Are you graduating in Spring 2027 and ready to take the first step in your professional journey? Join us for our in-person Hiring Day event at our Toronto office (October 27th) or Waterloo office (October 29th). This is a unique opportunity to connect with GHD professionals, learn more about our work and culture, and explore exciting career opportunities.

If you're interested in participating in our Hiring Day and being considered for an Environmental Scientist / Geoscientist role, we encourage you to review the below and apply if it aligns with your career goals.

As part of the selection process, you'll be invited to complete a HireVue video interview and answer a few pre-screening questions. Candidates who successfully progress through the initial screening stage will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to move forward in the Hiring Day process.

Help us shape a more sustainable, resilient, and connected future.

At GHD, our Design & Delivery Organisation (DDO) teams work across a diverse range of projects that support the delivery of essential infrastructure, buildings, transportation networks, environmental solutions, water systems, and energy assets.

By combining technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration, we help our clients solve complex challenges and deliver lasting value to the communities they serve.

Join our global network of professionals and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact while providing opportunities for professional growth and career development.

What we´re looking for:

We´re looking for an Environmental Scientist/Geoscientist to join our team of hydrogeologists, geochemists, environmental scientists, and environmental engineers in our Waterloo, Ontario office.

This position is ideal for an early-career professional who enjoys combining field work, data analysis, scientific interpretation, and technical reporting. Our team works on projects ranging from geochemical evaluations and fate and transport assessments to complex remediation programs involving LNAPL, dissolved contaminants, natural attenuation, conceptual site models, and regulatory closure strategies.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant workplace.

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





- Work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team of hydrogeologists, geochemists, environmental scientists, and engineers to support a wide range of projects involving groundwater, contaminated sites, petroleum releases, hydrogeological assessments, environmental monitoring, and remediation programs.
- Compile, manage, quality check, and interpret environmental data.
- Preparation of project related technical documents including figures, tables, hydrographs, maps, cross-sections, work plans, cost estimates, and reports for senior review.
- Some local field work associated with environmental investigations and remediation activities will be required, and may include site investigations, drilling, soil sampling, well installation, and groundwater sampling.
- Coordination and scheduling of project related work, including working with other GHD staff, external contractors, and public entities (i.e. obtain permits)
- Contribute to the development and coordination of field notes, mark-up drawings, cost estimates, and reporting.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of studies, conceptual designs, permitting and approvals.
- Support preparation of proposals and strategic business development activities with other team members.

What you will bring to the Team:

- Relevant undergraduate degree (Environmental B.Sc., Geoscience B.Sc.). Graduate MSc. degree in a relevant field.
- 0-2 years of experience in the environmental field.
- Interest and capacity to solve problems and puzzles of a scientific nature.
- Willingness to travel to undertake meetings, site visits, and some field work is required (field demands can include working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and working in remote locations).
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail
- Flexible with project types and responsibilities
- Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.




- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills – ability to effectively communicate with team members, clients, regulatory authorities, and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and be highly communicative
- Candidate must be eligible for TN Work Visa to support work in the US, where required
- Experience with data analysis and statistical evaluations would be an asset.
- Valid driver's license (an MVR check will be performed prior to hire)
- Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.

Salary: Waterloo: $62.000.- Salary Range is based on the preferred work location. If the selected candidate´s location differs, changes to the salary range may apply. Artificial Intelligence: At GHD, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.

Vacancy: 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. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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.

📌 Graduate Environmental Scientist / Geoscientist (Hiring Day ON) (Waterloo)
🏢 GHD Group
📍 Waterloo