• Advance your engineering career while making a difference in the well-being of our region!
• Receive a generous $89-111K 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 Civil-Geotechnical Engineer to work out of our Carleton Place, ON office (Hybrid model), on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering and as a key member of the MVCA team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of capital infrastructure projects related to life-cycle management of MVCA water and erosion control structures, flood forecasting and warning services, regulatory hazard mapping, environmental assessments, and watershed studies. 

The Civil-Geotechnical Engineer also provides technical support to environmental planning by delivering technical reviews and recommendations regarding engineering aspects of planning and section 28 applications, conducts site inspections, and liaises with a variety of stakeholders. In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage capital infrastructure projects including dam operations, maintenance, dam safety reviews, design, tendering and construction, and preparation of public safety, operation, maintenance and surveillance, and emergency preparedness plans for MVCA dams.
• Prepare engineering proposals, cost estimates, schedules, contract documents, review design drawings, specifications and technical documents, provide construction support and inspections.
• Perform technical reviews of engineering design submissions for planning and permit applications for development and impacts to wetlands, alteration to shorelines and watercourses, including geotechnical studies, slope stability assessments, and floodproofing applications.
• Assist with MVCA’s flood forecasting and warning program.
• Write reports and deliver presentations at public, municipal and Authority meetings.
• Assist with funding applications, requests for proposal, and administering contracts.
• Liaise with municipalities, provincial and federal government agencies, and the general public.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students
• Conduct site inspections, field surveys, data collection and processing, and field monitoring.

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need a Post-Secondary Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in, or experience with geotechnical engineering.. 

Your previous work experience will include a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the field. 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 in design of flood control structures, geotechnical field testing and investigations.
• Knowledge of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control principles.
• Experience with project management, contract administration and asset management.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation, guidelines and policies, including but not limited to the Conservation Authorities Act, Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Environmental Assessment Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Provincial/Federal Dam Safety Guidelines, National and Ontario Building Codes, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
• Experience with flood forecasting and regulatory hazard mapping would be an asset.
• 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 project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. You will have flawless 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 $89,518 - $111,897 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
• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Pension contributions (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System)
• Paid vacation starting at 3 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!