Hydrologist (2-Year Term)
Job Summary
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.
Job Information
The Hydrologist is responsible for planning, designing and implementing water quantity and hydrological programs in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to assess water availability and variability. The incumbent is responsible for leading data collection, interpretation, and analysis, writing reports and contributing to research related to hydrological processes across the NWT. The position implements multiple and diverse hydrological research and monitoring programs utilizing hydrological science and methodologies.
The Hydrologist must have knowledge and practical experience related to hydrological science and methodologies related to water quantity assessment to lead hydrological interpretations and establish supplemental monitoring programs. The Hydrologist presents results and publishes technical reports, scientific papers and plain language reports on the water levels, flow and water quantity in the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and implements field-and office-based hydrology research programs.
- Leads and implements hydro-climatic monitoring networks for the NWT.
- Publishes and presents scientific findings and data to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Compiles, manages, interprets and archives scientific data holdings.
- Provides expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders on hydrology related topics in the NWT.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a graduate degree (M.Sc.) in hydrology, environmental science or engineering with at least two (2) years of experience in the hydrological sciences and relevant experience in either the public or private sectors.
- Relevant experience may include data science, analytics, programming, and/or numerical or statistical modelling
- Equivalencies may include:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in hydrology, environmental science or engineering with at least four (4) years of experience in the hydrological sciences and relevant experience in either the public or private sectors.
- Relevant experience may include data science, analytics, programming, and/or numerical or statistical modelling.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 2-Year Term.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28057
Closing Date: July 30, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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