Toxicologist/Risk Assessor | Environmental Engineering

Are you passionate about designing solutions that shape vibrant, welcoming communities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can work on transformative projects with a multi-disciplinary team? We are currently seeking a Toxicologist / Risk Assessor to join our Environmental division to work out of our Kitchener, London, Toronto, or Burlington office.

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that has been shaping Ontario since 1985 with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London and Stratford. Our services include civil and structural engineering, building and environmental science, geotechnical engineering, and land surveying.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our growth is driven by our commitment to client satisfaction and shared accountability. We collaborate with clients to enhance the communities where our friends, families, and neighbours live and work.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of a human health and ecological risk assessment (problem formulation, exposure assessment, hazard assessment and risk characterization);
• Provide project support and mentorship to junior staff, including new hires;
• Support and help develop new and innovative ideas to advance risk assessment capabilities;
• Assist with proposal preparation and project management responsibilities for toxicology and risk assessment projects;
• Conduct and oversee chemical fate and transport modeling;
• Prepare reports and assessments as well as the review, evaluation and interpretation of published toxicology and related environmental assessment data;
• Conduct and design literature searches;
• Collect, collate, and summarize analytical data;
• Complete quality assurance checks of technical material;
• Develop and maintain contacts with clients and regulators;
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human or ecological toxicology or a related field, such as biology, biochemistry, or environmental science;
• 3-5 years of work experience in risk assessments related to contaminated sites in Ontario or standards setting is considered a strong asset;
• Background in Human Health Risk Assessment, Environmental Toxicology, and an understanding of Ontario Regulation 153/04 and Canadian environmental policies/guidelines/regulations pertaining to contaminated sites;
• Excellent data research skills with both conventional and electronic literature combined with strong analytical, statistical and data management skills are required;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for the development of detailed technical spreadsheets;
• Attention to detail;
• Works well independently, as well as in a team environment; and,
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

What we offer

• Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Work with a diverse team of environmental scientists, ecologists, toxicologists, and engineers on integrated projects across Ontario.
• 100% Employee-Owned firm with shareholder opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching, Wellness Spending Account and performance bonuses.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Reimbursement for annual professional memberships.
• Flexible work environment and work-life balance.
• Collaborative culture.
• The opportunity to participate in various Social Committee events and community focused initiatives, including a dedicated Sustainability Committee.

MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process.  Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department at hr@mte85.com.