Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer; Contaminated Sites

Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer (Contaminated Sites) – Halifax

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation (CAR) teams in Atlantic Canada, based in Bedford, NS.

• Engineering Solutions Design:
  Overseeing, planning, and designing environmental sampling and analysis work plans.
• Health, Safety, and Environment:
  Completing environmental risk assessments and implementing and enforcing project‑specific health and safety plans on project sites.
• Environmental Site Assessments:
  Overseeing project teams performing complex Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Performing senior review and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Technical Developments Recommendation:
  Writing technical reports and developing proposals for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities.
• Engineering Drawings:
  Creating engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Collating and analysing data using preset tools, methods, and formats; working independently.
• Project Management:
  Supervising project teams completing field activities including monitoring/sampling, excavation, drilling and remedial activities; procuring services and managing contracts; supporting Project Managers and Business Groups on various environmental and industrial projects; leading internal project teams for multi‑media assessments of complex sites; possessing strong project‑management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budgets.
• Testing:
  Using product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
• Research:
  Completing peer reviews, providing recommendations, and performing quality control/quality review of technical reports.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Supporting the growth of the environmental practice in Eastern Canada.
• Client & Customer Management (External):
  Interacting with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Science or Engineering; P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation considered an asset.
• A minimum of eight years of environmental consulting experience completing ESAs and remediation projects.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental guidelines and regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with the Federal framework and/or FCSAP process is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Excellent communication, mentoring and technical writing skills.
• Bilingual (French & English) is considered an asset.
• Attention to detail; ability to analyse and synthesise information.
• Availability to manage, coordinate and/or work on sites throughout Atlantic Canada, or outside the region on occasion.
• Site Professional status within Atlantic Canada is an asset.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.