Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an international firm of consulting civil engineers, geoscientists, and technologists that provides professional services for the development, management, and protection of water resources.

We are seeking candidates with strong skills in geomatics and drafting to participate in our river and coastal engineering, hydrology, and geomorphology projects.

Qualifications

• Technical graduate from a recognized program in geomatics, civil engineering technology, or similar
• 2 to 4 years of work experience
• Proficiency with survey data collection techniques that include total station and GPS-based instrumentation (static, RTK and DGPS) and processing data into digital terrain models using Autodesk Civil3D® software is required
• Demonstrated experience completing complex technical assignments in a team environment
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently, safely, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines
• High technical standards and a commitment to delivering high quality work products
• Ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed upon timelines
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; expected to use their skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our products & services
• Ability to swim and comfortable working in and around water
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Advantageous Qualifications

• Familiarity with various hydrographic survey techniques (acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP), single and multi- beam sonar); corridor modeling and drafting of production-level drawings in AutoCAD®; and use of software that includes Autodesk Recap®, Global Mapper®, Trimble Business Center®, and Pix4D®
• Experience in construction settings and remote river and marine environments

Why Join NHC?

• A culture of collaboration where employees can work with like-minded individuals in an independent and specialized firm dealing with challenging and satisfying real-world projects
• Competitive and fair base pay and opportunities for annual merit-based bonuses
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Flexible hybrid work environment and work schedule
• A focus on supporting your health and well-being through an employer-paid flex health spending & RRSP account
• Learning opportunities to help support your career development through lunch-and-learns, mentorship programs, and a continuing education plan

We celebrate and welcome a diverse community and we’re committed to fostering your ongoing professional development and well-being.

Working with NHC will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with people who are as passionate about water as you are, while supporting technically challenging and truly satisfying real-world projects.

Job posting closes October 10th. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.