Job Description

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Junior Environmental Professional

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.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Junior Environmental Professional to work with our Natural ressources and impact assessment group based out of our Halifax, Nova Scotia office.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there\'s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let\'s solve the big problems together.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in (responsibilities):

• Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary project team to complete projects incorporating biophysical surveys, environmental assessments/permitting, contaminated sites investigation and remediation
• Participate in field programs evaluating the natural environment for a range of private and public clients
• Assist with data compilation, analysis, and evaluation using the application of scientific principles and problem solving skills
• Prepare technical documents, including draft work plans, reports, and biological/chemical datasets
• Prepare project support documents, including health and safety plans
• Coordinating internal GHD environmental disciplines and external sub-consultants
• Assist with contract administration and cost control
• Research, review and understand provincial and federal acts, and regulations

Report Writing:

• Responsible for creating draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager
• Responsible for creating charts and figures for review by project manager
• Assist in the preparation of project related datasets, specifically biophysical and chemical
• Assisting Project Manager with proposal writing

Project Management:

• Assist the Project Manager on projects including coordination of field activities, manage field personnel, analytical set up and working with subcontractors
• Coordination of technical resources and personnel including drafting, database, chemistry, and staff through project duration
• Assist with special projects as needed

What will you bring to the team:

• Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in Environmental Engineering, Science or similar.
• 0-2 years of environmental science or biophysical experience and open to recent grads
• Strong technical writing, data analysis and interpretation skills
• Willing to travel for work and able to conduct fieldwork
• Previous experience in biophysical surveys and contamination assessment and remediation is an asset
• Previous field experience is an asset
• Must hold a valid 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.

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