The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (the Conservation Authority), an internationally recognized leader in watershed management, is seeking to fill a position of:

Water Resources Engineer – Stormwater Management

Regular, Full Time

Newmarket, Ontario

Annual Salary: $100,863.70 - $117, 996.26

Reporting to the Manager, Development Engineering and Infrastructure, the Water Resources Engineer evaluates technical submissions and reviews engineering studies in support of planning and permitting applications, ensuring consistency with applicable legislation, regulations, Authority policies, and watershed objectives. The position provides technical advice to municipalities, consultants, developers, provincial agencies, landowners, and internal staff, while supporting flood forecasting and warning activities, technical mapping updates and contributing to the Conservation Authority's mandate of protecting people, property, and the environment from natural hazards.

What you offer

· University degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.

· Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing with Skilled Engineers Ontario (PEO)

· Minimum five (5) years of Engineering consulting experience in water resources engineering.

· Experience working with Conservation Authorities, and Conservation Authorities planning and permitting review framework including the application of the Conservation Authorities Act, regulations, the Lake Simcoe Protection Act and Plan and related provincial policies and guidelines.

· Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating hydrologic and hydraulic studies, floodplain mapping, flood hazard assessments, watershed modelling, and stormwater management reports in support of development and infrastructure projects.

· Experience assessing development applications from a natural hazard management perspective, including flood, erosion, unstable slope, and drainage hazards.

· Experience reviewing consultant-prepared technical studies and providing engineering recommendations related to flood risk, stormwater management, watershed impacts, and regulatory compliance.

· Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational,



and time management skills

· Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

· Exceptional customer services skills and experience collaborating with municipalities, other governmental agencies, consultants, developers and stakeholders

· Strong verbal and written communication skills and high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Familiarity with CAD and GIS/ArcView software.

· Experienced user of Outlook, Word, Excel, Proficient with the following software and programs: Visual Otthymo Suite of Softwares; HEC-RAS; HEC2; Microsoft Software Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint; PCSWMM and PCSWMM RealTime; EPA SWMM5; HY8; DWG Trueview; Databases; Visual Basic; FileHold; Active Presenter; SPSS; DropBox; Web Based Software; ArcMap ESRI Software Suite including HECGeoRas and 3D Spatial Analyst.

What you will do

· Conduct technical reviews of engineering submissions, stormwater management reports, functional servicing reports, drainage plans, hydraulic/hydrologic models, plans, and engineering drawings and provide technical guidance and advice regarding flood risk mitigation measures and hazard management approaches

· Prepare detailed review comments on applications circulated under the Planning Act, and Conservation Authorities Act based on development impacts on watershed hydrology erosion and flooding and downstream infrastructure and provide recommendations for developers, consultants, and municipal partners.

· Provide technical advice and support to internal staff, municipalities, developers, and engineering consultants regarding technical requirements

· Participate in pre-consultation meetings and coordinate stakeholder discussions related to development applications.

· Support enforcement, compliance and technical reviews associated with the Conservation Authorities Act and Regulations.





· Evaluate technical studies including hydrology reports, hydraulic analyses, geotechnical studies, slope stability reports, and geomorphological reports.

· Monitor flood forecasting systems and weather conditions on a rotating on-call basis; issue flood advisories and support emergency response activities.

· Respond to erosion and sediment control concerns, conduct site inspections, and work with municipalities and developers to implement corrective actions.

· Stay current with industry standards, legislation, and stormwater management best practices.

What we offer you

· Enrollment in OMERS pension plan.

· Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Plan (enrollment from first day of employment).

· Competitive salary and vacation time.

· Employee Assistance Program for you and your dependents.

· Conservation Ontario Pass - provides free access to most Conservation Areas in Ontario.

Start Date

December 2026

Hours of work

35, Monday thru Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

The position is eligible to apply for hybrid work.

Please forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to the Conservation Authority’s Human Resources, referencing Competition #15-2026, by 4:00 pm on November 13, 2026, to [email protected].

The Conservation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Conservation Authority will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.

This is for an existing vacancy. All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Conservation Authority; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $100,863.70-$117,996.26 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newmarket, ON L3Y 3W3

📌 Water Resources Engineer – Stormwater Management (Newmarket)
🏢 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
📍 Newmarket