GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. 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. Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist
- Director Contamination Assessment & Remediation This role will lead multidisciplinary environmental projects, applying engineering solutions across waste treatment, site remediation, and pollution control to prevent, manage, and remediate environmental risks. Provide technical and strategic leadership across complex contaminated site portfolios (Phase I/II ESAs, RAPs, risk assessment, remediation design, and long-term management), ensuring regulatory-compliant project closure Act as accountable technical authority, leading or enabling multidisciplinary teams to deliver defensible, cost-effective, and innovative risk-based solutions aligned with provincial and federal frameworks Lead portfolios of provincially and federally regulated projects from proposal through execution and close-out, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality performance Partner with the Business Group Leader on business planning, resourcing, workload forecasting, and revenue performance (DCC and federal procurement experience are assets) Champion technical quality, continuous improvement,
and innovative remediation approaches aligned with evolving regulations and best practices Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders Build and grow key client relationships across federal, industrial, and public sectors, driving client satisfaction, repeat business, and strategic growth Represent the organization in industry forums, skilled associations, and regulatory engagements Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Engineering, or related discipline; 10+ years' experience leading contaminated sites assessment and remediation projects, with senior technical accountability Proven track record managing complex projects/portfolios and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted advisor In-depth knowledge of BC and federal contaminated sites regulations, guidance, and approval processes Advanced proposal development, technical reporting, and writing skills with a client-focused, commercial mindset Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery efficiency and business awareness The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process #
📌 Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Canada)
🏢 GHD
📍 Canada