Manager, Hydrometric Program

Water Security Agency; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Security Agency in Saskatchewan is seeking a Manager, Hydrometric Program to lead the hydrometric, hydro-meteorological, and bridge scour programs, delivering critical water data for forecasting and planning.

You will build high-performing teams, drive innovation, and collaborate with partners to advance program priorities and adopt new technologies. The role requires engineering degree, professional license, and 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering license from APEGS.
• 8 years of progressively responsible hydrologic and watershed analysis experience.
• Experience in river, lake and reservoir hydraulics, flood forecasting and infrastructure management.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hydrometric program and manage a team of professionals.
• Deliver hydro data for streamflow forecasting and water supply planning.
• Collaborate with provincial and federal partners to advance priorities.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and practices within the program.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Professional engineering license (APEGS)

Job description

Manager, Hydrometric Program

Division & Unit: Science & Licensing

Location: Moose Jaw or Regina, SK

Annual Salary: $111,132 to $138,924 (MC8)

Competition Number: WSA-24-2026/27

Join the Water Security Agency as Manager, Hydrometric Programs and play a key leadership role in shaping Saskatchewan's water future.

Reporting to the Director, Hydrology Services, you will manage the hydrometric program leading a team of professionals responsible for delivering the province's hydrometric, hydro-meteorological, and bridge scour programs. Your leadership will help ensure the collection, publication, management, and delivery of critical water data that supports streamflow forecasting, water supply planning, infrastructure operations, public safety, and evidence-based decision-making across Saskatchewan.

We are looking for a strategic and people-focused leader who excels at building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and delivering results. Success in this role requires strong competencies in leadership, communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and change management. You will work closely with provincial and federal partners, senior leadership, and a diverse range of stakeholders to advance program priorities, improve operational effectiveness, and champion the adoption of new technologies and practices. If you are energized by leading complex programs, developing talent, and making a meaningful impact on the management of Saskatchewan's water resources, we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have a Degree in Engineering or related discipline, a license to practice professional engineering from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS), and 8 years of progressively more responsible directly related experience in hydrologic and watershed analysis, and in assessment of river, lake and reservoir hydraulics, flood forecasting and infrastructure management.

This role is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check.

We offer rewarding career opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package.

To learn more Water Security Agency and the meaningful work we do, visit wsask.ca

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.