Hydrologist/Water Resources in Training

Job Description

The Opportunity:

You will work with an integrated and collaborative team of Hydrologists and Water Resources Engineers. Our projects involve hydrology assessments, water resources and river engineering, and regulatory application support focused on Alberta, Saskatchewan and the North for a wide variety of clients.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

You’ll be using your expertise to conduct climate, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, that would support regulatory applications and environmental assessments, water resource engineering and flood mapping projects
Preparing technical documents for senior review
Supporting the development and maintenance of external client relationships, either through project-based client interaction or supporting efforts of senior staff
You’ll be collaborating with colleagues and supporting senior staff to achieve project goals and meet deadlines, providing your guidance and expertise
You’ll be developing field data collection plans, conducting and supporting site visits and field work
Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health and safety policy and protocols.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

BSc degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or Environmental Sciences (with hydrology focus) or a MSc degree with focus on hydrology, water resources engineering, climate change assessment, or hydraulic modelling would be advantageous
Registered or eligible for registration as professional engineer in training in Alberta and/or other jurisdictions across Canada is an asset
Previous, demonstrable experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments or water resource engineering
Competency with GIS systems such as ArcGIS Pro or Global Mapper; programming languages (e.g., Python, R, C); GoldSim software, and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE-SHE, HEC-HMS, HSPF) are an asset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Commitment to technical excellence
Team player with strong communication skills
Good organizational ability and time management skills
You want to experience what it’s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!