Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $42.87/hr, Max = $49.68/hr

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head office, 5 Shoreham Drive

Division: Development & Engineering Services

Business unit: Engineering Services

Travel: 5%

Hybrid Work: Yes

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2025 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on October 15, 2025

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Technologist, Flood Risk Management provides technical support, planning, design and coordination to the Flood Risk Management portfolio. This position participates in TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides support in the development of Terms of References and initiates and completes TRCA’s procurement process and retains external consultants
• Coordinate proposal evaluation, including establishing evaluation committees, circulating proposals, developing evaluation forms and matrices, hosting evaluation committee meetings
• Provides technical support to external consultants retained to complete projects including meeting schedules, background data collection, and site visits schedule
• Reviews technical submissions, including correspondence, reports, design drawings, and models,
• Communicates project status, technical issues, and results to senior staff
• Schedules site visits, meetings, open houses, and public meetings, as required per project workplan
• Completes QA/QC reviews of work submitted by external consultants in support of capital projects to ensure compliance with TRCA and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) standards and guidelines
• Provides assistance in engineering report preparation for various projects including preparing maps, figures and tables
• Represent the Authority’s interest as a member of internal/external committees, at public meetings and open houses, and in the review of external agency document
• Provides support and project information to TRCA’s municipal partners for municipal engineering projects
• Supports Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping program funded flood plain mapping studies.
• Continue to advance knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, in an effort to establish solid foundation of technical knowledge.

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Water Resources, Environmental or Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or related discipline
• Have the ability to obtain P.Eng, LET, CET, or C.Tech designation
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 3+ years of experience (could be co-op, summer or intern) related to water resources, environmental or civil engineering, engineering technology, project management, flood forecasting and warning or a related environmental field

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of engineering support software (GIS/CAD (ARC GIS, AutoCAD, Microstation) and hydrologic/hydraulic computer models (Visual OTTHYMO (VO), SWMM/PCSWMM, HEC-RAS; and experience in 2D modeling is an asset.
• Demonstrated time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with the general public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
• Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization

What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.