senior review of proposals and risk assessment reports. They may also take on a senior project management or coordinator role for various projects, particularly more complex brownfield development projects or risk assessments for regulatory review, where on-going project coordination and client liaison is critical to project success.
While the majority of risk assessment work conducted by Pinchin is currently in British Columbia and Ontario, the candidate may have the option to work remotely from anywhere in Canada.

ABOUT US

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health, and safety solutions across Canada and the United States. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

• Senior technical advisor and project manager for human health and ecological risk assessment projects, in all regions of Canada, for projects ranging in scope from screening level assessments to complex regulatory submissions.
• Ensure continued quality and execution of deliverables in a timely fashion.
• Preparation and Senior review of proposals and reports, risk assessment feasibilities and peer reviews.
• Act as an inter-office liaison and client contact for risk assessment projects.
• Contribute to thought leadership within the ERA Practice, in addition to participating in collaborative projects with other practices within Pinchin, which may require risk-related input.
• Perform any other job-related duties that may be assigned.

What you bring to the Pinchin team

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Degree in biological sciences, toxicology or environmental studies is preferred.
• QPRA designation in Ontario is required (If not already acquired, the candidate must qualify to obtain the designation).
• CSAP in BC, P.Biol. or P.Eng. designation are an asset.
• Background in environmental toxicology is an asset.
• Project Management experience in consulting environment is required.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04 and willingness to learn the guidelines/regulations of other jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams).
• Positive, outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing/ editing skills.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in groups, as required for complex projects.