Water Allocation Modeller

Job Information
Job Title:Water Allocation Modeller
Job Requisition ID:79188
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: $2738.19 to $4119.23 bi-weekly ($71466 - $107511/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.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) please visit our website at: Responsibilities

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 are used to 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. The Water Allocation Modellers are unique specialist positions with no known equivalent in the department.

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.
• Working 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.

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