GHD Group

Air and Climate Specialist

GHD Group$77K — $129K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) with EGBC.
  • Relevant early-career experience in air quality, climate change, or environmental consulting.
  • Interest and knowledge in air quality modeling and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of GIS and environmental databases is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support air quality and climate change projects in Western Canada.
  • Assist with compliance reporting and greenhouse gas quantification.
  • Contribute to air quality impact assessments for project approvals.
  • Help compile data for atmospheric modeling and technical reviews.
  • Research relevant environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
  • Support fieldwork, including air quality monitoring and site investigations.
  • Prepare technical documents and reports for senior staff review.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model promoting in-office collaboration three days a week.
  • Opportunity for professional development through hands-on experience and mentorship.
  • Work alongside experienced professionals across various projects in multiple sectors.
  • Engagement in a positive, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration.
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and project types.
Full Job Description
Job Description

GHD is seeking an Air & Climate Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) to join our Western Canada Air, Noise & Compliance team based in Vancouver, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build technical consulting experience in air quality, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, regulatory compliance, and environmental approvals while working alongside experienced professionals across Western Canada and GHD's broader North American network.

The successful candidate will support project delivery, technical analysis, reporting, regulatory review, field work, and client-focused solutions for industrial, municipal, energy, infrastructure, and development projects. This role is suited to someone who is curious, detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to grow their career in environmental consulting.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position will see you involved in:
  • Supporting air quality, climate change, greenhouse gas, and regulatory compliance projects across British Columbia and Western Canada.
  • Assisting with air quality compliance reporting, emissions inventories, greenhouse gas quantification, climate-related assessments, and regulatory submissions.
  • Supporting air quality impact assessments for environmental approvals, permits, and project development applications.
  • Assisting with atmospheric dispersion modelling, data management, calculations, technical reviews, and preparation of figures, tables, and supporting documentation.
  • Conducting research and interpreting relevant provincial and federal environmental regulations, standards, guidance documents, and permitting requirements.
  • Supporting ambient air quality monitoring, odour assessments, field investigations, site visits, and contractor coordination as required.
  • Preparing technical memoranda, reports, proposals, work plans, and client deliverables for review by senior staff.
  • Collaborating with engineers, scientists, project managers, and technical specialists across GHD's Air, Noise & Compliance and Sustainability teams.
  • Participating in quality, health, safety, and environmental processes in accordance with GHD standards.
  • Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture while actively developing technical and consulting skills.
What You Will Bring to the Team
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training, or eligible to register as an E.I.T. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
  • Relevant co-op, internship, academic, or early-career experience in air quality, climate change, environmental consulting, emissions reporting, regulatory compliance, or related environmental engineering work.
  • Interest in air quality modelling, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, climate resilience, and environmental approvals.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with data analysis, GIS, AERMOD, CALPUFF, emissions calculations, or environmental databases is considered an asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize technical information clearly and accurately.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively in a team environment, and take initiative in learning new technical areas.
  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for field work or client/project requirements, as needed.

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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.

The salary range for this position is $77,500 to $129,250. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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