Senior Environmental Scientist, Risk Assessment

360 Engineering & Environmental Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist specializing in Risk Assessment, based in Calgary, AB. The full-time role involves leading risk assessments, managing projects, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 15 years of experience and a relevant degree. The position emphasizes compliance with regulatory frameworks and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver environmental solutions.
Senior Environmental Scientist, Risk Assessment

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Calgary, AB

Start Date: April 2025

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

Are you a highly skilled Senior Risk Assessor with 15 years of experience ready to take on a new and rewarding challenge? We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dynamic team! You’ll play a key role in solving complex issues for our clients across Alberta and British Columbia while working alongside a passionate, multi-disciplinary team that tackles some of the most exciting projects in the industry.

This position is based in our South Office in Calgary and will be reporting directly to our Chief Technical Officer. As a Senior Risk Assessor, you'll be empowered to lead projects and contribute your expertise in risk assessment, toxicology, and environmental sciences to deliver impactful solutions.

This role is perfect for a driven problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to mentor junior staff, contributing to both their development and project success. If you bring a resilient, adaptable approach and a passion for environmental solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

Make a Difference
• Lead and support risk assessments on Contaminated Site Assessments and Remediation projects, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks.
• Manage and oversee risk assessment tasks from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, resourcing, reporting, and budget tracking, ensuring projects stay on track and within scope.
• Conduct human health and ecological risk assessments, analyzing exposure to soil, surface water, groundwater, and air for various chemicals.
• Prepare reports and critical analyses to assess risks and environmental impacts.
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews on environmental chemistry, public health, and other key areas to inform your work.
• Contribute to environmental assessments and planning, from baseline investigations to detailed site assessments.
• Develop and implement field programs for sample collection and chemical analysis.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior team members, fostering growth and development within the team.
• Cultivate relationships with regulatory representatives to drive successful outcomes and guideline modifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to streamline workflows, ensuring a cohesive and effective project team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Lead the development and implementation of best practices, procedures, and quality assurance measures to maintain the highest standards.

Showcase your Talents & Achievements
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional registration with a relevant association (e.g., APEGA, ASPB, ACPA, AIA), or eligibility for registration.
• 15+ years of relevant experience with a passion for environmental risk assessment.
• Expertise in human health and ecological risk assessments with strong field experience.
• In-depth knowledge of provincial standards (e.g., AEPA, AER) and federal guidelines (CCME) for risk assessments.
• Strong data evaluation skills, including statistical analysis, with an eye for quality and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary information into clear, compelling reports.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines and sharing knowledge.
• Good sense of humour and a strong admiration of all things Swayze (Patrick) is an asset.

Share in our Values

Our shared values and culture play a crucial role in shaping the identity and success of our team. They serve as the foundation for how we interact with each other, make decisions, and approach our work. Our culture and values foster cohesion, collaboration and respect for diversity of thought, and we look for people who share these values when we add new members to the 360 team:
• No D*ckheads Allowed (N.D.A)
• Trust Builds Candor & Candor Builds Trust
• We Embrace the Mullet Life
• Simplicity is Genius

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