• Advance your engineering career while making a difference in the well-being of our region!
• Receive a generous $68K-$86K salary, plus a great range of employee benefits!
• Join a fast-paced, dynamic organization where no two days are alike!

About the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Established in 1968 under the Conservation Authorities Act, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is the local watershed management agency for the Mississippi and Carp Rivers in Eastern Ontario. The MVCA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of municipal representatives from our eleven member municipalities and a provincial agricultural representative. We are largely funded by annual municipal levies, with the balance of funding coming from user fees, grants and contributions, donations, and special project fees.

The MVCA’s programs and services are delivered through three core business areas: Water Management, Planning & Regulation, and Conservation Lands Management. Protecting the needs of landowners and the environment by using an integrated approach to watershed management, MVCA works to keep drinking water, local ecosystems, citizens, and properties safe, while protecting natural areas for recreational use, ecosystem health, and future generations.

To learn more about the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is currently looking for a dedicated Water Resources Engineer-in-Training to work out of our Carleton Place, ON office (Hybrid model), on a 12 month contract.

 The Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT) supports environmental planning by delivering technical reviews and recommendations regarding engineering aspects of planning and Section 28 applications, assists with MVCA’s flood forecasting and warning services, regulatory hazard mapping, environmental assessments, and watershed studies. The EIT also conducts site inspections, field monitoring, and liaises with a variety of stakeholders.  In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with floodplain modelling and mapping and updating of regulatory limits.
• Assist with technical reviews of engineering design submissions for planning applications related to stormwater management (SWM) and permit applications for development and impacts to wetlands, alteration to shorelines and watercourses, including SWM facilities, low impact development, slope stability assessments, floodplain development, and cut and fill applications.
• Assist with capital infrastructure projects including dam operations, inspections, dam safety reviews, environmental assessments, project design, tendering and construction, and preparation of public safety and emergency preparedness plans for MVCA dams.
• Perform site inspections, field surveys, data collection and processing, and field monitoring.
• Write reports and deliver presentations at public, municipal and Authority meetings.
• Liaise with municipalities, provincial and federal government agencies, and the general public.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other corporate/departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will have a University degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in, or experience with, water resources engineering and water management.  Designation as Engineer in Training (EIT) in the Province of Ontario 

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements.

As our ideal candidate, you will join us with the following technical knowledge/competencies:

• Experience with floodplain modelling and regulatory hazard mapping.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design and erosion and sediment control principles.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, SWMHYMO), experience with WISKI data management and GIS would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the Conservation Authority Act, regulations, MVCA policies and guidelines, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
• A Class G Driver's License with access to your own vehicle is essential for this role

To succeed in this role, you will have strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks in a frequently fluctuating workload environment with multiple deadlines.  Strong technical and analytical skills, including digital skills to understand and use digital systems, tools and applications and process digital information . You will have effective written and verbal communication skills, be a team player with a positive attitude and be able to cope with a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Furthermore, you will be able to work independently and be a troubleshooter, proactive at fixing issues as they arise.

About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive $68,722 - $85,902 salary, commensurate with your skills and experience, with access to a range of great employee benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health care, dental and vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension contributions (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System)
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks
• Flexible work environment, including a hybrid work model

Upon joining us, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive team that will listen to and value your ideas. This is an opportunity to make your mark in the community, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact!