Environmental Professional - Scientist or Engineer

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At GHD, we are currently looking for an Intermediate Environmental Professional - Scientist or Engineer to join our Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation (CAR) Team in our Atlantic Canada office location at St. John’s, NL.

Who are we looking for?

• Perform Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Experience in completion of risk assessments, considered an asset.
• Coordinate field activities that include sampling of groundwater, soil, soil vapour, sediment, surface water.
• Perform oversight of excavation and drilling activities, on occasion.
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans on construction sites.
• Supervision of the activities of site personnel as well as those of subcontractors.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Project task coordination and ability to manage projects, procure subcontractor, implement/oversee field work, participate in risk assessment and remedial design efforts.
• Technical report writing and proposal development for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities.
• Support Project Managers/Business Groups on various environmental and industrial projects.
• Lead internal project teams for multi-media assessments of complex sites.
• Possess strong project management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budget.
• Support the growth of the environmental practice in Eastern Canada.

What you will bring to the Team:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering. A P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation is considered a strong asset.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on ESAs and remediation projects. 
• Solid knowledge of both Provincial and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
• A comprehensive understanding and experience working on Provincial  properties and/or knowledge of the Atlantic Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) process would be a great asset.
• Familiarity with the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) or similar federal frameworks is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment—juggling multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed.
• Exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Flexibility to work variable hours and travel to project sites across Atlantic Canada and occasionally beyond.

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.