Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of the Project Management Office, the incumbent will play a dual strategic and technical role. They will be responsible for leading and developing a multidisciplinary team specializing in environmental risk assessment while serving as a recognized expert in human health and environmental toxicological risk assessment.
This individual will play a key role in the execution of complex projects, ensuring the quality of deliverables, supporting business development initiatives, and promoting Sanexen’s expertise among industrial, governmental, and institutional clients.
Main responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of environmental risk assessment professionals.
Plan and allocate projects and resources based on team expertise and business priorities.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for team members.
Participate in administrative management, workload planning, and various human resources activities.
Contribute to the growth and organizational development of the Risk Assessment group.
Technical Expertise
Conduct and review human health and ecological risk assessments.
Apply current regulations, guidelines, and procedures in Québec and Canada related to contaminated site management and environmental emissions.
Model contaminant transport and fate and interpret complex environmental datasets.
Perform scientific literature reviews and specialized data analyses.
Develop technical and strategic recommendations for clients.
Ensure the scientific and technical quality of studies, reports, and recommendations.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to industrial and institutional clients.
Business Development and Representation
Participate in the development of new business opportunities.
Contribute to the preparation of service proposals and technical submissions.
Represent Sanexen before clients, partners, and government agencies.
Serve as an expert witness in litigation, public hearings, or regulatory proceedings when required.
Provide expert opinion in support of complex environmental matters.
Requirements
Sought Profile
Graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Toxicology, Environmental Sciences, Hydrogeology, Chemical Engineering, or another discipline relevant to environmental risk assessment.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental risk assessment, including team supervision and management responsibilities.
Significant experience in toxicological risk assessment within an environmental consulting environment.
Expertise in environmental toxicology and ecotoxicology.
Expertise in contaminant fate and transport modeling.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Strong analytical mindset and scientific rigor.
Effective communication and knowledge transfer skills.
Ability to work independently and assume responsibility.
Ability to thrive in a highly specialized professional environment.
Assets
Experience working with governmental or regulatory agencies.
Experience in contaminated site management.
Advanced knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in French and English:
Given the diversity of our team and the need to work with local, pan-Canadian, and international clients and partners, the ability to understand and communicate in both languages is required.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a respectful and equitable work environment for all.
Choosing SANEXEN means:
Competitive compensation;
Benefits that meet your needs;
Opportunities for career development and professional growth;
Projects and challenges that align our DNA and your passion;
A dynamic environment where everyone works toward shared goals.
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