Intermediate Environmental Professional - Scientist or Engineer
About The Position
At GHD, we are committed to empowering our people to make a positive impact. We combine deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners to address complex environmental challenges. We are looking for an Intermediate Environmental Professional - Scientist or Engineer to join our Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation (CAR) Team in our Atlantic Canada office location at St. John’s, NL. We strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in, and we invite you to become part of our global network of skilled professionals working towards this goal.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on ESAs and remediation projects.
- Solid knowledge of both Provincial and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment—juggling multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed.
- Exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
- Flexibility to work variable hours and travel to project sites across Atlantic Canada and occasionally beyond.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in completion of risk assessments.
- A P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation.
- A comprehensive understanding and experience working on Provincial properties and/or knowledge of the Atlantic Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) process.
- Familiarity with the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) or similar federal frameworks.
- Bilingualism.
Responsibilities
- Perform Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Coordinate field activities that include sampling of groundwater, soil, soil vapour, sediment, surface water.
- Perform oversight of excavation and drilling activities, on occasion.
- Implement and enforce health and safety plans on construction sites.
- Supervision of the activities of site personnel as well as those of subcontractors.
- Interact with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Project task coordination and ability to manage projects, procure subcontractor, implement/oversee field work, participate in risk assessment and remedial design efforts.
- Technical report writing and proposal development for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities.
- Support Project Managers/Business Groups on various environmental and industrial projects.
- Lead internal project teams for multi-media assessments of complex sites.
- Possess strong project management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budget.
- Support the growth of the environmental practice in Eastern Canada.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
