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Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate.
We offer a professional and friendly culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity. We also provide attractive career and professional development through the GHD Business School.
Come join our dynamic Emergency Preparedness and Response Team in the Western Canadian region to grow your career to the next level! As a Graduate Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Emergency Response, you will play a meaningful role within our Environmental Group. This position gives candidate the unique experience of working in a matrix business performing work with skilled professionals across North America in a collaborative environment with opportunities for specialization and advancement. This is a remote role – based out Kelowna. The ideal candidate will be local to the Okanagan area and be able to work a combination of in person and remotely.
Emergency Spill Response:
- Required to be available 24/7 to assist with emergency spill response work for clients in various provinces across western Canada
- Spills may include train derailments, pipeline releases, trucking accidents, chemical spills, etc.
- Emergency Preparedness and Planning, and Incident Management (ICS)
- Assist in preparing emergency response plans, participation in emergency exercises, and provision of training to clients, etc.
- Work with various business groups within the region in order to accomplish urgent client deliverables and tasks
- Experience in environmental investigation and remediation
Field Work:
- Participate in emergency spill response projects
- Responsible for contractor oversight tasks including containment/confinement of spills, drilling, monitoring well installation, soil excavation, product removal, stream rehabilitation, site restoration, etc.
- Conduct water level monitoring, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and soil sampling
- Drone/UAV operation and surveying
- Industrial hygiene air monitoring and sampling
Report Writing:
- Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions on behalf of clients
- Create progress updates and draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager
- Build charts, tables and figures for review by project manager
- Assist in the preparation of project related memorandums and reports
- Assist other team members and project managers with proposal writing
- Researching regulatory information using various resources
Desired Mindset:
- Individuals who want to part of a something unique, a team member who can feel supported in all aspects of their career growth
- Volunteer for opportunities to participate and learn as much as possible predominantly through project based learning
- Open to opportunities
Desired Skills & Experience:
- B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Geological, Chemical or equivalent). Minor in business administration would be an asset
- 0 - 2 years of experience required, co-op experience would be considered a benefit
- Successful hire will need to be local to the Okanagan area in this role, and able to work a combination of in-person on site and remote from home.
- Flexible work schedule, ability to work weekends, holidays and nights when required
- Previous experience working in a consulting environment would be an asset
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital to this role in order to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.
- Work as a team member to exceed client expectations
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- High level of attention to detail, analytical skills along with time management skills to be able to meet deadlines
- Field work will require working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs, when required
- Willingness and desire to travel, with the ability to work remotely and internationally
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.
Salary Range: $64,000 - $74,000 based on experience.
