Senior Environmental Scientist Or Engineer (contaminated Sites) – Halifax

Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer (Contaminated Sites) – Halifax

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.

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 Bedford, NS.

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;
• Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
• Research: Completing peer reviews, providing recommendations, and quality control/quality review of technical reports;
• Personal Capability Building: Supporting the growth of the environmental practice in Eastern Canada.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Interacting with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies;

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 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.
• Bilingual in French and English are considered an asset.
• Attention to detail. Ability to analyze and synthesize.
• Available to manage, coordinate and/or work on sites throughout Atlantic Canada, or outside the Region, on occasion.
• Site Professional status within Atlantic Canada is considered an asset.

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.