Fluvial Processes Specialist

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As a member of our Hydrogeology and Hydrology team, you’ll join a group of professionals that include geomorphologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geochemists, surficial geologists, and environmental scientists to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate for the Fluvial Processes Specialist will have knowledge and experience in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and open-channel hydraulics and interest in or experience with stream restoration, river systems, natural sciences, and aquatic ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, manage and assess geomorphological, hydrology, and hydraulic data
• Conduct field work in southern Ontario with potential opportunity for remote locations
• Contribute to fluvial geomorphology and open-channel hydraulic assessments
• Hydraulic modelling of natural and engineered channels
• Support the preparation of high-quality technical reports and proposals
• Work collaboratively under the mentorship and supervision of senior technical staff

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related geoscience or engineering discipline (physical geography, water resources engineering, earth sciences, or environmental engineering)
• Two years of experience with hydrology, geomorphology, fluvial processes, groundwater, and groundwater field methods
• Master’s degree in relevant geoscience or engineering discipline would be considered an asset but not required
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Geoscientist in Training (G.I.T.) or Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)
• Experience completing fluvial geomorphology field work such as measuring bankfull cross-sections
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Familiarity with total station and RTK GPS survey methods
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for fieldwork
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.