Junior Environmental Scientist - Jobs in Brampton, ON

Job Description

Terraprobe Inc. is looking for a Junior Environmental Scientist to join our team at our BRAMPTON office. The candidate will be a member of a team providing scientific consulting services to private industry and government clients. This position will support a wide variety of projects, and the candidate would be working in the Risk Assessment Group. Some of the duties of this position may include:Responsibilities:Provide technical support in all phases of human health risk assessment and/or ecological risk assessment, including, but not limited to, site characterization, fate and transport modeling, data quality objectives, quantification of risk and hazards from contaminants, and/or development of site-specific remedial goals for a range of environmental mediaReview and manage datasets, prepare screening tables and summarize findings,Assist senior staff in preparation of formal reports, field reports, technical submittals and internal correspondenceReview and search data and rationale guidance documents to prepare references and supporting documentsConduct statistical analysis of complex datasetsAssist and conduct calculations for fate and transport modeling, exposure/risk modeling, and vapor intrusion modeling for hazardous chemicalsAssist and develop conceptual site exposure modelsAssist in preparing response to inquiries pertaining to human health and/or environmental effects of specific chemical substancesRequirements:1-3 years of related environmental science or toxicology experienceDemonstrated knowledge in areas of risk assessment and toxicologyExperience with water quality issues and soil/sediment contamination concernsFamiliarity with indoor air vapor intrusion modeling for human health risk assessmentFamiliarity with Ontario Environmental Regulation, and Risk Assessment modelsWorking knowledge of statisticsKnowledge of and experience with industry-specific software (e.g., MS Office) and knowledge of ProUCL would be an assetExcellent written and verbal communication skills and technical report writingAttention to detail, including calculations, spelling, and grammarExcellent computer application and spreadsheet skillsDegree in toxicology, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, environmental science or similar fieldCompensation and Benefits:Salary (to be discussed)At Terraprobe Inc., we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.Terraprobe Inc. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact glaidman@terraprobe.ca or by phone at (905) 796 - 2650. Terraprobe Inc. will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.About Terraprobe Inc.:Incorporated in 1977 in Brampton near Toronto (Head Office), Terraprobe also has branch offices in Barrie, Sudbury, and Stoney Creek to serve central and northern Ontario, Canada. Professional staff totals over 200, including over 35 professionals consisting of engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental engineers. We provide services in: Design & Investigation Services Geotechnical Engineering Hydrogeological Engineering Environmental Engineering Geostructural Engineering Construction Services Engineering Field Verification / Inspection Materials Testing Excavation Shoring Monitoring Building Sciences / Steel / Roofing Inspection Soil / Concrete / Asphalt Laboratory Testing