Engineer, Water Resources Engineering

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is seeking an Engineer specializing in Water Resources Engineering to review development applications and assess flood hazard risks. The role involves significant technical responsibilities in a full-time position that contributes to environmental protection efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering degree, professional licensing, and experience in stormwater management and floodplain assessments.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in water resources engineering.
• Experience with flood hazard modelling and stormwater management is necessary.
• Must be licensed or actively pursuing Professional Engineer designation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews development and permit applications for compliance.
• Conducts hydrologic and hydraulic modelling.
• Engages with stakeholders and provides technical design support.

Skills

Flood plain assessments

Stormwater management design

Hydrologic modelling

Erosion control

Technical communication

Education

University degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)

Tools

HEC-RAS

Visual OTTHYMO

PCSWMM

MS Office suite

Job description

Current Rate of Pay : Min = $51.85 / hr, Max = $60.12 / hr

Employment type : Permanent Full-time

Hours of work : 35 hrs / week

Work location : Head office, 5 Shoreham Drive

Division : Development and Engineering Services

Business unit : Engineering Services

Travel : 10%

Hybrid Work : Yes

Existing Vacancy : Yes

About TRCA :

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created 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.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for 2025 and a Canada's Greenest Employer for 2025.

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 11 : 59 pm on May 7, 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team :

The Engineer, Water Resources Engineering is responsible for the review and commenting on routine development and infrastructure applications associated with the Planning Act, the Environmental Assessment Act (EA) and applications pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, Ontario Regulation 41 / 24 (O. Reg. 41 / 24). Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources Engineering, conducts standard designs for internal projects with the focus on water resources engineering.

Major Responsibilities :

• Reviews and comments to guide design for standard development and permit applications related to subdivision plans, site plans, and zoning amendments, plans of condominium, erosion and sediment controls, and private sector infrastructure works
• Reviews and comments to guide the design for standard infrastructure applications related to new / replacement infrastructure (e.g. large culvert and bridge replacements, roadway widenings, public building, parking structures)
• Reviews and comments to guide design for complex multi-discipline infrastructure applications (public sector works) related to new and replacement infrastructure, including Master Plan studies, large roadway studies, and public building and parking structures
• Reviews standard level applications with a focus on the water resources engineering requirements, including checking the hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, grading, floodplain management, water balance, fluvial geomorphology, and erosion and sediment control plans for compliance to TRCA and provincial standards and guidelines
• Meets with internal stakeholders to collaborate on comments, discussing potential comments that overlap other technical specialties, ensuring all stakeholders understand issues related to the application
• Supports the Senior Engineer, Water Resources by providing technical design and input to internal projects, including hydraulic and hydrologic modelling for floodplain management, stormwater management, site design, grading, and reporting
• Completes technical reviews of project work submitted by external consultants in support of Infrastructure and Restoration Division projects to ensure compliance with TRCA and provincial standards and guidelines
• Performs on-call after hours function approximately 8-12 times a year, completing daily operational tasks and procedures as per Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
• Completes daily operations tasks and procedures as per Flood Forecasting and Warning Program documentation and processes, including, direction of dam operations, responding to public inquiries, issuing public flood messages, various decision making and overall assessment of flood risk for TRCA's jurisdiction; including documentation of decisions, communications and actions
• Respond to public and municipal stakeholders inquiries regarding flood risk and related flood communications

What will you need to succeed :

Education (degree / diploma / certifications / licenses)

• University degree in an Engineering, Water Resources or related discipline
• Licensed or actively pursuing (requirement to achieve full designation within 18 months) Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario; or out of province or international licensed / registered engineer with the requirement to obtain Ontario designation within 12-18 months
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT

Experience

• 4+ years of work experience in water resources engineering related to flood hazard computer modelling and mapping, hydrologic computer modelling, stormwater management design and computer modelling, and erosion and sediment control

Knowledge / Skill / Ability - Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to conduct flood plain assessments, including preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic computer modelling, flood plain mapping production and / or adjustment, and mitigation practices within a floodplain
• Demonstrated ability to conduct stormwater management designs and / or reviews, including an understanding of facilities and best-management-practices that provide stormwater management quality treatment, quantity control, erosion control, and water balance. This must include conventional and LID / green infrastructure practices
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and / or review erosion and sediment control drawings and reports.
• Demonstrated ability with hydrologic / hydraulic computer models, including HEC-RAS, Visual OTTHYMO, and PCSWMM
• Understanding of 2-dimensional modelling uses and limitations
• Influential communicator able to facilitate discussions between parties with different perspectives of competing interests and resolve conflicts
• Influences decisions by presenting technical information and evidence in an appealing and easy to understand manner
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that 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 the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is 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 and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, [phone].

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