Junior Professional –Impact Assessment

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Bedford, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At GHD, we are committed to supporting and equipping our staff to create positive impacts. We will help you accelerate your career by giving you access to cutting-edge technologies as you tackle complex problems on projects that have a significant influence on communities. By working alongside your colleagues, clients, and partners, you will leave a mark that will last for generations. Put your curiosity and passion to work on the technical challenges we face at GHD. We aim to create opportunities for everyone and offer top-notch training and development programs to accelerate your growth. We are committed to taking care of our environment and ensuring a sustainable future for our communities and the world. Join our global network of engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists working together to create a better world. By working on the development and growth of the Natural Resources & Impact Assessment business group, you will participate in a wide variety of projects within interdisciplinary teams located in Eastern Canada, where GHD has over 400 employees deployed in 12 offices. Our team works for a wide range of clients located across Eastern Canada, including the mining, coastal infrastructure, and renewable energy industries. We are currently looking for a Junior Professional to join our team in Halifax.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline (a master's degree will be an asset). A college diploma in wildlife management or a related field combined with years of experience may be considered equivalent.
• Between 0 and 2 years of professional experience in impact assessment.
• Good knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Availability for short-term travel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in baseline surveys including groundwater and surface water sampling.
• Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. Manage ecological databases, analyze data, and prepare technical reports.
• Organize and prepare complex documents, including environmental impact assessments, permit applications, and monitoring and management plans.
• Gather information and resources, and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
• Help intermediate and senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level