Risk Assessment Professionals
"At Shell, we understand the critical importance of managing chemicals responsibly to protect our environment and communities. The Professional Master's Program in Chemicals Management at the University of Saskatchewan equips future leaders and industry professionals with the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of chemical safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.” - Sarah Hughes, Principal Ecotoxicologist, Shell, Houston, TX, USA
"As someone who led the team that developed the earliest Canadian guidance on ecological risk assessment, I am excited to see this MRA program take flight. While we can train risk assessors “in-house”, consulting firms will find it appealing to take advantage of this program for both their own staff and for new hires." - Beth Power, Azimuth Consulting Group Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Current Learners
“The MRA program is instructed by world-class experts and guest lecturers who have both academic and practical experience in prospective and retrospective risk assessment. The learning environment is very supportive and the diverse experience and background of students and instructors enhances the program!” - Alanna Dickson, Principal Soil Scientist, Montrose Environmental, Grand Prairie, AB, Canada
"This program gave me the confidence and skills to assess chemical risks with real-world impact—it's been an important step in furthering the breadth of my skills as an environmental consultant." - Jennifer Dowd, Principal Environmental Scientist, Matrix Solutions Inc., Fort St. John, BC, Canada
"The global perspective and the knowledge that that both local and international professors provide is incredible. I truly appreciate the global perspectives." - Tyler Prediger, Principal Environmental Scientist, Matrix Solutions Inc., Lloydminster, SK, Canada
“I have the opportunity to participate in the Chemical Risk Assessment Master's program at the University of Saskatchewan. Through this program, I am gaining valuable knowledge and the essential tools needed to address the current and future challenges related to environmental and human health in the field of chemical risk assessment. I highly recommend this master's program if you are interested in the field of Chemical Risk Assessment.”- Richard Ferreras Cabrera, Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor, Prairie Crane, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
“As an experienced professional working on contaminated sites the MRA program is the perfect mid-career addition to my skill set. The program has broadened my perspective and has added another dimension to how I think about contaminated sites, preparing me to contribute to retrospective risk assessments.” - Alanna Dickson, Principal Soil Scientist, Montrose Environmental, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
"As an environmental consultant, I found the MRA program enhanced both the scientific depth and regulatory precision of my work. It’s an amazing program for anyone committed to advancing their career in both human and environmental risk assessment through informed decision-making." - Jennifer Dowd, Principal Environmental Scientist, Matrix Solutions Inc., Fort St. John, BC, Canada