Hydrometric Specialist
Do you have an interest and expertise in hydrometeorology and how it’s applied for emergency management?
Consider this interesting role with the Surface Water Monitoring Centre in the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF).
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• apply analytical models/techniques and provide technical leadership and expertise in real-time using data/model interpretation, which is used as a basis for flood and drought early-warning decision-making
• act as a Duty Officer in the Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC), ensuring effective operation/maintenance of systems, to provide appropriate action within required time frames
• advise on hydrometeorological issues such as sensor networks and operational improvement projects, and contribute to other pertinent water management and water monitoring projects initiated within the broader NDMNRF resources management agenda
• work irregular hours on duty rosters: on-call, or stand-by, or shift work, as required
Location: Peterborough
How do I qualify?
Technical expertise:
• knowledge of water science theories, principles and practices of hydrometeorology, hydraulics and modelling techniques (river simulation models, streamflow simulation models) and technical operations and techniques (streamflow analysis techniques, Antecedent Precipitation Index and other indices, DHI storm surge model, other runoff relationships, etc.)
• knowledgeable about emergency management and water resource management legislation, such as the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and the Conservation Authorities Act
Technological proficiency:
• knowledge of Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT), including databases, ISO sensor/spatial metadata creation and publishing, data access protocols, utilizing web-services, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data auditing processes, sensor data logger set-up and accessing data via satellite data polling systems (GOES); familiarity with KISTERS Water Information System (WISKI) is an asset
• knowledge of monitoring and reporting technologies and methods (sensors, loggers, remote sensing systems, satellite telemetry, hydrometric/snow gauge/rain gauges and real-time reporting systems); experience in programming with “R” is an asset
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• strong interpersonal, and communication skills, tact and diplomacy to interact effectively with colleagues and clients; facilitate partnerships; resolve technically based problems/issues and promote access/sharing of data/sites; provide technical advice to senior staff, internal/external partners and stakeholders; and provide training and technology transfer
• written communication skills to prepare a variety of materials, such as flood/storm reports and related documentation on flood or drought events or periods; condition reports; technical studies, tools/web-tools documentation; and training materials
Analytical skills:
• analytical, modelling, statistical and mathematical skills to input and apply models/analytical techniques; review, refine and interpret data; and present surface water conditions that provide the scientific and/or technical basis for water resource management decisions
• research, analytical and assessment skills to evaluate and improve the current operation and performance of systems, analytical techniques and methods
Project management skills:
• project management skills to supervise projects and review/provide input in hiring of external services vendors, and monitor deliverables and expenditures
• strong planning, organizational/prioritizing and coordinating skills to meet required timelines during significant flood or drought situations
Administrative knowledge:
• knowledge of contract administration to initiate, draft and audit partnership agreements and tenders/Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• knowledge of administrative practices and procedures (e.g. work program planning) to lead the daily planning cycle, prepare budget submissions, report on expenditures and revenues, and prepare financial projections
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code < http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code >. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Salary Range: $1,414.79 – $1,631.49 Per Week
Additional Information:
· 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months (with the possibility of extension), 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
· 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months (with the possibility of extension), 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 181138, by Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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