Water Allocation Modeller

Job Information

• Job Title:
  
  Water Allocation Modeller
• Job Requisition
• Ministry:
  Environment and Protected Areas
• Location:
  
  Calgary
• Full or Part-Time:
  Full Time
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
• Permanent/Temporary:
  Temporary
• Scope:
  Open Competition
• Closing Date:
  February 20, 2026
• Classification:
  Engineer 2
• Salary: $2,738.19 to $4,119.23 bi-weekly ($71,466 - $107,511/year)

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

Reporting to the Environmental and Climate Change Modelling Team Lead, the Water Allocation Modeller is responsible for the development and application of the Water Resources Management Model (WRMM). These models support water allocations, approvals and transfers, water management planning, and integrated regional strategies in Alberta.

The position also provides other modelling support through development of interfaces/utilities and streamlining model input and output data processing as well as development of integrated surface water quantity and quality modelling system.

Other responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support in the development and application of the WRMM/WRMDSS computer models in support of water allocations, approvals and transfers, water management planning, and integrated regional strategies in Alberta.
• Develop display processing tools to provide meaningful presentation of model outputs (text, Access and SQL tables) so that management and the public can readily understand and use the model results to make water management decisions.
• Take part in the development and enhancement of the WRMM for continued improvement of this department asset.
• Provide technical and policy advice to management and the public in the review of irrigation expansion, water allocation issues, water transfers, water conservation objectives.
• Work towards development of an integrated environmental modelling system with current focus on surface water quality and quantity integration including computer programming supports such as interfaces and utilities development.
• Provide technical support in database development and internet applications in support of public education activities related to the Water Act, SSRB and Regional planning programs.
• Provide input on human and financial resources allocations for the work unit.
• Support or lead other section, branch, division, department or Government Of Alberta initiatives, as required.

Competencies:

• Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues:
  • Engages perspective to seek root causes.
  • Finds ways to improve complex systems.
  • Employs resources from other areas to solve problems.
• Systems Thinking:
  • Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them:
    • Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.
    • Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
    • Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.
• Build Collaborative Environments:
  • Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict:
    • Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress.
    • Facilitates communication and collaboration.
    • Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset.
• Drive For Results:
  • Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes:
    • Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards.
    • Acknowledges even indirect responsibility.
    • Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted.
    • Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree (4 year) in Engineering or Environmental Science with 5 years of related experience. Lesser qualifications might be considered for underfill.

Additionally, the position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Eligible for the APEGA membership. P. Eng. designation is preferred.
• Significant knowledge of the Water Act, related regulations, practices and procedures is required.
• Knowledge of the department's corporate database (e.g. DRAS) structure is required.
• Experience with database design using…