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SLR Consulting

Environmental Risk Assessor

SLR Consulting

. Develop and deliver human health and ecological risk assessments, risk management plans, and performance verification plans in accordance with provincial, territorial, and federal regulatory frameworks .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing human health and ecological risk assessments, with strong analytical skills in data management and environmental evaluation. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and preparing technical reports for diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Human Health Risk AssessmentEcological Risk AssessmentData ManagementProposal DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills
Environmental Data CollectionRisk ModelingAnalytical SkillsSpreadsheet DevelopmentTechnical Report PreparationCommunity Survey DesignToxicology KnowledgeSoil Vapour AssessmentIndoor Air Quality AssessmentBudgeting
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationMentoringTeamworkPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Graduate Degree in BiologyGraduate Degree in ToxicologyGraduate Degree in ChemistryGraduate Degree in Soil ScienceGraduate Degree in GeoscienceMembership in Professional Organization
Industry Keywords
Risk Management PlansPerformance Verification PlansMultidisciplinary ProjectsMiningOil and GasLand DevelopmentRegulatory FrameworksIndigenous Community EngagementO.Reg. 153/04Contaminated Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and deliver human health and ecological risk assessments, risk management plans, and performance verification plans in accordance with provincial, territorial, and federal regulatory frameworks
  • Support proposal development, including project scoping, planning, and budgeting
  • Evaluate site-specific physical characteristics, environmental data, receptor exposure assumptions, and toxicity information to develop exposure and risk models
  • Prepare conceptual site models by consolidating and interpreting field data, laboratory results, and site and receptor information
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare technical reports and communicate findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders
  • Contribute to proposal writing and provide technical support to projects led by other disciplines
  • Mentor and support junior staff
  • Work on complex multidisciplinary projects across mining, oil and gas, land development, and federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal jurisdictions
  • Engage with regulators, Indigenous communities, industry partners, and the general public

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduate degree in biology, toxicology, chemistry, soil science, geoscience, or related scientific field
  • 5 to 10+ years of experience in preparing high-quality human health and/or ecological risk assessments
  • Hands-on experience in environmental data collection and evaluation, including the design and implementation of community surveys
  • Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated proficiency in data management, spreadsheet development, and automation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to prepare clear technical reports and develop engaging presentation materials
  • Experience with scope development, budgeting, and proposal preparation
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to occasionally travel to sites/clients
  • Membership or eligibility for membership in a professional organization (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Geo., P.Eng., P.Ag., P.Chem., or QPRA)
  • Working knowledge of biological and toxicological studies is an asset
  • Experience with risk assessments under O.Reg. 153/04 is an asset
  • Experience with soil vapour and indoor air quality assessments at contaminated sites is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Vacation
  • RRSP
  • Suite of wellness initiatives
  • 37.5-hour work week
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Support for technical specialization, project management development, and leadership growth
  • Collaborative culture where knowledge sharing and mentorship are encouraged
  • Meaningful project work supporting complex environmental and sustainability challenges across Canada
  • Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across more than 30 environmental and engineering disciplines