Environmental Scientist
6 months ago
Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.
Come join the GHD Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST), Canada’s largest spill consultant emergency-based spill preparedness and response business in Canada. GHD FIRST services pipeline, oil & gas, rail, chemicals, manufacturing, insurance, and transportation industries across North America with our 24/7 response program. We are looking for dedicated individuals, with the strong problem solving skills who are interested in joining other high performing individuals, to join our team
Due to continuing growth, we are seeking an **Environmental Engineer or Scientist **with experience in environmental investigation and remediation to join our Spill Response Team in our **Vancouver, British Columbia **office.
**Emergency Spill Response**:
- Required to be available 24/7 to assist with emergency spill response work for clients
- Spills may include train derailments, pipeline releases, trucking accidents, chemical spills, etc.
- Emergency Preparedness and Planning
- Assist in preparing emergency response plans, participation in emergency exercises, and provision of training to clients, etc.
**Field Work**:
- Participate in emergency spill response projects
- Responsible for contractor oversight tasks including containment/confinement of spills, drilling, monitoring well installation, soil excavation, product removal, stream rehabilitation, site restoration, etc.
- Conduct water level monitoring, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and air monitoring
**Report Writing**:
- Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions on behalf of clients
- Create draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager
- Build charts and figures for review by project manager
- Assist in the preparation of project related memorandums
- Assist Project Manager with proposal writing
- Researching regulatory information using various resources
**Project Management**:
- Manage projects including coordination of field activities, lead 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
**Desired Skills & Experience**:
- B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Geological, Chemical or equivalent). Minor in business administration would be an asset
- 3 - 5 years' experience required, co-op experience would be considered a benefit
- Flexible work schedule, ability to work weekends, nights when required
- Previous experience working in a consulting environment
- Willingness to travel
- This junior position will be 70% field and 30% office.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital to this role in order to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.
- Work as a team member to exceed client expectations
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- High level of attention to detail, analytical skills along with time management skill to be able to meet deadlines
- Field work will require working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs
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**Take on some of the world’s 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.
**EEO Statement Canada**: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.
Salary Range (Vancouver, BC): $57,204 - $94,500
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