Halliwell’s global multidisciplinary experts provide reliable, independent technical evaluations to help clients make confident, informed decisions. From assessing environmental damage and investigating contamination to developing practical remediation and recovery strategies, Halliwell delivers evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations that bridge the gap between complex damage and functional recovery.

The Environmental Consultant is responsible for conducting environmental assessments, investigating contamination, evaluating environmental risks, and developing practical, cost-effective recommendations to support remediation and recovery. The role involves site inspections, environmental sampling, data analysis, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting, ensuring that clients receive objective advice and reliable solutions to complex environmental challenges.

This position may be based in either Toronto, Ontario or Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Environmental Assessments and Investigations

- Conduct environmental site assessments, inspections, and investigations to identify potential contamination, environmental hazards, and areas of concern.
- Assess the environmental impacts of property damage, fires, flooding, chemical releases, equipment failures, and other incidents, as relevant.
- Evaluate soil, groundwater, surface water, indoor air, and other environmental media as required by project scope.
- Develop and implement appropriate environmental sampling and monitoring programs.
- Review historical site information, environmental records, laboratory results, and technical documentation to establish site conditions.




- Identify potential contaminant sources, migration pathways, and environmental receptors.
- Analyze environmental data and provide independent, evidence-based conclusions regarding site conditions and potential risks.

Environmental Risk Assessment and Management

- Evaluate potential risks to human health, the environment, property, and surrounding ecosystems.
- Interpret laboratory analytical results against applicable environmental standards, regulatory criteria, and recognized industry guidance.
- Identify environmental liabilities, compliance concerns, and potential remediation requirements.
- Develop risk management strategies and recommendations to minimize environmental impacts.
- Assess the effectiveness of existing environmental controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend further investigations where additional information is required to establish the nature or extent of environmental impacts.
- Support clients in understanding environmental risks and making informed decisions regarding mitigation and recovery.

Remediation and Recovery Strategies

- Develop practical, evidence-based remediation strategies tailored to site conditions and client requirements.
- Evaluate remediation alternatives based on technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, cost, program, and long-term effectiveness.




- Prepare or review remediation scopes of work, contractor proposals, and environmental management plans.
- Provide technical input into remediation budgets, cost estimates, and project planning.
- Monitor remediation activities and assess compliance with approved methodologies and relevant requirements.
- Conduct or oversee post-remediation assessments, verification sampling, and environmental monitoring, where appropriate.
- Recommend measures to restore affected sites and support protected, functional, and compliant recovery.
- Identify opportunities to improve remediation efficiency while maintaining appropriate environmental protection and quality standards.

Technical Reporting and Client Advisory

- Prepare clear, comprehensive, and technically defensible environmental reports documenting findings, methodologies, analytical results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Translate complex environmental information into practical advice that supports client decision-making.
- Provide independent technical guidance to property owners, insurers, businesses, facility managers, contractors, legal professionals, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
- Present environmental findings and explain the implications of contamination, environmental damage, and remediation options.
- Maintain accurate records of site inspections, sampling activities, laboratory results, photographs, and supporting documentation.
- Respond to client enquiries and provide technical support throughout investigation, remediation, and recovery projects.
- Ensure recommendations are proportionate to identified risks, s

📌 Environmental Consultant (Toronto)
🏢 Halliwell
📍 Toronto