Waste Management Engineering Graduate

GHD; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodation

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Waste Management Graduate Engineer to join our growing Canadian Operations in Waterloo, Mississauga, Toronto, or Ottawa, Ontario. This role offers exposure to landfills, transfer stations, recycling, and waste‑to‑energy projects as part of a structured new graduate program.

You will work with an energetic team, supporting studies, designs, permitting, and field activities while traveling across Ontario and Canada.

Qualifications

• Civil or Environmental Engineering degree.
• Recent graduate (graduated within the last 2 years).
• Maximum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of waste management, technologies and regulations will be an asset.
• Passionate about the future of a diverse waste management industry in Ontario and beyond.
• Eager to work with multi‑discipline engineering teams (i.e., civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, etc.).
• Valid drivers' license with driving record in good standing.
• Willingness and ability for travel within Ontario and Canada for meetings, site visits, and to conduct field work, as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to waste projects that include landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities, anaerobic digestion facilities, composting facilities, and/or waste-to-energy facilities.
• Support landfill and facility contract administration, construction oversight, site inspection/monitoring, and operations support, including with full‑time site work for projects.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of studies, conceptual and detail designs, permitting and approvals,
• Contribute to the development and coordination of construction contract documents, field notes, mark‑up drawings, preliminary quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, payment certification, and reporting.
• Effectively communicate and connect with team members, contractors, clients, regulatory authorities, and the general public.
• Support preparation of proposals and strategic business development activities with other team members.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

MS Office

Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Recent graduate (graduated within the last 2 years)

Maximum of 2 years of relevant professional experience

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Job 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.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Waste Management Graduate Engineer to join one of our fastest growing Canadian Operations in Waterloo, Mississauga, Toronto, or Ottawa, Ontario. This position is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of an established waste management practice in Canada with a vision of changing waste to resources. We are seeking a technically strong waste management engineer‑in‑training to grow into an industry leader with our team.

Our New Graduates have the ability to participate in GHD’s Waste Management Services Line, New Graduate Program and other networking and mentorship opportunities.

If you are passionate and committed to advancing circular economy initiatives within our communities, this may be the role you’ve been searching for!

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let’s solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Contribute to waste projects that include landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities, anaerobic digestion facilities, composting facilities, and/or waste-to-energy facilities.
• Support landfill and facility contract administration, construction oversight, site inspection/monitoring, and operations support, including with full‑time site work for projects.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of studies, conceptual and detail designs, permitting and approvals,
• Contribute to the development and coordination of construction contract documents, field notes, mark‑up drawings, preliminary quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, payment certification, and reporting.
• Effectively communicate and connect with team members, contractors, clients, regulatory authorities, and the general public.
• Support preparation of proposals and strategic business development activities with other team members.

What you will bring to the team:

• Civil or Environmental Engineering degree.
• Recent graduate (graduated within the last 2 years)
• Maximum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of waste management, technologies and regulations will be an asset.
• Passionate about the future of a diverse waste management industry in Ontario and beyond.
• Eager to work with multi‑discipline engineering teams (i.e., civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, etc.).
• Valid drivers' license with driving record in good standing.
• Willingness and ability for travel within Ontario and Canada for meetings, site visits, and to conduct field work, as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.

Salary

• GTA (Toronto, Mississauga): Engineer: $73,000 | Scientist: $66,000
• Waterloo: Engineer $68,500 | Scientist $63,000
• Ottawa: Engineer $69,500 | Scientist: $65,000

Salary is based on the preferred work location. If the selected candidate´s location differs, changes to the salary range may apply.

Artificial Intelligence

At GHD, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.

Vacancy: 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. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting 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.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.