Intermediate Environmental Professional - Scientist or Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Mount Pearl, NL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At GHD, we are committed to empowering our people to make a positive impact and 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. This role is an opportunity to become part of our global network of skilled professionals working towards a sustainable future.

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.
Familiarity with the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) or similar federal frameworks is a significant advantage.
Bilingualism is considered an asset.

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.