EHS - Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Graduate - Waterloo

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. 

At GHD, we are focused on the development of our entry-level technical staff. We have ongoing opportunities for networking, training, mentoring, as well as exposure to different business areas and career paths. At GHD our interns and entry-level professionals are actively involved in a variety of projects that will develop their technical and professional skills.

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. 

The Successful Candidate will have opportunities to be involved in a variety of projects relating to:

• North America wide concentrating in Ontario.
• Work with a wide variety of clients including large industrial/commercial facilities, developers, and municipalities/cities. 
• Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA), Construction noise and vibration, highway expansion, land development, noise complaint investigations, building acoustics, and large environmental assessments
  
  

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Acoustic Assessment Reports for ECA Applications and EASR Registrations
• Coordinate and implement field work to conduct noise emission source inventories and noise measurements
• Conduct noise modeling using Cadna A and TNM software
• Preparation of Acoustic Assessment Reports and Acoustic Audits
• Assist with the design of noise abatement such as silencers, barriers and wall treatment
• Aid senior staff in technical research
• Work with GHD’s corporate Air & Noise Group, consisting of over 80 engineers and scientists across North America.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Recent or upcoming graduate from a Bachelor or Masters Degree program of Applied Science or Engineering in Chemical, Environmental, Civil or Mechanical Engineering programs
• Previous co-op experience or relevant work experience preferred, however, not a firm requirement
• Ability to prepare proposals in plain language addressing client requirements
• Attention to detail along with strong organizational skills
• Ability to complete work under tight deadlines when required
• Works well independently as well as a part of a team
• Willingness to travel/work on-site independently completing field work in support of GHD's Environmental Compliance business
• No aversion to heights along with the ability to work in high noise areas
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical to this position. Strong emphasis will be placed on your ability to communicate and engage in technical conversation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook
• Previous field experience is considered an asset
• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) member or plan to become one
• Previous experience in computer aided design (CAD) modelling software such as SolidWorks, CATIA and/or Autodesk Inventor is beneficial
• Previous experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as CFX, Fluent, StarCCM+ and/or OpenFOAM is beneficial
• Valid G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  
  

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.