Hydrologist - Hamilton, Canada - Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you have strong working expertise in Hydrology with a science degree, bring your scientific knowledge and expertise to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Northern Region Technical Support Branch, to provide surface water quality and quantity expertise in support of regional water programs.

The beautiful and picturesque Northern Region offers many benefits to those working and living within its reaches:

recreational activities spanning all four seasons for those enjoying the outdoors (e.g., camping, fishing, paddle-sports, snowmobiling, skiing etc.);

- affordable real estate options and lower cost of living than many major urban centers;
- wildlife in their natural habitats, such as moose, otter, whitetail deer, grouse
- ten exceptional universities and colleges with a wide array of programs
- warm, welcoming and multicultural communities with exciting festivals celebrating unique heritages

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

review reports and evaluate hydrological impacts of proposed and existing activities

- design, carry out and/or interpret results of surface water field investigations
- provide scientific advice as regional expert in environmental response situations
- be providing surface water expertise, including preparing/presenting scientific reports.
- review modeling information, such as 2 & 3D models

NOTE:
There is the option of working out of one of the following locations:

933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
435 James Street S, Thunder Bay
5520 Hwy 101 E, Timmins
191 Booth Rd, North Bay
1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston
733 Exeter Rd, London
119 King St W, Hamilton

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory requirements:

You have a degree with specialization in disciplines such as hydrology, biology, chemistry, or water resources.
You have a valid class G Ontario driver's license to conduct field work in multiple job locations within the region.

Technical skills:

You have demonstrated experience and knowledge in all aspects of hydrology, including water resource management, surface water assessments, quality and quantity investigation and remediation.
You have the ability to conduct field investigations and prepare reports.
You have demonstrated and applied research, investigative, analytical, problemsolving and project/time management skills.

Communication skills:

You have communication skills to prepare and present technical assessments, recommendations and scientific reports.
You have writing skills to prepare minister's correspondence, briefing notes, and other documents.
You have communication and presentation skills to present scientific and opinion information as expert testimony before the courts.

Computer skills:

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, Timmins, North Region or 191 Booth Rd, North Bay, North Region or 1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, East Region or 733 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region

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