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?

We have an exciting co-op opportunity for an Environmental Engineer or Scientist student join our Spill Response Team. We are looking for students to be based out of our Calgary office. Co-op Term: May to August 2024

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

Emergency Spill Response:

• Required to be available 24/7 to assist with emergency spill response work for clients
• Spills may include train derailments, pipeline releases, trucking accidents, chemical spills, etc.
• Emergency Preparedness and Planning
• Assist in preparing emergency response plans, participation in emergency exercises, and provision of training to clients, etc.

Field Work:

• Participate in emergency spill response projects
• Responsible for contractor oversight tasks including containment/confinement of spills, drilling, monitoring well installation, soil excavation, product removal, stream rehabilitation, site restoration, etc.
• Conduct water level monitoring, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and air monitoring

Report Writing:

• Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions on behalf of clients
• Create draft reports to be reviewed by supervisor or project manager
• Build charts and figures for review by project manager
• Assist in the preparation of project related memorandums

• Assist Project Manager with proposal writing
• Researching regulatory information using various resources

What you will bring to the team:

• Enrolled in relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or other relevant engineering or science program
• Previous internships or academic field work would be considered an asset
• Flexible work schedule, ability to work weekends, nights when required
• Willingness to travel
• This co-op position will be an average of 70% field and 30% office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital to this role in order to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.
• Work as a team member to exceed client expectations
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• High level of attention to detail, analytical skills along with time management skill to be able to meet deadlines
• Field work will require working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs

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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.

EEO Statement Canada: 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.