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Job description:Junior Water Resources/Hydrotechnical EIT - ( 240004AO )DescriptionGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work thatxe2x80x99s critical to our clients and the communities we support.In the Territories, northern traditions mix with the everyday lifestyles of modern Canadians from all cultures and backgrounds. The result is a unique sense of place that both welcomes newcomers and embraces new ideas. Whether youxe2x80x99re interested in an adventure filled with hiking, canoeing, boating, skiing, biking, snowmobiling, or just looking to experience life in a beautiful, small urban centre, working in Canadaxe2x80x99s North could be for you. Up here, work-life balance truly exists. Build your career AND enjoy your life!Your Opportunity:Stantecxe2x80x99s growing Water Resources team is seeking a Junior Water Resources EIT or Hydrotechnical EIT to join our Whitehorse, YT office. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generationsBy joining our team, you would work as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team of technical experts that provide water resources solutions for clients in the government, mining, industrial, and oil and gas sectors throughout northern Canada and BC. You would have the opportunity to apply surface water analyses and principles of natural systems with current engineering approaches on several stormwater management, flood mapping, flood mitigation, river restoration design, and fish habitat design projects across Canada, with a focus on Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and northern British Columbia.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAs the successful candidate, you will be involved in a variety of projects related to water resources engineering in a dynamic design team setting. You will report directly to the Team Lead for the Whitehorse Water Resources team. Your responsibilities will include:Assist with watershed characterization studies, flood plain mapping, environmental impact assessments, coastal and river engineering, and channel design projectsConduct water-related field surveys including hydrometric measurements, surface and groundwater sampling, and topographic/bathymetric surveys using a variety of instrumentsConduct data management and analysis tasks related to collected field dataAssist with hydrologic modelling and frequency analyses using multiple software programsAssist with 1D and 2D hydraulic modellingAssist with development of a range of surface water designs, including stormwater management and drainage design, channel realignment/stream restoration, flood mitigation design, culvert/bridge crossing design, and construction phase water management and erosion and sediment control plansAssist with the preparation of detailed design drawings using CIVIL 3DTechnical report writingDevelopment of engineering work plans and engineering and construction cost estimatesAssist with tender document preparation and construction administration/oversightWork efficiently in a team environmentPerform tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately, using standard methods and techniquesContributing to a vibrant, enthusiastic, and empowered workplace cultureQualificationsYour Capabilities and CredentialsHigh levels of self-motivation and personal accountability for assigned tasks are of paramount importanceExcellent communication skills and a team-first attitudeKnowledge or willingness to learn different hydrologic, hydraulic, and civil field instruments (e.g., level and rod, total station, RTK GPS, flow meter, YSI water quality samplers) and multiple software (e.g., Aquarius, Hyfran, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD Civil 3D)Willingness to travel to project locations within northern Canada and BC to perform fieldwork up to 30 % of timeHold a valid driverxe2x80x99s licenseExperience in the consulting industry is considered an assetExperience working in northern Canada on cold climate challenges is considered an assetEducation and ExperienceBachelorxe2x80x99s or Masterxe2x80x99s degree in Water Resources or Civil Engineering0 to 3 years of experience in surface water engineering and/or civil engineeringEligible for eventual P.Eng. registration with Engineers Yukon or Engineers and Geoscientists British ColumbiaTypical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each otherxe2x80x99s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location : Canada-Yukon-WhitehorseOrganization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British ColumbiaEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Entry LevelTravel : Yes, 25 % of the TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Nov 25, 2024, 5:50:09 PMReq ID: 240004AOStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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