Fluvial Geomorphologist​/Specialist

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Fluvial Geomorphologist/Specialist for employment in the Greater Toronto Area. This position is for a newly created position.

The successful candidate will join AECOM's growing fluvial geomorphology team and work alongside senior geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, ecologists, and environmental specialists to support a wide range of watercourse assessment, restoration, and infrastructure projects across Ontario and Canada. This position provides an opportunity to develop practical experience in fluvial geomorphology, stream restoration, erosion hazard assessment, river engineering, and watershed management through field investigations, data analysis, and technical reporting.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with fluvial geomorphic assessments, channel stability evaluations, erosion hazard assessments, and stream restoration projects.

• Conduct field investigations including geomorphic surveys, channel condition assessments, longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, substrate characterization, and erosion assessments.

• Collect, organize, and analyze geomorphic, hydrologic, hydraulic, and environmental data under the guidance of intermediate and senior staff.

• Support the planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of stream restoration and watercourse rehabilitation projects.

• Assist in interpreting watershed and river processes, sediment transport dynamics, and channel response to natural and anthropogenic disturbances.

• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, figures, and regulatory support documentation.

• Utilize GIS, database, and hydraulic modeling tools to support project analyses and design development.

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams across various offices and technical disciplines.

• Support field programs, stakeholder meetings, and construction-phase services as required.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., geomorphology, river engineering, physical geography)

• Master's degree specializing in Fluvial Geomorphology, River Engineering, Earth Science, Physical Geography, or a related field.
• Understanding of river form, processes, channel adjustment, sediment transport, and watershed-scale controls on fluvial systems.
• Knowledge of environmental data collection, field investigation techniques, and data management practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and willingness to travel for field assignments.
• Familiarity with stream restoration and channel design approaches, including assessment, design, construction support, and monitoring.
• Experience with geomorphic field methods such as channel surveys, sediment assessments, and erosion evaluations.
• Experience using GIS software (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings.
• Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) or Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Previous consulting, research, cooperative education, or field experience related to river systems would be considered an asset.

• Sponsorship assistance not provided
• Relocation assistance not provided

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