Hydrometric Specialist - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

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Do you have interest and expertise in hydrometeorology and how its applied for emergency managementConsider this interesting role with the Surface Water Monitoring Centre in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.Please note: These positions are located at 300 Water Street in Peterborough, however, alternative work arrangements may be considered, based on operational feasibility.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.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn 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

How do I qualifyTechnical 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) software 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, 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; 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 provides 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, 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 (RFP)
• 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

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Monday, October 31, 2022Note:

• N-NR-190255/22

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