Emergency Management Specialist
Job in
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
GHD
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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.
Who are we looking for?
Come join our dynamic Emergency Management Team to grow your career to the next level! As an Intermediate/ Senior Specialist (Emergency Management), you will play a meaningful role within our Environmental Group. This position gives the successful 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 will be based on any of our Ontario offices.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Lead the delivery of Emergency Preparedness (EP) services such as regulatory/ response planning, hazard and risk assessments, training and exercises for environmental response (oil/chemical), Incident Command System (ICS) management.Conduct consequence modelling using a variety of software programsLead the preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, evaluations and lessons learned reports, and ICS documentation (All ICS forms [EPA, USCG]), and work plansAssist in gap assessment and program review of client emergency management programsSupport business development with existing as well as new clients, including assisting with proposal pursuitsLead or support project management activities including cost and budget tracking, scheduling, client communication and liaising, and preparation and implementation of scopes of workSupport training and mentoring of junior staffWhat you will bring to the Team:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (such as chemical, mechanical, environmental) or emergency management (with an industry focus)Previous employment experience in a consulting/engineering/Industrial Emergency Management role5+ years' experience requiredPrevious leading or supporting exercise experience using the . Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation ProgramPrevious employment experience in a similar regulatory/ response planning capacity with experience in some or all of the following areas will be considered an asset:
Process Safety Management Plans (CAS or OSHA)
Risk Safety Management Plans (RMP)
Emergency Response Plans (FRP, COSRP, PHMSA/EPA Contingency plans)
Process safety management (Path 2 or PSM)
Process hazard analyses (PHA)Experience in industrial settings, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance, process flow, and/or process safety considered an assetIntermediate knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programsProven problem-solving abilities and proficiencyAbility to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner to audiences of varying technical abilities and backgroundsEligible to qualify for a TN Visa to work in United StatesPositive attitude with very strong interpersonal skillsReadiness to travel up to 25% of the time. Ability to respond to call outs during non-routine working hours will be requiredHigh degree of personal initiative, great teammate, and capable of working on a wide variety of tasksMust have a valid drivers license and passport.
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