Air and Climate Specialist

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 GHD 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.

GHD is seeking an Air & Climate Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) to join our Western Canada Air, Noise & Compliance team based in Vancouver, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build technical consulting experience in air quality, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, regulatory compliance, and environmental approvals while working alongside experienced professionals across Western Canada and GHD’s broader North American network.

The successful candidate will support project delivery, technical analysis, reporting, regulatory review, field work, and client-focused solutions for industrial, municipal, energy, infrastructure, and development projects. This role is suited to someone who is curious, detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to grow their career in environmental consulting.

• Supporting air quality, climate change, greenhouse gas, and regulatory compliance projects across British Columbia and Western Canada.

• Assisting with air quality compliance reporting, emissions inventories, greenhouse gas quantification, climate-related assessments, and regulatory submissions.

• Supporting air quality impact assessments for environmental approvals, permits, and project development applications.

• Assisting with atmospheric dispersion modelling, data management, calculations, technical reviews, and preparation of figures, tables, and supporting documentation.

• Conducting research and interpreting relevant provincial and federal environmental regulations, standards, guidance documents, and permitting requirements.

• Supporting ambient air quality monitoring, odour assessments, field investigations, site visits, and contractor coordination as required.

• Preparing technical memoranda, reports, proposals, work plans, and client deliverables for review by senior staff.

• Collaborating with engineers, scientists, project managers, and technical specialists across GHD’s Air, Noise & Compliance and Sustainability teams.

• Participating in quality, health, safety, and environmental processes in accordance with GHD standards.

• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture while actively developing technical and consulting skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training, or eligible to register as an E.I.T. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

• Relevant co-op, internship, academic, or early-career experience in air quality, climate change, environmental consulting, emissions reporting, regulatory compliance, or related environmental engineering work.

• Interest in air quality modelling, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, climate resilience, and environmental approvals.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with data analysis, GIS, AERMOD, CALPUFF, emissions calculations, or environmental databases is considered an asset.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize technical information clearly and accurately.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively in a team environment, and take initiative in learning new technical areas.

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for field work or client/project requirements, as needed.

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The salary range for this position is $77,500 to $129,250.  The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.  

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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.

As 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.