Job Description
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority invites applications for the position of Water Resources Project Specialist (One Year Contract)
Who Are We?
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) mission statement is Inspiring a Healthy Environment. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCA’s Board of Directors who represent the local urban and rural communities, deciding policies and programs that will lead to a healthy watershed. Our programs and services focus on five key areas:
- Protecting people and property and supporting safe development;
- Delivering landowner stewardship;
- Providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities;
- Making science-based decisions;
- Empowering communities and youth.
The Upper Thames River watershed encompasses an area of 3,421 square kilometers and is mainly rural but includes the urban centres of London, Stratford, and Woodstock. The UTRCA serves a total population of approximately 539,500 residents.
UTRCA Conservation Areas provide outdoor recreational opportunities that aim to educate and promote conservation messages to a large audience in an effort to improve the watershed’s natural environment
Who Are You?
As a member of the UTRCA team you will contribute to the mission of Inspiring a Healthy Environment through your skill and expertise, but also through your passion for the environment and calling to support change and make an impact. You will collaborate with like-minded colleagues to facilitate innovative approaches to the work you do in a supportive, friendly, and connected environment. The UTRCA embraces togetherness – you’ll know your colleagues, have a great time working together, and feel like you belong here. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Summary
The Water Resources Project Specialist is responsible for assisting with projects involving maintenance, upgrading, and adaption of flood risk management tools (i.e. hydraulic and hydrologic models) in support of flood risk mapping, natural hazard regulations/policies/ procedures/guidelines, and other applications within the UTRCA, to protect life and property, promote integrated resource management, and contribute to a healthy watershed ecosystem.
This position may also be responsible for assisting a variety of projects related to climate change, the UTRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning System, maintenance of the UTRCA’s Water and Erosion Control Structures, the Low Water Program, and to provide technical support to other functions within the Water & Information Management Unit and the UTRCA ,
Educational and Licencing Requirements
- Degree from an accredited University in engineering, specializing in civil or water resources;
- Membership, or qualified to receive membership, as an Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario is preferred.
- Valid Ontario Drivers Licence.
Experience
- Experience related to hydraulic / hydrologic models, with preference to experience with application of HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HEC-HMS and PCSWMM;
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS);
- Experience in, municipal planning, natural hazard regulations/policies/procedures/guidelines, or civil engineering would be considered assets.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
- Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholder groups including the community, governments and agencies at a political and staff level;
- A thorough knowledge of computers and computer software packages related to this field;
- Ability to clearly report and document project work;
- Well-honed critical thinking skills to identify needs or requests and to provide advice, teach or train;
- Developed problem solving skills as issues faced on the job tend to be less routine.
Compensation and Other Information
- $35.81 to $43.57 per hour;
- Full time hours (35 hours per week) for the duration of the contract;
- Comprehensive Group Benefits, Pension Plan (OMERS) and Vacation package;
- Free access to UTRCA Conservation Area Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood);
Application Information
Qualified candidates are invited to apply to be considered for this opportunity. The posting will remain open until filled, however we will begin to assess applications as of Friday, August 4, 2023. Please submit your cover letter and resume to the UTRCA, in confidence, via:
Mail: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9
E-mail: jobs@thamesriver.on.ca
Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email. While we thank all applications for their interest in the position, only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that is free from discrimination and fosters belonging. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified members of the four designated groups, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Accommodation is available and will be provided in all aspects of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and as request by applicants. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact UTRCA by phone at 519-451-2800 or at the email address above.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to: General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9, 519-451-2800.
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