GHD Group

Environmental Scientist

GHD Group • $67K — $100K *
Nepean, ON K2E 0A2In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Geology or a related field
  • Preferred: P.Geo. license or in progress
  • 2 to 6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and remediations
  • Strong expertise in field assessments and technical reporting
  • Proven skills in project coordination
  • Valid full Class G Ontario driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute contaminated site investigation and remediation projects
  • Collaborate with Project Coordinators, Managers, Directors, and Technical Leads
  • Mentor junior environmental practitioners in field and office settings
  • Assist Project Managers and Directors with project coordination from start to finish
  • Engage with clients to foster strong relationships and improve service delivery
  • Maintain health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Promote a culture of innovation through creative multi-stakeholder solutions

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a high-performing team
  • Involvement in diverse and varied projects
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Focus on innovation and creativity in environmental solutions
  • Access to industry networks and client engagement opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Contamination Assessment and Remediation Group in our Ottawa, ON office. In this role, you will support our Project Managers and Project Directors in the execution of environmental site assessment, remediation, and excess soil projects. You'll be expected to nurture solid client relationships, help plan and coordinate site assessments, perform analysis of environmental data, and develop environmentally responsible solutions to meet regulatory obligations.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Contaminated Sites Investigation and Remediation Design: Planning and execution of engineering and scientific solutions for project sites through assessment, remediation and/or risk assessment, that conform to organizational and/or regulatory standards. This will include frequent field work to establish base competencies within the contaminated sites and remediation team.
  • Team Collaboration: Participate in a team environment working closely with other Project Coordinators, Project Managers (PMs), Project Directors (PDs) and Technical Leads as well as other Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
  • Professional Supervision: Provide effective field and office mentoring of more junior environmental practitioners' professional development. Assist with project resourcing, systems and processes to ensure timely delivery of services meeting client requirements and budgets with strong technical abilities.
  • Project Coordination: Assist PMs and PDs from proposal through to execution in accordance with our project management and quality performance metrics. This will include working on a portfolio of projects reporting to the Business Group Leader (BGL) on both federally regulated and provincially regulated projects for diverse clients.
  • Client & Customer Engagement (External): Nurture important client relationships and engaging with industry networks; working with PMs and PDs to ensure delivery of an enhanced client experience.
  • Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment: Maintain health, safety, quality, and environment key performance indicators (KPIs) and behaviours.
  • Culture of Innovation: Drive a culture of innovation by creating multi-stakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units.


What you will bring to the team:
  • Bachelor's (and/or master's) degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Geology or related discipline
  • P.Geo. license, or working towards, is preferred
  • 2 to 6 years of experience with contaminated site assessments and remediations
  • Expertise in field assessments, technical reporting, and project coordination
  • Valid full Class G Ontario driver's license


Please note:
  • The salary range for this position is $67,500 to $100,000. 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 adhering 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
  • This position is for an existing vacancy


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.
Learn more about GHD Group
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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