Water Allocation Modeller

Job Information

Job Title : Water Allocation Modeller

Job Requisition ID : 79188

Ministry : Environment and Protected Areas

Location : Calgary

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Temporary

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : February 20 2026

Classification : Engineering and Related Level 1

Salary : $2738.19 to $4119.23 bi-weekly ($71466 - $107511 / year)

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air land water and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) please visit our website at : Responsibilities

Reporting to the Environmental and Climate Change Modelling Team Lead the Water Allocation Modeller is responsible for the development and application of the Water Resources Management Model (WRMM).These models are used to support water allocations approvals and transfers water management planning and integrated regional strategies in Alberta.

T he position also provides other modelling support through development of interfaces / utilities and streamlining model input and output data processing as well as development of integrated surface water quantity and quality modelling system. The Water Allocation Modellers are unique specialist positions with no known equivalent in the department.

Other responsibilities include :

• Provide technical support in the development and application of the WRMM / WRMDSS computer models in support of water allocations approvals and transfers water management planning and integrated regional strategies in Alberta.
• Develop display processing tools to provide meaningful presentation of model outputs (text access and SQL tables) so that management and the public can readily understand and use the model results to make water management decisions.
• Take part in the development and enhancement of the WRMM for continued improvement of this department asset.
• Provide technical and policy advice to management and the public in the review of irrigation expansion water allocation issues water transfers water conservation objectives.
• Working towards development of an integrated environmental modelling system with current focus on surface water quality and quantity integration including computer programming supports such as interfaces and utilities development.
• Provide technical support in database development and internet applications in support of public education activities related to the Water Act SSRB and Regional planning programs.
• Provide input on human and financial resources allocations for the work unit.
• Support or lead other section branch division department or Government Of Alberta initiatives as required.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies : Problem Solving :

Engages perspective to seek root causes.

Systems Thinking :

Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.

Build Collaborative Environments :

Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress.

Drive For Results :

Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Additionally the position requires the following knowledge skills and abilities :

REQUIRED ABILITIES :

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Additional Position Details :

Recruitment Process :

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

In your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Jane McEwen at .

Key Skills

Agriculture,Asset Management,Data Structures,ABAP,Application Programming,Agile Testing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2738 - 4119