Job DescriptionThere'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 Environmental business group is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their Natural Resources team! As a graduate with this group, you will be engaged with projects that involve wetland delineations/assessments & permitting, endangered species surveys, water quality assessments, and ecological & environmental studies. These projects support ecological risk assessments, site characterization and remedial action projects on contaminated sites. 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. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Wetland delineation
- Field surveys for rare, threatened or endangered flora and fauna and their habitats
- Ecological assessments to classify and map habitat cover types and plant communities
- Surface water quality monitoring and sampling
- Sediment sampling
- Macroinverterate surveys / sampling
- Fish, reptile and amphibian surveys
- Managing and evaluating chemical and biological data
- Evaluating and understanding environmental regulations
- Preparing work plans, reports and other written communications
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology or related field of study
- 0-2 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and ecological field studies
- Proficiency with managing and evaluating chemical and biological data using spreadsheets or database software
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) applications software
- Must be physically able to conduct strenuous field studies under field conditions that coincide with survey requirements
- Able and willing to travel to job sites as necessary
#LI-JK1As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.