Job descriptionPosition Details
Position type: Full Time Permanent, Existing Vacancy
Salary: Minimum starting salary at $82,500 (based on a 35‑hour work week and commensurate with individual education and experience)
Location: Hybrid, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island
Closing Deadline: Open until filled
What does our engineering team do? Our engineering team has delivered thousands of small dams across the country over the last 85 years. So much so that we now own over 6,000 water‑retaining structures responsible for the creation of over 1.2 million acres of wetland. This makes DUC the largest single dam owner in Canada in terms of sheer numbers.
The real strength of our talented group of highly qualified engineering professionals comes from their ability to function as a well‑coordinated team that brings a combined wealth of diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives.
What will you do? As a Provincial Engineer, you will perform a full range of specialized technical services in Atlantic Canada, including but not limited to:
Leading provincial dam safety efforts, contributing to dam safety reviews and performing field work, including inspections.
Contributing to Dam Emergency Plan and Operation Maintenance and Surveillance plan preparation.
Leading the design, contract management, and cost estimation for wetland conservation infrastructure, including earthworks and water conveyance structures.
Providing expert knowledge and leadership to the team in hydrotechnical and civil engineering, to assist with project proposals, planning, delivery and implementation, regulatory approvals and permitting.
Contributing to team resource management, long‑range planning, and budgeting with the provincial asset management team.
Our ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision and possess excellent team management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Project planning and implementation skills will be required to succeed in this position.
Requirements
Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering degree or equivalent
Professional Engineer (ing.) Designation in Canada (and eligible in NS, NB, and PEI)
Minimum 5 years of experience in hydrologic, hydraulic, water resources, geotechnical, or dam safety engineering, including experience with project design and construction; including at least 3 years of supervisory responsibilities
Ability to conduct field work, including remote dam safety inspections by truck or ATV
Strong planning, reporting and project management skills
Contract and construction management skills
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Valid class 5 driver’s license
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required
Assets
Experience with Office 365, AutoDesk, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑SSP, HEC‑HMS and other hydrologic/hydraulic modelling software, GIS, or GeoStudio
Experience in the design of dams or earth berms (including water control structures), as well as dam safety, including Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Guidelines, and provincial dam safety regulations
What We Offer
3 weeks’ vacation with an additional 5 paid personal days and 10 sick days
Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement
Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us. All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner.
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