Emergency Management Specialist (Junior) — Hybrid & Travel

GHD; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Junior Specialist (Emergency Management) in Waterloo, Ontario. The role supports Emergency Preparedness services, incident command system management, and regulatory planning within our Environmental Group.

Hybrid work, three days in-office, offers collaboration and growth across North America. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, science, or emergency management, with 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, or emergency management (industry focus).
• 1–2 years of experience in emergency management or related field.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to audiences of varying technical abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and respond to non-routine hours.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Emergency Preparedness services including planning, hazard and risk assessments, training and exercises for environmental response (oil/chemical), ICS management.
• Conduct consequence modelling using various software programs.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, proposals, evaluations and lessons learned documents.
• Support gap assessments and program reviews of client emergency management programs.
• Assist business development and proposal pursuits; support project management activities (cost/budget tracking, scheduling, client communication).

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/science/emergency management

Job description

GHD is seeking a Junior Specialist (Emergency Management) in Waterloo, Ontario. The role supports Emergency Preparedness services, incident command system management, and regulatory planning within our Environmental Group.

Hybrid work, three days in-office, offers collaboration and growth across North America. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, science, or emergency management, with 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills,