Geomorphologist

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?   

GHD is currently seeking a Geomorphologist to join this dynamic and growing group in Mississauga. The successful candidate will be a self-motivating individual with strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving abilities.

Our Hybrid Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.                                                                                     

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Personal Capability Building: 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. This includes staying current on techniques related to stream restoration, erosion protection, and the use of spatial data such as digital topography and aerial imagery.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. This includes leading field data collection exercises, supervising monitoring studies, synthesizing data, and analyzing technical information and reports for use in natural hazard risk assessments, channel restoration, and erosion protection initiatives.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: 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. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate. This extends to ensuring safe practices during field programs and construction implementation of restoration designs.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers. Provide technical updates and support throughout project delivery, including during stream restoration, corridor studies, and erosion protection projects.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. Coordinate tasks such as the supervision of junior staff, fieldwork logistics, and the implementation of channel restoration designs, while ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: 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. Provide input based on experience managing stream and habitat restoration projects, and hazard assessments.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise. Share knowledge and mentor junior staff in areas such as field methodologies, data analysis, spatial information usage, and project execution.
• Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature. This includes applying findings from corridor and crossing studies, erosion risk assessments, and restoration monitoring programs to inform practical, site-specific solutions.
• Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports. Report on field data outcomes, monitoring studies, and spatial analysis to support project planning and decision-making.
• Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Support this with field data collected during stream and habitat restoration activities.
• Habitat Management: Contribute to a process of managing saltwater habitats, focusing on environmental conservation. Coordinate with field teams to integrate restoration design implementation and monitoring as part of broader habitat management objectives.

Education

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Physical Geography, Geomorphology, River Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, or equivalent education
• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) accreditation in Geomorphology or Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license in the Province of Ontario is preferred

Experience

• General Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experience in related aspects of water resources including environmental geoscience, biogeography, aquatic and ecological sciences.
• Proven scientific skills in a range of areas including field data collection, river mechanics, sediment transport, geomorphic processes, and hydraulics
• Experience in geomatics, air photo interpretation/manipulation, and field surveys (total station, RTK)
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record of presenting clearly, and promoting understanding through effective verbal, written, and listening skills
• Possess strong digital literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• AutoCAD or hydraulic model software experience would be an asset
• Valid G driver’s license

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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