Senior Engineer, Flood Risk Management

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $111,420.40 ($60.02/hr), Max = $129,165.40 ($69.58/hr)

Employment type: Full-Time Contract

Duration of employment: 13 months

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Development & Engineering Services

Business unit: Flood Risk Management

Travel: None

Remote Work: Hybrid (4 days remote work, 1 day in office)

About TRCA:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is a leader in Flood Protection.  TRCA provides flood risk mitigation, floodplain mapping, and flood forecasting and warning services to its various member municipalities.  With more than 60 years of experience, TRCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario and exists to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to midnight on May 1, 2024.

Why work for the TRCA?

As part of a team of experts, you will have the opportunity to reduce flood risk within the TRCA’s jurisdiction while balancing the natural and built environments. This opportunity will give you a tremendous opportunity to learn about the geography of the greater Toronto area and use sophisticated hydrology and hydraulic modelling tools.

In addition to the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art systems, this position offers:

• Flexible work arrangements - 4 days remote work, 1 day in office.
• Free access to conservation authorities across the province.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits program (Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS).
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• And more!

About the position:

As Senior Engineer, you will lead a technical team providing engineering expertise in flood-related engineering and risk management studies and participate in TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of structural flood mitigation and remedial work planning and implementation including undertaking flood remediation and mitigation Feasibility Studies, Environmental Assessments (EA), and Detailed Design.
• Supports the development of public consultation initiatives through the EA process.
• Leads engineering support, including project scoping, technical reviews, and report preparation specific to structural flood remediation and mitigation projects.
• Supports partners with the preparation of infrastructure funding grants through the completion of flood remediation and mitigation Feasibility Studies and EA’s.
• Manages flood communications internally and responds to external stakeholder inquiries regarding flood risk and flood communications.
• Provides support during storm events including issuing internal communications and external liaison with stakeholders.
• Provides project management and procurement support.
• Provides on-call Flood Forecasting and Warning Program support after hours approximately 8-12 times per year.
• Leads a team of staff including communicating schedules, tasks, and priorities.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• University degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resource Engineering, or a specialization in related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in related engineering practice
• 2+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Expert knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic computer models (e.g. HEC-RAS, MIKE Flood, Visual OTTHYMO, and PCSWMM).
• Knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures and practices relevant to land use planning, environmental assessment act (provincial, CA, and federal), and water management.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Class and Conservation Authority Environmental Assessment process.
• Ability to lead in high-pressure situations, for example during actual flood emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesise and QA data and prepare detailed summary reports.

While Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews.  Please be advised successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer.  We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to TRCA.  We welcome applications from all qualified persons.  Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process in collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27.  Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan. Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880-2308.