Senior Environmental Scientist, Risk Assessment

Senior Environmental Scientist, Risk Assessment

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Calgary, AB

Start Date: November 2024

Wage: $110K – $130K

Join the 360 Team

360 is a leader in engineering and environmental innovation. We have forged a unique path since inception in 2015 to build a business full of talented, amazing industry professionals.

With a mission to Make it Simple for our clients, we always seek the best and brightest minds to help us on that path. We are a dynamic brand with a strong reputation for doing the right things and doing them well.

Take the Opportunity

Do you have a strong technical background in human health and ecological risk assessment? Can you lead and execute complex environmental site assessment and remediation projects? If you excel in problem-solving, data analysis, and providing mentorship to junior staff while adhering to health and safety standards, then a career as a Senior Technical Advisor in Risk Assessment could be your next step!

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Scientist to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of programs for human and ecological risk assessments, Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and remediation projects. This role will focus on developing risk-based solutions for sites involving complex soil and groundwater assessments. Reporting directly to the VP of Environment, you will be responsible for delivering client-specific scopes of work with precision, ensuring accurate project tracking, and producing high-quality technical reports.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrating resilience, agility, and a results-oriented approach. You are a self-starter who excels in fast-paced, complex organizations with diverse stakeholders. As a key member of our team, you will also mentor and support the development of junior staff, contributing to their growth and the overall success of the organization.

Make a Difference

• Provide technical guidance on human health and ecological risk assessment projects, as well as environmental site assessments (ESAs), remediation, and reclamation programs across Canada.
• Lead scope definition, execution planning, organization, and oversight of field and office-based programs.
• Ensure projects adhere to health, safety, environmental, and wellness policies, and meet client-specific requirements.
• Lead regulatory and stakeholder engagement to achieve consensus and move projects toward regulatory closure.
• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and develop risk-based remedial objectives for complex contaminated sites.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to formulate effective risk-based site management strategies.
• Develop and guide others in the creation of clear and accurate conceptual site models for contaminated sites and environmental impact assessments.
• Prepare risk management and environmental monitoring plans to evaluate the effectiveness of exposure mitigation measures.
• Ensure ecological risk assessment practices align with current internal and external policies.
• Collaborate with the risk assessment team to develop and update site models across various projects.
• Perform data gap analysis and plan remediation strategies.
• Conduct literature reviews, interpreting and summarizing scientific research to address specific questions or problems.
• Complete exposure modeling for human and ecological receptors, with limited oversight.
• Mentor and support the career development of risk assessment staff and those involved in data collection and reporting.
• Provide technical support to other departments and service areas as needed.
• Ensure quality control by executing all aspects of the project in alignment with program contracts and conducting senior review of technical reports.
• Develop risk-based guidelines, conduct site inspections, and maintain documentation management.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders to implement risk assessment, ESA, and remediation projects.

Utilize your Education and Expertise

• Graduate of a post-secondary program in environmental science, toxicology, ecology, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in environmental site assessment, remediation and risk assessment, preferably in a consulting environment.
• The professional must be a member in good standing or have eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization (required)
• Demonstrated expertise in providing technical advisory services with sign-off authority for risk assessments
• Ability to take ownership of a project and produce high-quality work, with consideration given to deadlines, budget, and workload
• Work well with others and to participate effectively in group initiatives to support the achievement of common objectives
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and thrive in developing risk-based strategies for environmental challenges.
• Excellent knowledge of computer-based office tools (i.e. Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Power Bi).
• Strong organization and analytical skills; detail oriented.

Share in our Values

We look for people who have shared values when we add new members to the 360 team. Our culture is a living and breathing thing which has evolved over time and guides the life of our business. The pillars of our culture are:

• We follow 360’s Standards of Excellence – No D*ckheads Allowed (N.D.A), Trust Builds Candor & Candor Builds Trust, Watch the Pennies, We are a High Performing Team
• We maintain the highest standards for Health, Safety, and Wellness
• We deliver on Client Obsession
• We empower and invest in our people

Get Great Perks!

• An amazing culture and with exciting growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive group benefits, vacation time and RRSP matching
• Learning and skills development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with hybrid/remote options
• The Mullet Lifestyle – Quarterly health spending payments
• Swayze Days – 360’s personal health and wellness days

Elevate your Career

The level of professionalism and the reputation of our talented team in the industry is unrivalled, and truly differentiates 360 as the trusted engineering and environmental experts in Western Canada and beyond.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume to careers@360eec.com with the job title in the subject line. Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted and we thank all applicants for their interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person