Environmental Risk Assessor

Job ID

2026-4646

Job Locations

CA-ON-Toronto | CA-ON-Waterloo | CA-ON-Guelph | CA-ON-Cambridge | CA-ON-Kingston | CA-ON-Ottawa

Additional Location

CA-ON-Waterloo

Additional Location

CA-ON-Guelph

Additional Location

CA-ON-Cambridge

Additional Location

CA-ON-Kingston

Additional Location

CA-ON-Ottawa

Category

Risk Assessment and Toxicology

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Primary Location

CA-ON-Toronto

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Environmental Risk Assessor with at least 7 years (8+ preferred) of applied human health and ecological risk assessment experience to join our team in Toronto, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Kingston, or Ottawa, Ontario.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Lead and support human health and ecological risk assessments, analyze exposures to soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, soil vapour, and indoor air for various chemicals, in accordance with O. Reg. 153/04 and other provincial/federal risk assessment frameworks;
• Review Environmental Site Assessment reporting and data; complete data gap analysis to support data needs and requirements for risk assessment projects;
• Evaluate chemical data and complete contaminant fate & transport modelling;
• Communicate with internal and external clients;
• Mentor and train early- and mid-career level staff;
• Develop Human Health and Ecological Conceptual Site Models, complete quantitative and qualitative evaluations of risk, write risk assessment reports, and support development of risk management plans;
• Support Certificate of Property Use compliance reporting;
• Provide proposal support including scope development, scheduling, and budgeting;
• Provide project and/or task management support, including budget tracking and invoicing;
• Actively participate in professional societies, internal and external conferences, and client meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/toxicology, biological science, civil or chemical engineering, or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental science/toxicology, biological science, civil or chemical engineering or related field. (preferred)

• At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of human health and ecological risk assessment experience in Ontario or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Qualified Person for Risk Assessment (“QPRA”), or the ability to become recognized as QPRA per Section 6 of O. Reg. 153/04.
• In depth knowledge of O.Reg. 153/04 and other provincial/federal guidelines (i.e., Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment [CCME], Environment and Climate Change Canada [ECCC], Health Canada) for risk assessment.
• Strong data analysis skills including statistical analysis, experience with ProUCL or other statistical software programs an asset.
• Experience with environmental modeling tools such as MECP MGRA, J&E Model, Health Canada PQRA.
• Experience with Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase Two Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) in accordance with both CSA and O.Reg. 153/04 requirements is considered an asset.
• Experience with US federal (RCRA) or state risk assessment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of O.Reg. 406/19 and experience with Beneficial Reuse Assessment Tool (BRAT) is considered an asset.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting quality/budget/schedule expectations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $105,530/ Maximum Salary: $137,190 (Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Guelph, Cambridge, Waterloo, ON)

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