Water Resource Professionals
Kamloops, BC | Nanaimo, BC | Vancouver, BC
Consider a career with NHC!
- Hydrotechnical Engineer
- Coastal Engineer
- Geoscientist
- Hydrologist
- Field Technician
- Surveyor
At NHC, we’re focused on innovative and effective solutions for coastal and inland water environments.
Our staff are passionate about addressing flood threats to communities, solving water supply and management challenges in the built and natural environment, and protecting and restoring freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
And we’re always on the lookout for professionals who have a passion for and experience in water resources!
Areas of Knowledge
Open water hydraulics; river engineering; open coast; inlet; estuarine environments; sediment transport; geomorphology; hydrology; hydrometrics; surveying; flood risk; and construction inspections.
Qualifications
Individuals who meet these qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Master’s degree or higher in engineering or geosciences with a focus on water resources or equivalent experience
- Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (for professional positions)
- 2 to 4 years of work experience with a focus on water or oceans (preferably in consulting)
- Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare written reports and communicate effectively
or
- Technical graduate in surveying, civil technologist, or similar (for field positions)
and
- Demonstrated experience completing complex technical assignments in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines
- High technical standards and a commitment to delivering high quality work products
- The ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed upon timelines
- Ability to swim and comfortable working in and around water
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Role-Dependent Requirements
- Proven ability to conduct independent analysis, develop visualizations, and interpret complex physical processes by analyzing geospatial time series data
- Experience in statistical analysis, AI, machine learning, and numerical methods in solving hydrologic or hydraulic problems
- Intermediate to advanced skills with computer to support analysis and design; such as hydrologic modeling (Raven, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HSPF, DHSVM), hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, Telemac, Delph, DHI, openFoam, Flow3D), coding, GIS, CAD, and office productivity software
- Comfortable working in remote locations and inclement weather conditions (demonstrated through professional experience or recreational pursuits)
- Demonstrated project management, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Why Join NHC?
- Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse hydrotechnical projects
- 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.
- Depth of water resource specialists to work alongside and grow your career.
- Competitive and fair base pay, with comprehensive benefits, 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.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested?
Please send us your resume, cover letter, and references.
Apply