Graduate Environmental Scientist / Graduate Environmental Engineer

GHD; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Emergency Response to join our Canada West Environmental Group. The role offers exposure to emergency spill response, field investigations, and regulatory reporting in a collaborative, cross‑regional team.

You will spend roughly 70% of the time in the field and 30% in the office, with a hybrid arrangement to support flexible, rigorous project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Environmental, Civil, Geology, or related field.
• Previous related experience or co-op beneficial.
• Flexible schedule; ability to work weekends, holidays and nights when required.
• Experience in consulting environment is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency spill response and field investigation services.
• Oversee contractors and field activities including sampling and site work.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Create progress updates and assist project managers with reporting.
• Travel to remote sites; support 70% field work and 30% office.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng. in Environmental, Civil, Geology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

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.
We offer a professional and friendly culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. We also provide attractive career and professional development through the GHD Business School.

Who are we looking for?

Come join our dynamic Emergency Preparedness and Response Team in the Canada West region to grow your career to the next level! As an Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Emergency Response, you will play a meaningful role within our Environmental Group. This position gives candidates 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 is based out of our Vancouver, BC office.

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:

Emergency Spill Response:

• Required to be available 24/7 to assist with providing on-site professional services to assist with emergency spill response for clients in Canada West and across Canada
• Spills may include train derailments, pipeline releases, trucking accidents, chemical spills, etc.
• Assist in preparing emergency response plans, participate in emergency exercises, and provision of training to clients, etc.
• Work with various business groups within the region to accomplish urgent client deliverables and tasks
• Experience in environmental investigation and remediation

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, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and soil sampling
• Drone/UAV operation and surveying
• Industrial hygiene air monitoring and sampling

Report Writing:

• Assist with preparation of proposals, work plans, reports, and regulatory submissions on behalf of clients
• Create progress updates and draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager
• Process, analyze, and present data for review by project manager
• Assist in the preparation of project related memorandums and reports
• Assist other team members and project managers with report writing
• Researching regulatory information using various resources

Desired Mindset:

• Eager to invest time and energy into exciting projects in return for accelerated career growth and development.
• Volunteer for opportunities to participate and learn as much as possible predominantly through project based learning
• Open to travel and outdoors work in remote areas

What you will bring to the team:

• B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Geological, Chemical or equivalent)
• Previous related experience or co-op experience would be considered a benefit
• Flexible work schedule, ability to work weekends, holidays and nights when required
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment would be an asset
• 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 skills to be able to meet deadlines
• Field work will require working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs, when required
• Willingness and desire to travel, with the ability to work remotely and internationally
• This position will be roughly 70% field and 30% office, with the option to work from home in our hybrid model.

Salary: Calgary

Engineering Graduates: $74,000 | Science Graduates: $65,000

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

This position is for an existing vacancy

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an equitable and inclusive workplace. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.