Watershed Scientist

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about the safe and effective delivery of a scientifically robust provincial water quantity monitoring, evaluation and reporting program? This position may be for you

We are seeking a Watershed Scientist specializing in climate and hydrologic systems. Under the leadership of a senior Hydroclimatologist, the role will be responsible for providing advanced analytical support in the delivery of Alberta’s provincial hydroclimatology monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) program. The successful candidate will apply novel scientific ideas and approaches in support of priority departmental issues related to water availability and scientific knowledge gaps, provide technical support and expertise for multi-year provincial MER programs, and support senior scientists in identifying, designing, and executing independent and collaborative research studies. The successful candidate may also be required to support monitoring, evaluation and reporting needs under the provincial groundwater MER program.

Delivered by the Watershed Sciences Section (WSS) of the Airshed and Watershed Stewardship (AWS) Branch within the Resource Stewardship Division (RSD) the hydroclimatology MER program focuses on 4 core results: Design, Planning, Delivery, and Evaluation and Reporting.

Design: Provides leadership and expertise in the review, development and continuous improvement of water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting programs that address major issues of concern to the Government of Alberta. The end result is an internationally recognized science and monitoring program that supports the government's business mandate and protects the health and safety of Albertans. Planning: Participates in and/or leads annual and multi-year monitoring, evaluation and reporting planning driven by scientific questions to assess the condition of Alberta's watersheds, including integration with other disciplines. Plans also include scientific evaluations of the impacts of environmental variation and anthropogenic stressors, including climate change and land use, on surface water quality. Delivery: Supports safe and effective delivery of long-term watershed monitoring programs and shorter term focus studies. The end result is safe and timely completion of deliverables within the available budget. Evaluation and Reporting: Develops, conducts and leads scientifically credible environmental data evaluation and reporting that meet project plan commitments, objectives from the long term monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan, and/or legislated reporting requirements. The results include Condition of the Environment reports, environmental framework reporting, and peer-reviewed papers in international journals.

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