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Principal Consultant – Principal Level – Human Health Risk Assessment Specialist

Principal Consultant – Principal Level – Human Health Risk Assessment Specialist

CompanyERM
LocationToronto, ON, Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary$109733 – $139883
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • M.Sc in Toxicology, Biochemistry or other related technical field is preferred. A B.Sc will be considered if combined with substantial practical experience.
  • A minimum of 6-8 years (10 years preferred) of consulting experience in the design and delivery of human health risk assessments for environmental assessment projects.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Health Canada technical approaches as well as provincial requirements for delivery of human health risk assessments.
  • Registration, or eligibility to apply to become a registered professional to be considered a Qualified Professional for oversight of and/or certifying regulatory deliverables.
  • Demonstrated ability for integrative approaches, particularly with respect to developing technical deliverables for environmental assessment and permit applications for mining projects as part of a larger team of professionals.
  • Excellent writing, communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the human health risk assessment components of environmental assessment projects and be accountable for the technical quality of all human health modeling and reporting deliverables.
  • Provide technical input and guidance to junior team members and build an effective team of scientists to execute on a growing portfolio of projects.
  • Contribute to preparation of technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
  • Support engagement activities with regulators, Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders as part of broader project teams.
  • Develop recommendations for clients related to effective long-term monitoring and compliance with permit conditions related to human health risk assessment.
  • Partake in ERM internal and external training opportunities to maintain and grow work-related skills and remain current on changes to regulatory requirements.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees worldwide through our technical community and market-focused groups.
  • Actively embrace and support ERM’s leading health and safety training and workplace environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with First Nations engagement efforts and regulatory review processes is desirable but not mandatory.