The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.
The Hydrologist is responsible for planning, designing and implementing water quantity and hydrological programs in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to assess water availability and variability. The incumbent is responsible for leading data collection, interpretation, and analysis, writing reports and contributing to research related to hydrological processes across the NWT. The position implements multiple and diverse hydrological research and monitoring programs utilizing hydrological science and methodologies.
The Hydrologist must have knowledge and practical experience related to hydrological science and methodologies related to water quantity assessment to lead hydrological interpretations and establish supplemental monitoring programs. The Hydrologist presents results and publishes technical reports, scientific papers and plain language reports on the water levels, flow and water quantity in the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
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Develops and implements field-and office-based hydrology research programs.
- Leads and implements hydro-climatic monitoring networks for the NWT.
- Publishes and presents scientific findings and data to a wide range of stakeholders.
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Compiles, manages, interprets and archives scientific data holdings.
- Provides expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders on hydrology related topics in the NWT.
Key Qualifications
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Completion of a graduate degree (M.Sc.) in hydrology, environmental science or engineering with at least two (2) years of experience in the hydrological sciences and relevant experience in either the public or private sectors.
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Relevant experience may include data science, analytics, programming, and/or numerical or statistical modelling
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Equivalencies may include:
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Completion of an undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in hydrology, environmental science or engineering with at least four (4) years of experience in the hydrological sciences and relevant experience in either the public or private sectors.
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Relevant experience may include data science, analytics, programming, and/or numerical or statistical modelling.
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
