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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Environment Scientist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's
Montreal, QC, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Brossard, QC, Canada
HybridThree days per week in the office; field travel is required as needed.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A relevant bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, earth science, or a related scientific field.
  • A professional designation or eligibility for membership in a relevant scientific professional association in Quebec is an asset.
  • Zero to two years of experience in environmental science; fieldwork or construction-site experience is an asset.
  • Availability to travel for fieldwork as needed, including the possibility of long hours, difficult weather, and remote locations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Flexibility regarding project types and responsibilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English to convey technical information to subcontractors, field personnel, clients, and colleagues.
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to manage one’s schedule.
  • A valid driver’s license; driving record verification will be conducted before hiring.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare technical project documents, including environmental reports, technical specifications, work plans, and cost estimates, for review.
  • Perform fieldwork and monitoring for environmental investigations and remediation, including site investigations, subcontractor management, soil sampling, well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation work, contract administration, and vapor sampling.
  • Participate in projects involving environmental monitoring, due diligence, and soil and groundwater management for private, public, and federal sectors, including infrastructure and real estate or building development projects.
  • Coordinate and plan project-related work in collaboration with GHD personnel, external subcontractors, and public entities, including obtaining permits.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

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