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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?

Our Vancouver, BC office is seeking a New Grad to join our Waste Management Team, one of our fastest growing Canadian Operations. You would join our North American solid waste group of 80 professionals. Professional development opportunities through the GHD Business School including internal global technical conferences and external training are available and participation in relevant industry associations is supported and encouraged.

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 programs 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.

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

• Assist the project managers on waste management projects on time and on budget for clients requiring feasibility, technology evaluation and selection, permitting, operations support, detailed design, construction management and inspection, and environmental studies
• Contribute to the design of landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, anaerobic digestion, renewable natural gas, and advanced thermal conversion facilities
• Aide in preparing proposals, technical reports, design contracts, detailed designs
• Coordinate technical resources and personnel including drafters, 3D designers, GIS and database technicians, chemists, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and planners to complete waste management facility designs and plans
• Effectively communicate with existing and prospective clients
• Complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Develop and administer construction contract documents
• Conduct construction inspections and chair construction progress meetings
• Complete regulatory conformance reviews
• Develop studies and designs to support permitting applications under the direction of a senior solid waste engineer
• Participate in liaison with regulators
• Contribute to proposal preparation

What you will bring to the team:

• Civil, chemical, or environmental graduate with eligibility for E.I.T. registration in BC
• 0-2 years of work experience related to the role.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with driving record in good standing
• Willingness and ability for overnight travel and to conduct field work, as required
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, surfer, PCSWMM, HELP
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience developing design, operations and closure plans
• Knowledge of the Western Canada waste management regulatory regime

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.

Salary Range: $64-76k, based on experience.

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.