The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is the lead intermunicipal agency working to address water- related environmental issues and concerns within the Rideau Valley watershed. Thanks to our many partners, the scope of our environmental protection work includes planning, source water protection, tackling flooding and erosion problems and researching water movement and use in the valley. We help people maintain healthy shorelines, provide advice on development-related issues and report to municipalities, agencies and the public about watershed conditions and trends. We also provide public access to natural waterfront areas, deliver community-based stewardship programs, reduce water pollution and protect fish and wildlife habitat.
Water Resources Engineer - NATURAL HAZARDS
Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)
$79,333 to $94,941 annual salary (plus pension and benefits)
Our offices are located in a suburban area just south of Ottawa where public transportation is limited. Candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation prior to applying.
Reporting to the Director of Science and Engineering, you will be responsible for managing hazardous lands and erosion hazards programs for the RVCA. Broadly, this includes implementing all aspects of the programs, routinely providing professional advice, supervising staff involvement in projects, data collection and reporting, producing and revising policies and procedures, providing peer review services and managing external consultants. You will work closely with RVCA’s management team, planning and regulations staff and collaborate with staff across the organization to achieve success in program management.
As the ideal candidate, you hold a degree specializing in environmental / civil / geological engineering with a concentration in geotechnical, geomorphological assessment. You are a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) and you have a minimum five years’ experience with related watershed engineering projects involving complex project management, fluvial geomorphological and geotechnical slope stability site characterization, reading and interpreting engineering and technical drawings and documents. You are proficient with computer applications, especially Microsoft Office and GIS mapping programs. You have a flexible schedule and can work outside normal office hours as required. You have excellent English verbal and written communication skills. You must be physically capable of navigating difficult terrain and have a valid G class Ontario driver’s license (or equivalent) with an acceptable driving record.
If you have a strong commitment to championing protection of the environment and the safeguarding of land and water resources, please send your resume and covering letter via email no later than 4:00pm October 11, 2024 to:
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The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications; however, we will contact only those candidates selected for consideration. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.