Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment Scientist

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 29, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to human health and ecological risk assessments for major nuclear, mining, and industrial projects. They will also develop technical solutions, mentor junior staff, and support regulatory submissions while cultivating business development opportunities.

Job details

Company Description Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact. Job Description We are seeking a Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment Scientist to join our environmental risk assessment team supporting major nuclear, mining, industrial, and contaminated site projects across Canada. This role is ideal for an environmental scientist who enjoys applying toxicology, exposure assessment, environmental chemistry, and risk assessment principles to solve complex environmental challenges. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to human health and ecological risk assessments while working alongside multidisciplinary teams of biologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, toxicologists, and geochemists. You will have opportunities to work on some of Canada's most technically challenging projects, including new nuclear projects, mining developments, contaminated sites, and regulatory approvals. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver technical solutions and projects to our risk assessment clients; Conduct human health and ecological risk assessments under international, federal, and provincial guidance and regulations for our key clients in the nuclear and mining industry; Complete risk assessments following jurisdictional guidance and/or standards of best practice; Develop conceptual site models and exposure pathways models; Mentor and develop junior staff in risk assessment fundamentals; Be an emerging leader in the risk assessment community; Support environmental impact assessments and regulatory submissions; Participate in meetings with regulators and Indigenous communities as needed; and Work with other team members to cultivate business development opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Health Physics, Biology, Environmental Health, Ecology, Chemistry, or a related discipline. 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, industry, government, or research. Experience conducting human health and/or ecological risk assessments. Strong understanding of contaminant fate and transport, toxicology, exposure assessment, and environmental chemistry. Experience preparing technical reports for provincial and federal regulators. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail; Additional Information Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application. At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process. Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities Type of contract: Permanent contract Service Line: Environment and Energy Region: Americas Job Family: N-A Compensation: CAD 70000 - CAD 85000 - yearly

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possess at least 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or industry. Strong expertise in toxicology, exposure assessment, and regulatory reporting is required.