Senior Risk Assessor (Environmental)

Job summary

Lead and manage human health and ecological risk assessment and contaminated sites projects from proposal through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. Mentor staff, provide technical guidance, support business development, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop risk management and remediation measures.

Job details

Job Title: Senior Risk Assessor (Environmental) Department: Environmental Job Location: Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg Req Id: 535 Posting Start Date: 9/23/26 Job Description About Us We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way. The Role In this position you will have a key role in developing, supporting and delivering risk assessment and risk management projects throughout Canada.The Senior Risk Assessor will have the ability to support and mentor employees as a technical resource contributing to all contaminated sites projects and activities within the Environmental Department of our head office in Winnipeg, as well as our regional offices. You will lead human health and/or ecological risk assessment projects for both internal and external clients. You will also play a larger role in the development of the Environment Risk Assessment capabilities within the organization and play a large role in mentoring and growing the team. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers and scientists, and you will also have the opportunity to interface directly with clients. Key Responsibilities Guidance and mentoring of the environmental team and working collaboratively with other senior members to support the growth and knowledge of risk assessment within the company Assessment of human and ecological risk, toxicology, and provide direction on management and mitigation of exposure and development of remedial measures Managing and executing multiple risk assessment and contaminated sites projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving multiple disciplines and service lines Establish linkages with other departments and other offices to support and enhance service delivery Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements Working collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensuring that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met Pursuing and supporting business opportunities with new and existing clients Guiding and mentoring junior and intermediate staff About You Degree Environmental Sciences, Toxicology or related field Minimum 8 years of experience, with a combination of technical, supervisory, project management experience in human and/or environmental risk assessment Demonstrated project management skills (Tracking budgets and meeting schedules) Preference to be registered or eligible for registration with a Professional Association or Registered Professional whose profession is regulated by a regulatory body Previous consulting experience is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision Candidate must have prior pertinent experience working collaboratively and co-operatively with team members Proactive approach in technical service delivery, and ability to lead teams, including high-level communication and presentation skills Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth with a strong initiative, motivation and drive toward long-term success Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees. KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

Lead and manage human health and ecological risk assessment and contaminated sites projects from proposal through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. Mentor staff, provide technical guidance, support business development, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop risk management and remediation measures.

Requirements

Requires a degree in environmental sciences, toxicology, or a related field, along with at least eight years of relevant experience in risk assessment, including technical, supervisory, and project management work. Candidates should have strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and client relationship skills; consulting experience and professional registration or eligibility are preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Health Risk Assessment
• Ecological Risk Assessment
• Toxicology
• Risk Management
• Contaminated Sites
• Project Management
• Budget Tracking
• Schedule Management
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Client Relationship Development
• Business Development
• Technical Communication
• Quality Management
• Remediation Planning
• Exposure Assessment

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting