Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  CA - Kitchener, ON - 50 Sportsworld
• Compensation: CAD 75,000 - CAD 105,000 - yearly

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist for employment in Canada, with experience in applied fluvial geomorphology.
AECOM is continuing to expand its fluvial geomorphology expertise in both environmental and engineering projects. The successful applicant for the Fluvial Geomorphologist position will be a motivated individual, excited to contribute to the growth of the fluvial geomorphology practice area within AECOM across Canada.

The fluvial geomorphologist will work with AECOM’s fluvial geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, and ecologists to deliver various stream restoration projects, including:

Restoration of natural processes and habitat conditions

Erosion control and fish passage improvements

Assisting with hazard identification

Facilitating infrastructure improvements

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Utilizing scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope

Collecting and entering data, and applying technical principles and theories

Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, and comparing findings to relevant studies and local, provincial, and federal regulations to ensure compliance

Leading ‘Natural Channel Design’ and stream restoration projects, completing assessments on existing and proposed conditions to provide enhancement recommendations and design input

Conducting detailed field investigations and assessments, including sediment transport and scour analysis

Analyzing and interpreting geomorphic and hydraulic data

Writing technical reports

Reviewing technical reports

Working collaboratively across offices and disciplines in Canada, and participating in meetings with clients and stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., geomorphology, river engineering, earth science)

Minimum of 6years of relevant work experience

Familiarity with GIS and CAD software

Knowledge of fluvial form, processes, and functions, including their dependence on local physiography and influence on ecological habitats

Experience with river and stream channel hydraulics and channel stability analysis

Experience in environmental data collection, identification, investigation, data entry, and assessments

Experience developing stream restoration and enhancement recommendations

Ability to travel, including to remote areas, and efficiently conduct fieldwork

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree specializing in fluvial geomorphology is an asset

10 years + of relevant work experience

Familiarity with Natural Channel Design approaches, from concept development through detailed design, construction implementation, and monitoring

Experience using GIS and hydraulic modeling applications for study design and data analysis

Geohazard mapping and slope stability analysis experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with proposal writing and/or project management

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage personal project workload and meet deadlines

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