Western Canada Irrigation Lead

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven irrigation system planning and design experience.
• Experience in other related water conveyance or agriculture/agri-food projects is considered an asset.
• Understanding of all phases of project implementation, and strong understanding of engineering design processes.
• Understanding of soil water relationships
• Experienced with hydraulic analysis/modeling.
• Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative in nature, with the ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to motivate and lead others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is an asset.
• Experience with design software and tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset. 
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (MikeUrban, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, XPSWMM, etc.) is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Your Education and Experience

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience working on water resources or conveyance projects, with a strong emphasis on irrigation planning and design.
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Registered as a P.Eng with APEGA in the Province of Alberta and/or with APEGS in the Province of Saskatchewan.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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