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.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for an Environmental Engineering or Science Graduate to join our Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team, based in our Toronto Office. You will support multidisciplinary teams delivering environmental site assessments, brownfield redevelopment, remediation, soil and groundwater management, and long-term monitoring services for public and private sector clients across Ontario.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD.
With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.
Be part of our dynamic culture!
Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model that combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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:
- Supporting a wide range of contamination assessment and remediation projects, including brownfield redevelopment, environmental due diligence, soil and groundwater management, and long-term monitoring programs.
- Coordinating project activities with GHD staff, contractors, laboratories, clients, regulators, and public agencies, including scheduling field work, supporting permit requirements, and maintaining clear project records.
- Completing field work and providing oversight for environmental investigations and remediation activities, including drilling, borehole logging, soil sampling, monitoring well installation, groundwater and surface water sampling, vapour sampling, excavation, and remedial construction.
- Compiling, interpreting, and analysing geochemical, geological, hydrogeological, and laboratory data; assist with preparing data tables, stratigraphic logs, figures, and other project deliverables.
- Assisting with Phase I/One and Phase II/Two Environmental Site Assessments, including records reviews, site inspections, data evaluation, and comparison of analytical results with applicable regulatory criteria.
- Preparing project-related technical documents, including work plans, environmental reports, technical memoranda, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, proposals, sampling plans, monitoring reports, and remediation documentation.
- Upholding GHD and client health and safety requirements and contribute to safe, high-quality project delivery.
What you will bring to the team:
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline relevant to environmental site assessment and remediation.
- Eligible to pursue a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist designation in Ontario.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to project teams, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organization, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- Collaborative, proactive, and flexible approach to project types and responsibilities.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This role includes fieldwork and travel to project sites across Ontario, including the occasional extended workdays and travel to remote locations. Whenever practicable, assignments are scheduled in advance. GHD provides required safety training and equipment, and reasonable accommodation is available throughout employment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
- Valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence; a motor vehicle record check will be completed before hire. Access to a vehicle is required to travel to project sites. Eligible business travel is reimbursed in accordance with GHD policy. Reasonable accommodation will be considered.
Assets, not requirements
- 0-2 years of relevant experience including co-op, internship, summer employment or project experience related to environmental consulting, contaminated sites, remediation, hydrogeology or construction.
- Experience collecting or interpreting environmental data.
- Familiarity with environmental site assessments or Ontario environmental regulations.
- Experience preparing technical documents, data tables, figures or field records.
- Eligibility to work within the USA
The salary for this position is $65,000 to $72,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
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.
