Associate Environmental Scientist - Toxicology

Toronto/Mississauga/Kingston/Ottawa

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team based in Ontario. You should have a few years of progressive experience primarily in aquatic toxicology, and you should also thrive on stretching your technical skills and working on multi-disciplinary projects. You will enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organisation can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

• Executing aquatic health and toxicology projects for the mining industry, primarily within Canada but also internationally


• Assisting with the design, implementation, and reporting for aquatic health assessments, aquatic monitoring programs, and toxicology investigations, while also being involved in proposal preparation, including development of work plans, schedules, and cost estimates


• Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to manage large datasets, with emphasis on quality assurance/quality control


• Working closely with your colleagues in WSP’s Ontario offices and beyond on multi-disciplinary projects


• Being well-supported by your colleagues from various disciplines and levels


• Standing with us in our promotion of Inclusion & Diversity, so that all of our colleagues feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work each day

• A university degree (preferably MSc in aquatic toxicology, biology, or related field)


• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience 


• An appropriate professional designation, or are on track to obtain one (e.g., RPBio, P.Chem, etc)


• Experience in the mining sector (preferred, but not required)


• Strong data evaluation skills, including statistical techniques, and a keen understanding of data quality requirements for large datasets


• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products and are keen to grow your skills in new areas


• A proven commitment to health and safety


• A passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment, with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and problem-solving abilities