Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer – Contaminated Sites

GHD

Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer involved in contaminated site assessments and remediation projects. Overseeing project teams and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in Atlantic Canada.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeFredericton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental consulting, including conducting Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and remediation projects, while ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations. Possesses strong project management and technical writing skills, with the ability to lead teams and interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)Regulatory Compliance OversightProject ManagementTechnical Report WritingBilingual in French and English

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Hard Skills

Environmental Risk AssessmentsData AnalysisEngineering DrawingsField Monitoring/SamplingRemedial ActivitiesContract ManagementPeer ReviewsQuality Control/Quality ReviewNew Brunswick FrameworkAtlantic Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA)

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringAttention to DetailAbility to Analyze and SynthesizeAbility to Handle Multiple Project Assignments

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Eng.P.Geo.Site Professional Status

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingProvincial and Federal Environmental GuidelinesFCSAP ProcessHealth and Safety PlansClient InteractionStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing, planning, and designing of environmental sampling and analysis work plans;
Completing of environmental risk assessments; Implementing and enforcing project specific health and safety plans on project sites;
Overseeing project teams performing complex Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
Performing senior review and regulatory compliance oversight;
Technical report writing and proposal development for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities;
Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
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;
Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
Completing peer reviews, providing recommendations, and quality control/quality review of technical reports;
Supporting the growth of the environmental practice in Eastern Canada.
Interacting with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies;

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 working with the New Brunswick framework and/or Atlantic Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) process would be a great asset.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.