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.

We have a specialized geomorphology team that uses a science-based, interdisciplinary approach based on detailed knowledge of riverine and coastal geomorphology, process sedimentology, hydraulics and geomatics. Our tailored services include geomorphological characterization, creek and shoreline restoration, geomatics, fluvial and coastal hazard assessments, and hydraulic and morphological modelling, to protect, maintain, restore, and improve fluvial and coastal systems.

If you want your next professional experience to be one that helps you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, access limitless growth opportunities, and benefit our Ontario communities, consider joining us! GHD is currently seeking an Intermediate Geomorphologist to join this dynamic and growing group in Mississauga. The successful candidate will be a self-motivating individual with strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and presentation of technical information and reports
• Manage stream restoration and erosion protection projects
• Undertake corridor and crossing studies in order to identify risk from natural hazards
• Lead all aspects of field data collection exercises, including data synthesis
• Work with various forms of spatial information, including digital topographic data and aerial imagery
• Supervise the completion of monitoring studies
• Supervise and mentor junior staff
• Coordinate construction implementation of channel restoration designs
• Travel as required for various field programs

Skills, Proficiencies and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a Physical Geography, Geomorphology, River Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, or equivalent education
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) accreditation in Geomorphology or Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license in the Province of Ontario is preferred
• Proven scientific skills in a range of areas including field data collection, river mechanics, sediment transport, geomorphic processes, and hydraulics
• Experience in related aspects of water resources including environmental geoscience, biogeography, aquatic and ecological sciences
• Experience in geomatics, airphoto interpretation/manipulation, and field surveys (total station, RTK)
• Strong communication skills with the proven track record to present clearly, and promote understanding through effective verbal, written and listening skills
• Possess strong digital literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• AutoCAD or hydraulic model software experience would be an asset
• Valid G driver's license

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.

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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.

Covid Vaccine Position Statement

In response to the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, GHD has established an Operating Procedure confirming it will comply with vaccination requirements for any work which is subject to either (i) municipal, provincial, or federal government mandates or (ii) client requirements which require vaccination to perform such work, either on a client site or any workplace ("Work Requiring Vaccination"). To the extent allowed by law, GHD employees performing Work Requiring Vaccination will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may be required to show proof of vaccination prior to engaging in this work. GHD will consider reasonable accommodation requests in the event you are unable to be vaccinated on the basis of a protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.