Junior/Intermediate Engineer (Emergency Management, Exercise)

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.

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. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

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

Let's solve the big problems together.

Who are we looking for?

Come join our dynamic Emergency Preparedness and Response Team in the Western Canada region to grow your career to the next level! as a Junior / Intermediate Specialist (Emergency Management), 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 will be based out of either our Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver offices.

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

• Lead Or Support the delivery of Emergency Management (EM) services such as training and exercises for environmental response (oil / chemical ), Incident Command System (ICS) management, regulatory / response planning, hazard and risk assessments.
• Lead or support the preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, and work plans
• Assist in gap assessment and program review of client emergency management programs
• Be available for afterhours response to attend emergencies to support Incident Management Team (IMT) functions and to support local field staff as they perform the following functions (inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, operating UAVs, and sampling efforts at the project site)
• Support business development with existing as well as new clients, including assisting with proposal pursuits
• Lead or support project management activities including, cost and budget tracking, scheduling, client communication and liaising, and preparation and implementation of scopes of work
• Support training and mentoring of junior staff

What you will bring to the team :

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in science / engineering (such as chemical, mechanical, environmental) or emergency management (with an industry focus)
• Previous employment experience in a consulting / engineering / industrial Emergency Management role
• 2+ years' experience required, co-op experience would be considered a benefit
• Previous experience leading or supporting exercise delivery using the . Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
• Previous employment experience in similar regulatory / response planning capacity with experience in some, or all, of the following areas will be considered an asset : Environmental Emergency (E2) Plans (ECCC) Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAP)(TC) Spill Preventions and Contingency Plans (BCMOE) Process Safety Management Plans (OSHA, CSA, CCPS) Emergency Response Plans Process safety management (PSM) Process hazard analyses (PHA)
• Experience in industrial settings, dangerous goods, regulatory compliance, process flow, and / or process safety considered an asset
• Lead or support project management activities including, cost and budget tracking, scheduling, client communication and liaising, and preparation and implementation of scopes of work
• Prior consulting experience, working with clients on the delivery of EM projects, will be considered an asset
• Intermediate knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs
• Proven problem-solving abilities and proficiency
• Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner to audiences of varying technical abilities and backgrounds
• Ability to qualify for and attain a TN Visa to work in the United States
• Positive attitude with very strong interpersonal skills
• Readiness to travel up to 25% of the time. Ability to respond to call outs during non-routine working hours may be considered an advantage, but not specifically required
• High degree of personal initiative, great teammate, and capable of working on a wide variety of tasks
• Must have a valid drivers license and passport.
16 days ago