Hydrometric Technologists

About Us

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an independent, employee-owned engineering and geoscience firm focused on solving water resource challenges around the world. As a specialist firm, we have attracted and retained many of the top water resource professionals, forming and maintaining a hydrotechnical centre of excellence. If you are excited to work within the largest collection of water resource experts in Western Canada (120 in BC) and you meet the below expectations, then you are encouraged to apply.

We are currently seeking hydrometric technologists with strong skills in year-round field work, hydrometrics, surveying, and data processing to participate in our river engineering, hydrology, and geomorphology projects. We have two positions available: one based in our North Vancouver office, and one based in our Kamloops office, but project work will be throughout BC.

About the Role

Key responsibilities will include

· Hydrometric and meteorological monitoring

o Site, design, install, maintain and operate hydrometric and meteorological monitoring stations

o Collect flow measurements (ADCP, ADV, and salt dilution)

o Collect water quality measurements and samples

o Familiarity with industry standards (Manual of BC Hydrometric Standards, World Meteorological Organization, etc.)

o Familiarity with corrective and preventative maintenance activities

o Adherence to standard operating procedures

· Instrumentation

o Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, validation and calibration of environmental instrumentation

o Datalogger configuration

o Telemetry systems (satellite, cellular, radio and internet protocols)

· Surveying

o Differential levelling

o Total station

o GPS (static, RTK and DGPS)

o Hydrographic

· Data management

o Familiarity with time-series software, such as Aquatic Informatics AQUARIUS

o Adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures

o Data validation and data grading

o Data reporting

The successful candidate will

· be self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work safely outdoors.

· be physically able to lift and carry equipment, supplies, and other items weighing up to 50 lbs.

· be able to comfortably able to swim 50 metres, and work in and around water.

· be invested in overseeing the maintenance of field equipment, fleet vehicles and inventories

· have a commitment to high quality, client service.

· have excellent communication and organizational skills.

· be available to travel throughout BC and Alberta and work outdoors in sometimes challenging and remote locations.

· be comfortable working in challenging, remote locations.

· be able to work overtime and extended shifts away from home when required.

Previous experience with rope work, water sports, hiking and/or snow sports would be beneficial.

Great Reasons to Join Us

NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual merit-based bonuses. NHC’s success as an independent firm depends on creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. Working with NHC is an opportunity to collaborate with people who are as passionate about water as you are, while supporting technically challenging and truly satisfying real-world projects.

If you have the qualifications and interest to join our team, please send your resume and a cover letter in

one PDF document in confidence via the application link on this page https://nhcwater.com/careers/

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 (plus benefits) Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Resumes will be reviewed as received. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Work Location: In person