Type: Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: $82,779 to $99,064 annual salary (plus pension and benefits)
Location: 3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON K4M 1A5
Closing Date: May 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is the lead intermunicipal agency working to address water- related environmental issues and concerns within the Rideau Valley watershed. Thanks to our many partners, the scope of our environmental protection work includes planning, source water protection, tackling flooding and erosion problems and researching water movement and use in the valley. We help people maintain healthy shorelines, provide advice on development-related issues and report to municipalities, agencies and the public about watershed conditions and trends. We also provide public access to natural waterfront areas, deliver community-based stewardship programs, reduce water pollution and protect fish and wildlife habitat.
Our offices are located in a suburban area just south of Ottawa where public transportation is limited. Candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation prior to applying.
About the Job
You will be responsible for:
- Providing a wide range of professional engineering services in areas such as:
- Stormwater management
- Hydrology
- Floodplain management
- Numerical modeling and regulatory review
- Reviewing, coordinating and providing professional input on development applications.
- Assisting with studies or special projects.
- Assisting with floodplain mapping, and data analysis.
Who you are
As the preferred candidate you:
- Hold a degree in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering with specialization in water resources.
- Hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licence from Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
- Have 5 or more years experience in water resources or infrastructure management.
- Have knowledge of relevant legislation. • Have knowledge of relevant hyrologic/hydraulic computer modeling.
- Can communicate effectively in writing and orally.
What we offer
- Full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary range $82,779 to $99,064 annually
- OMERS Pension Plan from day 1
- Paid vacation
- Free onsite parking
- Group benefits plan after 3 months
For more information please see the full job description. If you are enthusiastic about conservation and think you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume and cover letter by email no later than 4:00pm, May 1, 2026 to: hr@rvca.ca. Please write your name and the position title in the subject line of your email.
