Associate, Remediation - Toronto, Canada - -30- Forensic Engineering

-30- Forensic Engineering

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Toronto, Canada

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Associate, Remediation

Toronto, ON

Our Mission:

_ We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence._
30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada's largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms.

Our core team of over 70 professional investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose:

Based out of the Toronto head office, the Associate will report directly to the Practice Lead of the Remediation Group and will collaborate on environmental, health & safety, and industrial hygiene projects with other discipline experts across 30 Forensic Engineering's offices Canada-wide to serve clients in the context of due diligence environmental site assessments, environmental impairment insurance claims, and environmental and professional practice legal matters.

This work will include hazardous materials and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, property examinations, peer review support, data reduction and evaluation, and the preparation of technical reports at the highest standards of technical writing.

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Manage client service deadlines, budgeting, invoicing and accounts receivable on projects according to organizational best practices
Continue to establish your presence in the marketplace through regular publication, inperson client meetings and participation in professional communities
Move towards independence in client interactions and filebased analysis
Begin to manage projects in an efficient manner and develop an understanding of billing and reporting requirements and/or clientbased master service agreements (MSAs)
Perform site examinations, document review and effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to colleagues and clients
Work in a collaborative environment, both on your team and across disciplines
Develop a market understanding and begin to contribute to marketing events, moving towards independent marketing presence
Be prepared to provide expert testimony in court
Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis
Test operation and confirm calibration of systems and equipment
Interpretation of analytical laboratory results
Work towards becoming technically independent (i.e., final sign off) in applicable aspects of environmental site assessment, designated substances abatement and remediation practices

Expectations:

Spend approximately 70% of your time working on client files
Spend approximately 10% of your time on industry and marketing activities
Spend approximately 20% of your time on professional development

Requirements:

Five years' experience in field and constructionsite settings, including proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with health & safety requirements in Ontario
Working understanding of indoor air quality and hazardous material regulations in Ontario
Potential for future certification as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technician (CET), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Willingness to travel throughout Canada and occasional work in evenings and weekends as part of an emergencyresponse team
Working knowledge of certain engineering, science and project management software (e.g., analytical chemistry data reduction, statistical analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), modelling, graphical software (CAD)) an asset
Second language an asset

Competencies and Attributes:

Ability to manage projects
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Selfmotivated and ability to selfmanage
Capacity for learning
Capability to work independently and in a team
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written
Thorough and results oriented
Flexibility

How we work:

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance indus