The role of the Senior Risk Assessor in the Brownfield Assessment and Development service group is to strengthen and expand MEMS’s services with a focus on technical expertise in the provision of contaminated sites assessment and complex risk assessment projects (human and ecological) to operating and non-operating facilities across western Canada. This is a senior role requiring high quality project execution, with an emphasis on building the skill sets within MEMS that create and foster long-term client relationships, create repeat business and opportunities to expand services within a culture that promotes career growth of junior and intermediate employees within the service group. The position is primarily office-based in a demanding consultative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure human health and ecological risk assessment practice is current with internal and external policies
- Lead complex risk assessment projects.
- Providing technical support and senior review for complex risk assessment projects;
- Actively lead and delegate continual improvement of process and policies with respect to the risk assessment discipline within the service group; Contributing, implementing and maintaining client business growth plans, creating the conditions that result in long-term repeat
- Actively promoting career development and training opportunities for staff to align individual careers with the opportunities being developed by the corporation;
- Working collaboratively with key staff, contractors and stakeholders.
- Providing technical support as needed to other MEMS’ disciplines including hydrogeology, site assessment and remediation.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum ten (10) years of directly related experience as an Environmental Risk Assessment professional, preferably in a consulting environment.
- Have a detailed understanding of site-specific risk assessment procedures and of the basis for and models underlying risk based environmental guidelines.
- A track record of completing site-specific risk assessments and developing appropriate risk based remedial objectives for sites of intermediate to significant complexity with limited supervision is essential.
- Experience successfully managing and maintaining client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to build succinct, clear and appropriate conceptual site models from diverse datasets of previous investigations and mentor others in this regard. Advanced understanding of the Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 guideline documents and/or equivalent documents from other jurisdictions is required.
- Advanced knowledge of all the key skills for risk assessment including hydrogeology, soil science, environmental chemistry, contaminant transport, modelling, human health and ecological toxicity is expected.
- Advanced experience developing risk-based site management strategies will be an asset, and
- Experience with contaminant transport modelling in groundwater, unsaturated soil moisture, soil vapour or other environmental media is an asset.
- Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization is required.
- Must be able to meet the requirements of site access as dictated by our clients, this may include pre-access drug, alcohol and fitness testing, and
- Possess a valid, non-GDL Class 5 Drivers license.
Other Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced knowledge and experience with current provincial and federal legislation and familiarity with the environmental site-specific risk assessment process.
- Advanced understanding and the ability to effectively apply the Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 guideline documents and/or equivalent documents from other Canadian jurisdictions as required.
- Strong understanding of the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry, oil sands industry and commercial/industrial/brownfields environmental industry.
- Understanding of outcome-based approaches and willingness to apply pragmatic “outside the box” approaches.
- Excellent ability to provide technical expertise for challenging projects.
- Strong Project Management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong writing skills and technical competency.
- Knowledge of numerical modeling.
- Good communications and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and be able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Good mentoring skills; and
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Working Conditions:
- Office environment that requires sitting for extended periods of time.
- Prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and computer screens.
- Sometimes requires long hours of work.
- Occasional interruptions outside work hours and travel to other offices are required, and
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
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About MEMS
Millennium EMS SolutionsLtd.(MEMS) is an employee-owned environmental consultancy providing environmental, health and engineering services across western Canada since 1998. We are known for our credibility, integrity, technical competence, and our talented staff. We meet and exceed the needs of our client’s projects because we are prepared technically, professionally, and logistically. We are delivery-oriented and deliver superior, cost-effective services.
Why Choose MEMS?
MEMS believes in supporting employees in achieving their career goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits for extended health care, dental care, vision, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, critical illness insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee share-ownership plan
- Group RRSP matching plans
- Employee wellness programs
- Flexible hours
- Career development planning
- Compensation for subscription and accreditation fees
Equal Opportunity Statement
MEMS practices equal opportunity and fair hiring practices when filling positions and will hire the most qualified individuals based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies. MEMS has adopted this philosophy to ensure all employees, and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities through a consistent, fair and barrier-free approach.
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