Junior Hydrologic Engineer
EG1 Engineer 1
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Hydrologic Forecasting & Water Management, Engineering & Technical Services
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44564
Salary(s): EG1 $58,990.00 - $77,184.00 per year
Closing Date: October 15, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Introduction
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure and services for Manitoba and its communities. The Junior Hydrologic Engineer is involved with the development and application of hydrologic models for flood forecasting while also contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the Forecast Centre through various tasks such as data processing and GIS analysis.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Member-in-Training with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, and not already enrolled in Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Engineer-in-Training Program
- Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and be able to be away from home for extended periods
- Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment and be exposed to notable hazards such as construction equipment, roadway traffic, noise, dust, hand/power tools, insects, vegetation, & sharp objects
- Working extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be able to travel frequently to work sites within the province by ground and/or air transportation
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Experience in hydrologic analysis, modelling and forecasting
- Experience in hydro-meteorological data analysis, ArcGIS tools, and computer programming
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts
- Effective written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical and non-technical correspondence and reports
- Ability to learn and work with appropriate industry software tools to successfully complete assignments/projects
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health work practices
Desired:
- Knowledge of basic principles of hydraulics, hydraulic modeling, and reservoir routing techniques
Duties:
Key responsibilities include:
• Development and application of hydrologic models for flood forecasting
• Assists in the daily preparation of hydrometric and climatological data for numerous watersheds in Manitoba
• GIS mapping exercises including spatial precipitation analysis and model pre-processing
• Assists in the preparation of flood outlooks, flood sheets and other flood-related reports
• Assists in responding to daily information requests received at the Forecast Centre
• Aids the other Engineers in the group with various day-to-day tasks such as data processing/analysis
• Development and application of hydrologic models for flood forecasting
• Assists in the daily preparation of hydrometric and climatological data for numerous watersheds in Manitoba
• GIS mapping exercises including spatial precipitation analysis and model pre-processing
• Assists in the preparation of flood outlooks, flood sheets and other flood-related reports
• Assists in responding to daily information requests received at the Forecast Centre
• Aids the other Engineers in the group with various day-to-day tasks such as data processing/analysis
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Advertisement # 44564
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]
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