Environmental Project Director (Upstream)

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$144,844 - CA$193,125•Hybrid

About The Position

GHD has an opportunity for a Project Director to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. The Project Director provides delivery leadership and governance across a portfolio of projects within a program. The role enforces a structured project delivery framework that embeds QA/QC, regulatory compliance, documentation, and verifiable output approval into day-to-day execution. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, 3 days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This role can be based in any of our offices in Greater Toronto Area, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton or Dartmouth. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership of complex or high-risk projects within regulated environments.
Strong grasp of project governance, assurance/verification, and documentation controls.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication capabilities.
Experience using PMBOK-aligned tools such as communication/reporting plan templates, WBS-based planning, and structured health checks.
Experience with integrated data pipelines and dashboards that support compliance and performance visibility.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
10+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required
Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency.
Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

PE or PG will be highly regarded
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus

Responsibilities

Approve project planning and ensure fit-for-purpose execution plans (scope, schedule, resourcing, risk, and stakeholder communication).
Lead monthly project health checks to confirm regulatory status, schedule adherence, technical progress, risks, and subcontractor performance; assign corrective actions and document closeout.
Maintain documentation and traceability: ensure outputs are tracked, issued/received transmittals are recorded, and an audit trail is maintained for key deliverables (plans, analytical packages, reports, submittals, meeting notes, corrective actions).
Ensure communications, reporting plans, and deadline control are defined during initiation/planning and actively tracked to meet reporting obligations on time.
Oversee vendor and subcontractor governance, including use of prequalified vendors, review of work plans/procedures, and verification pathways consistent with deliverable requirements.
Enforce output verification and quality requirements prior to external use; ensure competent check/review and director approval are completed and evidenced in the project workspace.
Coordinate with the Program Manager on escalations, decision rights, and alignment to program-level governance and performance measures.
Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement—controls embedded in workflows, not added later.