Water Resources Engineer
- Oakville, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329)
Posting Status
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.
This position reports to the Manager, Environmental Engineering and will deal primarily with water resources, stormwater and environmental issues associated with stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
Job Responsibilities
The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329)
Posting Status
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.
This position reports to the Manager, Environmental Engineering and will deal primarily with water resources, stormwater and environmental issues associated with stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
Job Responsibilities
- Reviews stormwater management and other reports/studies prepared for stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
- Plan, organize and manage all processes related to delivering completed Class Environmental Assessments, design and construction projects for all aspects of water resources/stormwater capital projects including stream restoration works , shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
- Leads the preparation of master drainage plans and subwatershed studies.
- Responsible for cost control, Capital expenditures and scheduling for the delivery of consultant services and various engineering studies.
- Define property needs and arrange for and participate in land negotiations leading to acquisition.
- Research, prepare and present reports to Council and/or Committee of Council for Capital projects and Class Environmental Assessments and Engineering Studies.
- Research and prepare terms of reference for retention of consultant services, including evaluating proposals, reviewing and negotiating work plans and budgets and recommending award of services.
- Establish project schedules and prepare notification / media releases for stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
- Investigate, research and establish alternative engineering designs, construction methods, products and equipment to suit unique conditions on capital projects.
- Ensure design complies with approved standards and policies and applies sound engineering practice, principles and ingenuity in order to achieve an economical, safe and aesthetically pleasing end product .
- Prepare submissions for approval by external agencies (e.g. Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the local Conservation Authority) and responds to inquiries on same .
- Develops and coordinates the development of subwatershed monitoring programs with other departments and local conservation authorities.
- Determines and negotiates necessary project coordination or approvals including preparing approval applications and managing cost sharing agreements with other Town Departments, other municipalities, Halton Region, Utilities, Developers, Conservation Authorities, Provincial and Federal Ministries or Agencies.
- Assists, coordinates and liaises with and/or provides technical/engineering guidance to other Town Departments, the Region of Halton and others.
- Participates on various committees.
- Supporting implementation of the Stormwater Fee and Credit program.
- Performs other duties as assigned including supporting environmental compliance initiatives, storm sewer by-law matters and related environmental issues.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil Discipline), with specialty in Water Resources / Storm Water Management and at least five (5) years directly related experience within a municipal government or consulting engineering environment.
- Strong communication, human relations and negotiation skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current water/environmental management principles and technologies (e.g. storm water quality and quantity controls and relevant federal and provincial legislation), class environmental assessments, budget preparation and scheduling.
- Highly functional in a computerized environment utilizing CAD, GIS, Excel, PowerPoint and Word software and ideally have a working knowledge of commonly used hydrologic/hydraulic software programs (e.g. HEC-RAS, Storm, OTTHYMO, etc.).
- Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology processes will be an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects through Environmental Assessments, and engineering design/approvals.
- Must be able to travel to and traverse various work sites.
- The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
- The successful candidate must hold a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum and will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Leads water resources and stormwater capital projects from environmental assessment through design, approvals, and construction, including stream and shoreline restoration and drainage works. Manages studies, consultants, budgets, schedules, land needs, agency approvals, monitoring programs, and coordination with municipal, regional, utility, developer, and conservation authority partners.
Requirements
Requires a Civil Professional Engineer license with a water resources or stormwater management specialty and at least five years of directly related experience in municipal government or consulting engineering. Candidates need strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of water and environmental management, environmental assessments, and budgeting, plus proficiency with CAD, GIS, Microsoft Office, and ideally hydrologic/hydraulic software; a valid Ontario Class G license and personal vehicle are also required.
Skills
- Water Resources Engineering
- Stormwater Management
- Environmental Assessments
- Project Management
- Stream Restoration
- Shoreline Restoration
- Drainage Planning
- Hydrologic And Hydraulic Modeling
- Engineering Design
- Regulatory Approvals
- Budgeting And Cost Control
- Scheduling
- Consultant Procurement
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Negotiation
- Fluvial Geomorphology
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- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Professional Engineer
- Civil Engineering
- Water Resources
- Stormwater Management
- Stormwater Quality And Quantity Controls
- Stream Restoration
- Shoreline Restoration
- Drainage Works
- Class Environmental Assessments
- Subwatershed Studies
- Master Drainage Plans
- Hydrologic And Hydraulic Modeling
- HEC-RAS
- Storm
- OTTHYMO
- CAD
- GIS
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Fluvial Geomorphology
- Environmental Legislation
- Engineering Design
- Project Scheduling
- Capital Expenditures
- Consultant Procurement
- Land Acquisition
- Regulatory Approvals
- Cost-Sharing Agreements
- Stormwater Fee And Credit Program