Job Description

Emergency Response Project Manager

Take on some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We\'ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

There\xe2\x80\x99s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to helping you do exactly that.

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.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you\'ll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with our multi-disciplinary team in Halifax, you will:

• Direct, manage, and assist with environmental spill response services in Halifax and surrounding areas
• Manage every steps of projects while respecting budgets and timetable and the quality of the services execution
• Develop partnerships with local/regional contractors to provide support services such as: air monitoring; environmental sampling, documentation, and risk assessment; ICS management; SCAT; waste management, etc.
• Prepare technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets - Data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards
• Interpret and implement environmental regulations
• Support and apply the health, safety and environment managing system requirements
• Coordinate small- to large-scale projects including maintenance of project schedules and budgets and coordination of project staff.
• Working closely with small and large project teams and contractor groups to ensure project requirements are met

What you will bring to the team:

• BS or MS in chemistry, biology, earth sciences, geography, environmental engineering, or environmental sciences
• 3 to 6 years of experience in spill response, management, assessment, and cleanup preferred
• Experienced in environmental assessment/sampling and air monitoring
• Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude
• Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner
• Strong understanding of Nova Scotia Regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with other technical professionals, clients, and regulatory officials is a must
• Positive attitude, very strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time (mostly local, some regional)
• Willingness to respond to call outs during non-routine working hours
• Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks
• Current OHSA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, ICS certification preferred
• Must reside in Halifax or surrounding area

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