Job Description

Apply By: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Surface Water Specialist Group Leader

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Job ID:

232293

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division, West Central Region

City:

Hamilton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

14508 - Geoscientist 4

Salary:

$1,768.41 - $2,329.58 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


Are you concerned about protecting Ontario's water resources? Are you a Surface Water Specialist looking for an opportunity that is broad in scope and will challenge your analytical and leadership skills? If so, then consider this opportunity to provide your expertise in support of our regional water management program.

About the job

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You will be required to



Provide scientific and team leadership on a wide range of water quality and ecosystem health activities in support of regional water programs. Plan, carry out and share expertise in the development of impact assessment, surface water investigations, including the provisions of project

management, coordination and surface water quality/quantity expertise to both surface water staff and consultants.

Act as a Provincial Officer and regional expert on compliance/non-compliance issues related to surface waste protection. Review and interpret policies, provide scientific knowledge and leadership as senior regional expert to ministry staff and external contacts.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

A degree with specialization in disciplines such as Hydrology, Biology, Chemistry, or Water resources. You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license upon being hired.
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Technical Knowledge and Skills

You have demonstrated knowledge of environmental management theories, practices and techniques in order to provide policy and scientific/technical advice to ministry staff. You have demonstrated knowledge of and several years progressive and responsible field investigation experience in surface water resource management and assessment, hydrology, quality and quantity investigations. You have proven ability to interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
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Communication, Interpersonal and Computer Skills

You can lead discussions involving conflicting approaches or scientific opinions to develop consensus. You can communicate technical information in a clear manner. You know how to draft a variety of written materials such as scientific reports, briefing notes, correspondence, etc. You work well with others and are able to persuade and influence diverse interests. You can use computers to conduct mathematical modeling of natural systems and use a variety of other software (e.g. word processing, spread sheets, database).
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Leadership Skills

You have demonstrated team leadership skills to plan, set work priorities, assign and review unit work andof staff. You possess reasoning and facilitation skills to lead discussions involving conflicting approaches or scientific opinions.
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Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

You have research, investigative, analytical and problem solving skills to determine compliance with ministry legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines and to lead/conduct the collection of surface water data for field investigations. You are highly analytical and have the ability to break down, assess, and interpret complex scientific data. You know how to identify and evaluate problems to develop effective solutions.

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.



We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, telework (remote work), compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable) Collegial and professional work culture Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, July 21, 2025

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

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If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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