Technical
Head Office, Mississauga, ON, CA
6 days ago
Requisition ID: 1075
Salary Range:$67,825.00 To $79,346.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: June 16, 2025 To June 12, 2026
Hiring for: 1 Full Time Contract Position (35 hours/week)
Who are we?
Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We’re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we’re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference.
Who are you?
You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you’ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It’s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box. You’re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what’s right, not just what’s easy. You care, and it shows.
Why work for us?
We offer competitive public sector pay. We have a good employee benefits program. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. You’ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You’ll like being at work.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Reporting to Sr Manager, IWM, this position will help in the development and implementation of programs and projects that further CVC’s objectives in the area of integrated water management. This includes assisting in the delivery of integrated water management projects and the coordination of event and workshops.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Post-secondary education in water resources engineering, environmental sciences/studies, engineering, geography, and/or related discipline
Experience
- 2 yrs experience in the water resources field
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Knowledge in GI LID and integrated water management
- Strong knowledge in ArcMAP, ArcGIS, including the spatial analyst extension, ArcHYDRO extension and associated tools among others
- Familiar with hydraulic and hydrologic models such as PC SWMM
- Familiar with WISKI Database
- Familiar with program languages such as Python and/or R
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
- Strong written and oral communication skills to convey technical data in reports, summaries, and oral presentations
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Other key abilities include: multi-tasking, organizational skills, critical thought and high attention to detail
- Ability to support the preparation of funding applications, and partnership development
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
Water Resources Management Policy Support, Knowledge Transfer and Translation
- Preparing, writing, editing reports, fact sheets, standard operating procedures, case studies and guidance documents for the technical community and the general public
- Present at team, department meetings, workshops
- Present at conferences about GI LID as well as general hydrology and water quality research
- Operate booths at trade shows and provide information to attendees
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to produce policies, guidelines, and strategies related to water management objectives
- Help develop implementation plans and frameworks that translate policy to on the ground action.
- Provide general environmental presentations for students during visits to schools, as well as led field tours
Integrated Water Management Implementation
- Complete subwatershed drainage analysis using ArcHydro, ArcGIS and PC SWMM
- Develop minor and major system drainage maps including stormwater infrastructure such as catch basins, maintenance holes, outfalls, pipes etc.
- Perform site maintenance with tasks including planting, weeding and cleaning (removing debris from rain gardens)
- Complete site inspections and checklists; includes taking photographs and noting site appearance and maintenance needs
- Document the operation, monitoring, maintenance procedures of a smart blue roof system
- Review and identify ongoing maintenance tasks needed for the STEP life cycle costing tool
- Collect cost data, conduct and review financial analysis of GI LID as it relates to communal stormwater management systems and co-benefits of green infrastructure
- Review and assess consultant work
- Participate on multi-disciplinary teams
- Co-author the preparation of funding applications
Professional Education and Training (STEP)
- Support the development, refinement and implementation of the STEP marketing plan and the delivery of training workshops
- Set up registration, hand out materials, and answer registrant questions for STEP events (i.e. municipal design charrettes or workshops)
- Develop STEP course training content
- Develop and deliver webinars on projects or programs for STEP webinar series
- Support the branding of STEP
- Support content management
- Support content creation
- Participate on STEP working committees
Other duties and projects as appropriate to the position.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter in a Word or PDF file, one document preferred, via the ‘Apply’ button on the job posting or on our jobs page at: https://cvc.ca/jobs/.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
CVC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
