Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer - Contaminated Sites

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

We are currently looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation (CAR) Teams in our Atlantic Canada office location in Fredericton, NB or in Bedford, NS.

Our Hybrid Work 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.

Apply today, we'd love to hear from you!

Who are we looking for?

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

• Engineering Solutions Design: Overseeing, planning, and designing of environmental sampling and analysis work plans.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Completing of environmental risk assessments; Implementing and enforcing project specific health and safety plans on project sites.
• Environmental Site Assessments: Overseeing project teams performing complex Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Technical Troubleshooting: Performing senior review and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Technical report writing and proposal development for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities.
• Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions. 
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. 
• Project Management: Supervising project teams completing field activities including monitoring/sampling, excavation, drilling and remedial activities; Procuring services and contract management; Supporting Project Managers and Business Groups on various environmental and industrial projects; Leading internal project teams for multi-media assessments of complex sites; Possessing strong project management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budget.

What you will bring to the team:

• An undergraduate or Graduate degree in Science or Engineering. P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation considered an asset.
• A minimum of 8 years of environmental consulting experience completing ESAs and remediation projects.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental guidelines and regulations.
• A comprehensive understanding and experience working with the New Brunswick framework and/or Atlantic Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) process would be a great asset.
• A comprehensive understanding and experience with Federal framework and/or FCSAP process would be a great asset.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments; meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. 
• Excellent communication, mentoring and technical writing skills. 

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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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