Graduate Environmental Engineer

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?  

Come join our dynamic Emergency Preparedness and Response Team in the Ontario region to grow your career to the next level! As a New Graduate or Junior Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Emergency Response, you will play a meaningful role within our Environmental Group. This position involves performing work with skilled professionals across North America in a collaborative environment with opportunities for specialization and advancement.  The role is based out of our Waterloo, ON office. 

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

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

Emergency Spill Response:

• Required to work on a team that is available 24/7 to assist with providing on-site professional services to assist with  emergency spill response for clients in Ontario and across Canada
• Spills may include train derailments, pipeline releases, trucking accidents, chemical spills, etc. 
• Assist in preparing emergency response plans, participate in emergency exercises, and provision of training to clients, etc.
• Work with various business groups within the region to accomplish urgent client deliverables and tasks
• Assist with various aspects of environmental investigation and remediation

Field Work:

• Participate in emergency spill response projects 
• Conduct contractor oversight tasks including containment/confinement of spills, drilling, monitoring well installation, soil excavation, product removal, stream rehabilitation, site restoration, etc. 
• Conduct water level monitoring, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and soil sampling
• Drone/UAV operation and surveying
• Industrial hygiene air monitoring and sampling

Report Writing:

• Assist with preparation of proposals, work plans, reports, and regulatory submissions on behalf of clients 
• Create progress updates and draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager 
• Process, analyze, and present data for review by project manager and technical experts
• Assist in the preparation of project related memoranda and reports 
• Assist other team members and project managers with report writing 
• Research regulatory information using various resources

Desired Mindset:

• Driven to achieve and excel
• Eager to invest time and energy into exciting projects in return for accelerated career growth and development
• Seek and accept opportunities to participate and learn as much as possible predominantly through project based learning 
• Open to travel and outdoors work in remote areas

What you will bring to the Team:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Geological), Bachelor of Science, or alternate relevant qualifications (e.g., post-graduate studies in environmental engineering or science)
• 0 - 2 years of experience required, co-op experience would be considered a benefit 
• Flexible work schedule, ability to work weekends, holidays and nights on occasion when required 
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment would be an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle 
• Field work will require working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs, when required
• Willingness and desire to travel, with the ability to work remotely and internationally

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.