Administration

Water Resources Engineer

Watershed Strategies & Climate Change
Full Time Permanent – Union & 2026 Full Time Contract - Union

As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all.

NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, endangered species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.

NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery. 

The Opportunity

NPCA is seeking a qualified Water Resource, Geotechnical or Coastal Engineer for this role , This position provides expert engineering technical review of development and permit applications on behalf of the Authority as they relate to the Planning Act and NPCA regulations. This role will manage external consultants in related engineering and technical services projects. The Water Resources Engineer works with the Watershed Engineering team to provide leadership and guidance across the organization on engineering design services, working within a multi-disciplinary team to implement NPCA project and strategic plan priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing technical engineering plan and permit review of applications submitted under the Planning Act, NPCA regulations and other applications.
• Reviewing submitted relevant documents including, but not limited to, environmental assessment reports, master drainage plans, stormwater management reports and engineering design drawings.
• Using engineering analysis, including hydrologic and hydraulic, geotechnical and/or coastal modeling, to assess policies and technical guidelines compliance for floodplain management, slope stability, shore protection, water balance, and geomorphology plans, technical studies, and design
• Evaluating project sites through sites visits as well as analysis of documentation, requesting follow up as necessary
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to recommend sound engineering advice in line with relevant legislation and regulations
• Administering engineering studies for Watershed Management and shoreline projects including floodplain mapping and hazard assessments.
• Preparing and presenting to the NPCA Board of Directors, partner municipalities and other stakeholders on projects and initiatives as required
• Providing engineering expertise in the conception, design and implementation of NPCA projects and priorities
• Leads staff project teams in implementation of relevant projects supporting the strategic plan

What you Bring

• Degree from a recognized university in Civil Engineering specializing in water resources, geotechnical, or coastal engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng)
• Three (3) years’ progressive experience as a Professional Engineer
• Expert knowledge and experience working with relevant computer engineering models (hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical and/or coastal)
• Working experience in erosion and sediment control principles and designs
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (including Conservation Authorities Act, Planning Act, Drainage Act and Environmental Assessment Act), as well as policies and technical approaches to stormwater and floodplain management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team

What We Offer You

• An hourly salary starting at $50.09 with potential for growth up to $61.08 (2025 rate)
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• A Health Care Spending Account, allowing you to use your benefits where you need them.
• Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan
• Free access to all the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Areas
• A hybrid remote work opportunity
• An opportunity to make a difference as part of a highly engaged and passionate team of professionals.

Home Base Location: NPCA Main Office – 3350 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold, with travel within the watershed

Application Deadline:  Friday, September 12th, 2025 – 4:00pm

Please indicate if you are interested in the permanent role and/or the 2026 contract role.

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence. 

Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.

We can provide accommodation for a disability in all employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@npca.ca