REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

at  CanNorth

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is an established First Nations owned environmental services firm with an impeccable track record and a highly respected reputation, with offices in Saskatchewan and Ontario. We work on projects covering a wide variety of sectors including Northern projects that benefit Indigenous groups.
CanNorth formed a Risk Division in 2016 with Dr. Harriet Phillips and Stacey Fernandes at the head. These two individuals are highly respected risk assessors with over 25 years experience within the contaminated sites arena (Northern and Ontario) as well as the mining and uranium industry. Our RA team works on a wide range of projects including fate and transport modelling, radioactivity, PFAS, northern abandoned mines, O.Reg. sites, international sites, to name a few. Currently we are working with the Nuclear Waste Management Authority (NWMO) on the Deep Geological Repository site in Ignace as well as with Ontario Power Generation on location of new energy sites. Other clients we work with are various ESA firms, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Cameco, Orano, Denison, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Environment and Climate Change Canada, to name a few. Our diverse range of clients, projects, and talented team members will inspire you to grow your career, offering exposure to new opportunities that will keep you motivated and engaged in your work.
We are seeking to hire an Environmental Risk Assessor with at least 8 years’ experience, to join our dynamic risk assessment team in Markham, ON.
Work Location: Hybrid arrangement preferred, with 1–2 days per week in the office. However, highly skilled candidates unable to relocate will also be considered for fully remote work.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Risk Assessment Division Manager, the Environmental Risk Assessor will take a leadership role in managing and completing project deliverables while also collaborating on a diverse range of risk assessment initiatives.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Master’s Degree in chemical or environmental engineering, or environmental science. Applicants with an alternate educational background such as chemistry in conjunction with work experience directly applicable to this role, will be considered
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience conducting human and ecological risk assessments.
• Experience conducting O. Reg 153/04 assessments and federal risk assessments
• Experience performing quantitative analysis
• Data analysis, statistics, and use of advanced functions in Excel
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative mindset and problem-solving skills
• Strong client service attitude, responsiveness and sense of urgency
  If you meet the qualifications listed above and are interested in joining an organization with an outstanding culture and team, please submit your cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
  î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin. (qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply). Thank you: Tiniki
  CanNorth provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, available on request during all aspects of the recruitment process.
  Interested candidates are requested to apply via e-mail, fax, or mail to the address. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin (Qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply).

• Leading and completing risk assessments, data management and quantitative analyses
• Preparation of technical reports
• Completing screening/qualitative reports
• Preparing cost estimates and proposals
• Developing clear language materials, reports and presentations