Water Resources Project Specialist

Water Resources Project Specialist

Job Status: 1-year contract with possibility of extension

Compensation: $39.13 to $47.62 per hour

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1 existing vacancy

Benefits: Comprehensive Group Benefits, Pension Plan (OMERS) and Vacation package;
Hybrid work policy (currently up to 50% remote);
Free access to UTRCA Conservation Areas (Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood)

Location: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9

Final date to receive applications: July 27, 2026

The Water Resources Project Specialist is responsible for assisting with projects involving maintenance, upgrading, and adaptation of flood risk management tools (i.e., hydraulic and hydrologic models) in support of flood risk mapping, natural hazard regulations/policies/procedures/guidelines, and other applications within the UTRCA, to protect life and property, promote integrated resource management, and contribute to a healthy watershed ecosystem.

This position may also be responsible for assisting with a variety of projects related to climate change, the UTRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning System, maintenance of the UTRCA’s Water and Erosion Control Structures, the Low Water Program, and to provide technical support to other functions within the Water & Information Management Unit and the UTRCA.

• Degree from an accredited University in engineering, specializing in civil or water resources.
• Experience related to hydraulic / hydrologic models, with preference to experience with application of PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS and HEC-HMS.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS).
• Experience in municipal planning, natural hazard regulations/policies/procedures/guidelines, or civil engineering would be considered assets.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholder groups including the community, governments and agencies at a political and staff level.
• A thorough knowledge of computers and computer software packages related to this field.
• Ability to clearly report and document project work.
• Well-honed critical thinking skills to identify needs or requests.

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License.
• Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligible to apply within 3 years is preferred.

Qualified Candidates are invited to apply by July 27, 2026. Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to the UTRCA, in confidence, via email: . Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

Mail: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9.

We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that is free from discrimination and fosters belonging. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified members of the four designated groups, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Accommodation is available and will be provided in all aspects of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and as requested by applicants. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact UTRCA by phone at  or by email above.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c.

C.27, s. 18 (1) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9, .