Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
2 days ago
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Job Description
Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer (Contaminated Sites) – Halifax
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.
Who are we looking for?
We are currently looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation (CAR) Teams in our Atlantic Canada office locations at Bedford, NS.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Engineering Solutions Design: Overseeing, planning, and designing of environmental sampling and analysis work plans;
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Completing of environmental risk assessments; Implementing and enforcing project specific health and safety plans on project sites;
- Environmental Site Assessments: Overseeing project teams performing complex Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
- Technical Troubleshooting: Performing senior review and regulatory compliance oversight;
- Technical Developments Recommendation: Technical report writing and proposal development for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities;
- Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
- Project Management: Supervising project teams completing field activities including monitoring/sampling, excavation, drilling and remedial activities; Procuring services and contract management; Supporting Project Managers and Business Groups on various environmental and industrial projects; Leading internal project teams for multi-media assessments of complex sites; Possessing strong project management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budget;
- Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
- Research: Completing peer reviews, providing recommendations, and quality control/quality review of technical reports;
- Personal Capability Building: Supporting the growth of the environmental practice in Eastern Canada.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Interacting with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies;
What you will bring to the team:
- An undergraduate or Graduate degree in Science or Engineering. P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation considered an asset.
- A minimum of 8 years of environmental consulting experience completing ESAs and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental guidelines and regulations.
- A comprehensive understanding and experience with Federal framework and/or FCSAP process would be a great asset.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle;
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments; meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
- Excellent communication, mentoring and technical writing skills.
- Bilingual in French and English are considered an asset.
- Attention to detail. Ability to analyze and synthesize.
- Available to manage, coordinate and/or work on sites throughout Atlantic Canada, or outside the Region, on occasion.
- Site Professional status within Atlantic Canada is considered an asset.
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.
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