Watercourse Technician

Watercourse Technician
Department of Environment and Local Government
Engineering & Field VI
Contract / Secondment
One Year
Open
Flexible location within NB

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Authorizations and Compliance Division is responsible for the administration and management of regulatory programs and activities as well as responding to inquiries and concerns from the public related to departmental programs and environmental emergencies. The division consists of the Authorizations Branch, Regional Operations and Compliance Branch, Waste Diversion Branch, Compliance Support Branch and the Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Branch.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with local governments, regional service commissions and Rural Districts on governance related issues.

What you will do?
As a member of the Watercourse and Wetland Alteration (WAWA) Team, the successful candidate will be responsible to provide technical support related to source and surface water management branch programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the review of WAWA applications and drafting project specific conditions for WAWA permits. The candidate will be responsible for providing technical advice to the public related to watercourses and wetlands.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a team. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Essential qualifications

• Diploma in civil engineering or environmental technology and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil or environmental engineering technology or environmental management.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in French and English is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: conflict resolution, knowledge of watercourse technical guidelines, watercourse certification training. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Operational Requirements
Travel throughout the province is required. A valid Class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick is required.

Behavioural competencies

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Concern for Order;
• Relationship / Network Building;
• Self Control / Stamina;
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Written Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage
Engineering and Field Level VI: $2,126 to $2,671 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

Work environment

• Office location: within one of our regional offices in NB
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15 - 4:30 (office schedule)
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by December 19th, 2025

Department of Environment and
Local Government P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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