Water Resource Analyst

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Base pay range
CA $32.77/yr - CA $38.53/yr

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Director of Human Resources at Grand River Conservation Authority
Temporary Full Time Bargaining Unit Position

Duration of Position:
January 2026 to May 2027

Water Resource Analyst

Who we are
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has an international reputation for excellence in managing the natural resources of the largest inland river system in southern Ontario. Our team is made up of committed and passionate experts in their fields, including scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. Every day, we come to work to improve the health of the natural environment of the Grand River watershed for those who call it home or come to visit.

We are a progressive team, dedicated to lifelong learning, collaboration and making a positive impact.

Who you are
You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You want the work you do to make a difference. You like a team environment where everyone has an opportunity to contribute to achieve a shared goal, no matter their background or level of education and experience. You like problem solving, expanding your horizons, and making even the smallest positive impact for your community and the planet.

Why work for us
At the GRCA, we don’t just talk about work-life balance, we promote and encourage it. We offer flexible work hours, one day a week working from home, and wellness initiatives like onsite yoga and an Employee Assistance Program. Our team feels a connection to their work, each other and the community we serve, and when you’re “at the office”, you won’t feel like you’re “at the office.”

Our Administration Centre is located in a tucked away, natural oasis next to the Shade’s Mills reservoir, where a walk or lunch at the picnic tables provides the opportunity to be immersed in nature.

We offer staff development plans and open doors to help advance your career, and our employees benefit from being part of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), with 100% matching contributions from GRCA.

Overview of the Opportunity
The Water Resource Analyst reports to the Supervisor of Water Quality and will work closely with colleagues on the water quality, groundwater, and flood operations teams. The primary responsibilities of the position are to analyze and report on hydrology, climate, water quality, and resource management data for an update to the Grand River Water Management Plan (WMP). The WMP is a collaborative, inter-agency initiative to advance the shared goals of ensuring sustainable water supplies, improving water quality, reducing flood damage potential, and enhancing climate resilience.

Skills in the organization and analysis of stream flow, air temperature, precipitation, and chemical and physical water quality data are required. This position will use statistical methods to undertake analyses, which may include establishing baseline conditions and evaluating trends over time and space.

Knowledge and experience in spreadsheets, relational databases (WISKI), and statistical software packages (e.g., R) are required. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an asset.

Specific Accountabilities

Data management :
Work with Flood Operations, Water Quality, and Groundwater staff to compile and organize hydrologic, climate and water quality data into databases and data management platforms (e.g., WISKI, Excel) to facilitate analysis.

Water resources data analysis and synthesis :
Using database, statistical, graphing and mapping tools, characterize watershed conditions and issues, including trends in climate parameters (air temperature, precipitation), chemical and physical water quality, and streamflow. Be knowledgeable of parametric and non-parametric statistical methods for water resources data, including multi-variate…