We are looking for an innovative and accountable Hydrometric Technician with a passion for delivering the right solution to serve each client’s unique needs. You take pride in your work and build trust by following through on your commitments to your clients, partners, and colleagues. You need to have a say in what the world looks like, create sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions, and contribute towards healthy economies while positively impacting society. In addition, you want to be part of a company culture that focuses on effectively growing and applying your marvelous talents.
The Company
We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.
In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for excellence. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.
What You’ll Do
- Work on cutting edge projects
- Play outside developing stream assessments, installing & maintaining hydrometric monitoring stations
- Provide hydrometric field services: discharge measurements, water quality sampling, bathymetric surveying
- Develop hydrometric, weather and climate, bathymetric and GIS-based data
- Produce hydrometric data computations and quality assurance, like rating curve, stage, and discharge time series development
- Write hydrometric reports
- Help manage clients and projects
What You’ll Bring
- A positive and motivated personality!
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment
- A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role
- Technology Diploma in Water Resources, Environmental Technology/Science or similar
- A valid BC driver’s license
- 0-2 years experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in hydrometric monitoring and/or a consulting environment would be an asset
- Proficiency in MS Word & Excel
- The physical ability to conduct field visits concordant with hydrometric work. This may include: handling & operating equipment, travelling to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain
What We Offer
- A hybrid-remote work environment
- Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
- An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria
- Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
- Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
- Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
- Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
- Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
- An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities
- Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team
- And more
Wage Range
- $55,000-60,000, wage dependent on years of experience
Apply Now
Come and build your future with us.
KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories, and as guests of the First Nations and the Métis Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.
