Water Resources Professional

1 day ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

This is a permanent position working alongside a dynamic and diverse team of passionate scientists, engineers, and technicians whose work drives the protection and stewardship of our province's water resources.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Water Resource Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing and evaluating technical reports received in support of regulatory approvals, including environmental assessments.
  • Overseeing the technical and administrative management of the provincial hydrometric network.
  • Contributing to the vision, long-term goals, and strategies for advancing our approach to water resource allocation and management.
  • Leading the development of regulatory amendments, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures to support program outcomes.
  • Providing subject matter expertise in public meetings, community outreach programs, interdepartmental task forces, or committees dealing with specific water resources management issues.
Qualifications and Experience

You must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed to practice in Nova Scotia or eligible to be licensed in Nova Scotia, with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Environmental Engineering. To ensure success in this role, you have at least 6 years of applied engineering experience in the following areas:

  • A sound understanding of water and environmental-related principles and engineering concepts, including hydraulics and hydrology.
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting data from hydraulic and hydrologic models.
  • Experience developing or reviewing surface water management plans, water quantity monitoring programs, and water balance studies.
  • Developing and managing water quantity monitoring programs.
  • Experience leading programs and projects.
  • Experience coaching and mentoring junior engineers.
Assets

The following are considered assets: experience and/or knowledge of:

  • Provincial and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and programs relevant to water resource engineering.
  • Strong computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation packages.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills that allow you to synthesize and articulate complex technical information to various audiences.
  • ArcGIS Pro experience.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $3,231.58 - $3,800.42 bi-weekly, plus benefits such as a defined benefit pension plan, health, dental, life insurance, general illness, short- and long-term disability, vacation, and employee and family assistance programs.

What We Offer

This position offers a healthy work-life balance with flexible work locations and hours, long weekends every three weeks, minimal work travel within the province, little to no overtime expected, and the ability to disconnect from work when the day is done.

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