Water Resources Information Specialist
Water Resources Information Specialist
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$ 75 - 95
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Job Description
Location
One of Hatfields Canadian offices
About Hatfield
Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canadas Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
Hatfield is seeking a Water Resources Information Specialist to support our Water Resource Group. In this role you will support a wide range of data-driven activities including data analysis information management digital tool development and documentation for Hatfields water resource-related projects. This position will be based in one of Hatfields Canadian offices (i.e. Vancouver Terrace Calgary or Fort McMurray).
The ideal candidate will have scientific training in at least one of hydrology hydrogeology climatology or geochemistry and experience with hydroclimatic time series analysis analysis of water quality datasets geospatial analyses modelling and R. Strong communication skills and the ability to understand our unique technical and data-communications needs are also important in this position. This role has considerable scope for career development and advancement and over time you will support or lead the training of colleagues in reproducible data science.
Responsibilities
Lead or support water quantity and/or quality data management and analysis components of assigned projects. You may also be asked to support data management and analysis for other environmental attributes.
Perform automated data quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) checks for large datasets and undertake data screening analysis calculations and interpretation and/or develop project specific tools to complete these tasks.
Support the planning development and expansion of in-house data analytics software and processes.
Create and/or update internal R packages and R Shiny Apps used by staff scientists. Synthesize functional needs from multiple projects and identify overlapping use cases where general purpose scripts and packages could eliminate redundancy.
Develop and update R-based microservices for our web-based environmental data management software EnviroData. This includes expanding the functionality of the EnviroDataR package ( the development of training resources and documentation. Provide support and/or guidance to project teams on data-driven science processes and tools.
Provide technical support for clients and Hatfield staff using our in-house environmental data management systems especially Hatfields EnviroData () and Aquarius time series systems.
Contribute to proposal and project management. Assigned tasks may include identification of business opportunities development of proposed approaches and cost estimates for data analytics-related scopes provision of written content and coordination of tasks and budget management.
Education and Experience
or higher in a science or engineering field with some prior coursework training and/or experience related to mathematics / statistics data science computer science and hydrology / hydrogeology / water quality. Experience with water resource management / monitoring projects and the analysis of associated datasets (such as water quantity water quality climate datasets etc.).
Advanced knowledge of R. Should be familiar with base R packages as well as tidyverse ggplot2 and devtools. Experience with other data management and visualization tools (e.g. Aquarius Shiny Apps PowerBI Excel Markdown etc) is also advantageous.
Other Assets/Skills
Ability to follow software development best practices such as unit tests documentation version control and compliance with style guides. Experience with GNU/Linux Docker and CI/CD workflows are also advantageous.
Whats In It For You
Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Biweekly Earned Days Off program
Matching group retirement plan
Comprehensive health insurance medical/dental/vision coverage
Competitive vacation and special leave
Professional development and training opportunities
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity inclusiveness and diversity irrespective of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights cultures interests and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.
How to Apply
To apply please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email:. Please indicate Water Resources Information Specialist in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Salary range: $75k - $95k. We an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
