Erik Martin
About Erik Martin
Erik Martin is the Discipline Leader for Environmental Risk Assessment and Toxicology at Vertex Resource Group Ltd., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in toxicology and risk assessment, having previously held positions at Secure Energy Services Inc., Hemmera, and CH2M Hill.
Current Role at Vertex Resource Group
Erik Martin serves as the Discipline Leader for Environmental Risk Assessment and Toxicology at Vertex Resource Group Ltd. since 2019. In this role, he leads a team focused on providing risk assessment services across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, utilities, real estate, and government. His work emphasizes innovative strategies to achieve regulatory closure for contaminated sites.
Previous Experience at Secure Energy Services Inc.
Before joining Vertex Resource Group, Erik worked at Secure Energy Services Inc. as a Toxicologist and Risk Assessment Team Lead from 2015 to 2019. During his tenure in Calgary, Alberta, he contributed to the development of risk assessment methodologies and supported clients in managing environmental risks associated with their operations.
Background in Environmental Risk Assessment
Erik has extensive experience in environmental risk assessment, having previously held positions at Jacques Whitford as a Risk Assessor and at Hemmera as a Senior Environmental Scientist and Toxicologist. His career also includes a role at CH2M Hill as a Project Consultant, where he focused on toxicology and environmental risk assessment. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of environmental challenges across multiple industries.
Educational Qualifications in Toxicology
Erik Martin earned his Doctorate in Toxicology from Queen's University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. His academic background also includes an undergraduate degree from Queen's University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. This educational foundation has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in environmental risk assessment and toxicology.
Contributions to Environmental Risk Assessment Teams
Throughout his career, Erik has been instrumental in growing environmental risk assessment teams that provide services to various industries. He focuses on offering clients alternative, cost-effective methods to manage contaminated sites through risk-based approaches. His leadership in this area has enhanced the effectiveness of environmental management strategies.