Watershed Services Coordinator – Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority – Port Hope

This position will be working out of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority administrative office in Port Hope located north of the 401 on County Road 28, and will report to the CAO/Secretary-Treasurer.

Qualifications:
A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or Certified Engineering Technologist or similar qualifications with a minimum of five years management experience
Applicants must be thoroughly proficient in watershed hydrologic and hydraulic modelling
Working knowledge of Visual OTTHYMO (VO2) and HEC-RAS is essential
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, administration, interpersonal and human resource management skills
Knowledge of municipal planning, current water/environmental management principles, and technologies including relevant federal and provincial legislation
Extensive knowledge in hydrology, hydraulics and floodplain mapping
Applicants should have a working knowledge of GIS
Experience in Great Lakes coastal processes would be an asset
The successful applicant must be able to adapt to an environment of change and work well independently as well as in a team environment
A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license is required, and GRCA will obtain a 3-year uncertified driver’s abstract of the successful candidate upon hiring

Duties:
Co-ordination of the Watershed Services team
Provide engineering review services to the Authority’s Planning and Regulations department including:
Technical review of stormwater management plans/reports
Erosion and siltation control plans
Flood control plans/reports
Provide technical assistance in the Authority’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Plan
Assist in carrying out flood impact and risk studies including modeling and reporting
Provide assistance in the management of Authority’s engineering projects, including:
Tender writing, letting, awarding and management
Contract development and management
Payment management and certification
Legal issues management
Assist in developing long-range policies and strategic planning for the Authority’s programs
Assist in carrying out watershed and sub-watershed studies, including technical studies and reporting

Salary:
$96,286 to $113,278 per annum
Apply in writing by June 27, 2019:
Ms. Linda J. Laliberte, CPA, CGA
CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V8
llaliberte@grca.on.ca

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