Job Description

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Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world\'s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Come join the GHD Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST), Canada\'s largest spill consultant emergency-based spill preparedness and response business in Canada. GHD FIRST services pipeline, oil & gas, rail, chemicals, manufacturing, insurance, and transportation industries across North America with our 24/7 response program. We are looking for dedicated individuals, with the strong problem solving skills who are interested in joining other high performing individuals, to join our team!

Due to the nature of work, the GHD FIRST program invests heavily into specialized training and provides many opportunities to support projects across North America. Our staff are recognized as leaders in the firm and we pride ourselves in supporting all our team members with their career aspirations through additional training and opportunities to support other facets that interest you in our program. GHD FIRST in Western Canada has continually grown and diversifying our portfolio of projects and we are looking to continue our trajectory in the market while maintaining our reputation of being the number one consultant in the Emergency Preparedness and Response World. The GHD FIRST team provides an exciting opportunity to learn on the fly with support from some of the top specialists in their respective fields. Our team keeps each other accountable in a supportive environment and we participate in many team building activities when possible. If you are looking to expedite your career growth with unique challenges with an opportunity to develop your business acumen, please apply to this opportunity.

As an Intermediate Environmental Engineer - 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. The role can be based out of our Vancouver, BC office.

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, with more of a focus on leading fieldwork activities, project coordination and project management
• Responsible for contractor oversight tasks including containment/confinement of spills, drilling, monitoring well installation, soil excavation, product removal, stream rehabilitation, site restoration, etc.
• Assist in conducting water level monitoring, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and soil sampling
• Drone/UAV operation and surveying
• Industrial hygiene air monitoring and sampling

Report Writing:

• Preparation of regulatory submissions on behalf of clients
• Create and review progress updates and draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager
• Assist in building charts, tables and figures for review by project manager
• Assist in the preparation of project related memorandums and reports
• Assist Project Manager with proposal writing
• Ensure the accuracy of the latest regulatory information is using various resources

Project Management:

• Manage projects including coordination of field activities, lead field personnel, analytical set up and working with subcontractors
• Coordination of technical resources and personnel including drafting, database, chemistry, and staff throughout project duration
• Assist with special projects as needed

Desired Mindset:

• Individuals who want to be part of 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
• 3 - 5 years of experience required, co-op experience would be considered a benefit
• Flexible work schedule, ability to work weekends, holidays and nights when required
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment is a benefit
• This intermediate position will be roughly 70% field and 30% office, with the option to occasionally work from home
• 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, and as a team leader 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 skill 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 an 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.

About Us:

Why GHD?

Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Who we are

We are committed to solving the world\'s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly \'One GHD\' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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