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Call for Reviewers: Federally Identified Flood Hazard Areas (FIFRA) Data Layer
The Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA), on behalf of Public Safety Canada (PS), is seeking subject matter experts to conduct a technical review of the Federally Identified Flood Risk Areas (FIFRA) data layer.
Since 2020, PS has been evaluating and operationalizing Canada-wide flood hazard modelling (also known as ‘global’ flood hazard modelling) to conduct Canada-wide estimates of flood hazard and financial flood risk. PS is developing a policy program to allow for flood hazard screening of new federal investments, the FIFRA. The FIFRA includes a data layer and a guideline. The data layer will be publicly viewable and identifies flood hazard ratings ranging from Low to Extreme and flood types across Canada. The Guideline will outline appropriate mitigation conditions based on FIFRA ratings and provide risk tolerances for federal investments at risk of flooding.
The FIFRA data layer is a probabilistic classification that categorizes flood depth and likelihood from multiple scenarios into one rating per location for communication and screening. The FIFRA data layer is based on an underlying licensed global flood hazard model and was developed by PS through reanalysis. The reanalysis considers risk tolerances and data uncertainty in the development of the flood hazard ratings for the FIFRA data layer. Due to the accuracy and resolution of the underlying flood hazard model, the FIFRA data layer is suitable for screening and public communication, but not engineering design or site-specific assessment.
***We are seeking professionals with expertise in:
- Flood hazard modelling and mapping, particularly multi-scenario analysis
- Creating probabilistic flood hazard ratings
- Working with national-scale or global flood modeling
- Mapping pluvial flood risk
Candidates should have a strong background in water resource management and technical analysis related to flood hazards.
To express your interest, please email – with header: “LAST_NAME, FIRST_NAME: Application for FIFRA Reviewer” – a one-page summary of your relevant experience and skills by February 9, 2025 to:
Samantha Lau manager@cwra.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will receive a stipend for their work. Participants will review background and methodological documentation, as well as attend up to three meetings, The total time commitment is estimated to be up to twelve hours, with anticipated completion in April.
Join us in supporting this important initiative to enhance flood risk awareness across Canada!
Appel à réviseurs : Couche de données des Zones à Risque d’Inondation Identifiées par le Gouvernement Fédéral (ZRIIGF)
Appel à réviseurs : Couche de données des Zones à Risque d’Inondation Identifiées par le Gouvernement Fédéral (ZRIIGF)
Depuis 2020, SP évalue et met en œuvre une modélisation des risques d’inondation à l’échelle du Canada (également appelée modélisation ‘globale’ des risques d’inondation) afin de produire des estimations nationales des risques financiers et des impacts des inondations. SP élabore un programme politique permettant l’évaluation des risques d’inondation pour les nouveaux investissements fédéraux, à travers le projet ZRIIGF. Le ZRIIGF comprend une couche de données et des lignes directrices. La couche de données, accessible au public, identifie les niveaux de risque d’inondation, allant de faible à extrême, ainsi que les types d’inondations à travers le Canada. Les lignes directrices les conditions d’atténuation appropriées en fonction des classifications ZRIIGF et établira des seuils de tolérance au risque pour les investissements fédéraux exposés aux inondations.
La couche de données ZRIIGF est une classification probabiliste qui regroupe la profondeur et la probabilité des inondations selon plusieurs scénarios en une seule évaluation par emplacement, facilitant ainsi la communication et l’évaluation des risques. Cette couche de données repose sur un modèle sous-jacent de risques d’inondation global sous licence et a été développée par SP grâce à une réanalyse. Cette réanalyse tient compte des tolérances au risque et des incertitudes liées aux données pour établir les classifications des risques d’inondation dans la couche ZRIIGF.
En raison de la précision et de la résolution du modèle sous-jacent de risques d’inondation, la couche de données ZRIIGF est appropriée pour la communication publique et l’évaluation des risques, mais ne convient pas pour la conception technique ou l’évaluation spécifique à un site.
***Nous recherchons des professionnels ayant une expertise dans les domaines suivants :
- Modélisation et cartographie des risques d’inondation, en particulier l’analyse multi-scénarios
- Création d’évaluations probabilistes des risques d’inondation
- Travail avec la modélisation des inondations à l’échelle nationale ou mondiale
- Cartographie des risques d’inondation pluviale
Les candidats doivent posséder une solide expérience en gestion des ressources hydriques et en analyse technique liée aux risques d’inondation.
Pour manifester votre intérêt, veuillez envoyer par courriel, avec l’objet : « NOM, PRÉNOM : Candidature pour le poste de réviseur ZRIIGF », un résumé d’une page de votre expérience et de vos compétences pertinentes d’ici le 9 février 2025 à :
Samantha Lau manager@cwra.org
Les candidatures seront examinées au fur et à mesure, et seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés. Les candidats retenus recevront une compensation pour leur travail. Les participants examineront la documentation contextuelle et méthodologique, et assisteront à un maximum de trois réunions. L’engagement total en termes de temps est estimé à douze heures, avec une fin prévue en avril 2025.
Rejoignez-nous pour soutenir cette initiative importante visant à renforcer la sensibilisation aux risques d’inondation à travers le Canada !
Position Available: Lead, Water Levies
Location: Calgary, Alberta
About:
The City of Calgary is seeking Lead, Water Levies, who will provide technical expertise, leadership, coordination and execution of
activities in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, strategies, design specifications and long-range network plans related to the funding of utility infrastructure. This role will make critical connections across the corporation as well as interact and consult with industry members and special interest groups. Primary duties include:
• Collect, analyze, and communicate complex information and data to support department and corporate decision making, including financial decisions to senior leadership, development industry, and partners.
• Strategize, plan, manage and deliver activities as per provincial legislation for utility infrastructure funding.
• Coordinate, conduct and support technical analyses of the need, timing, cost and funding of utility infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of alternative funding options for utility infrastructure.
• Build and foster relationships and networks with internal and external technical experts and operations staff.
• Develop and present project related materials and recommendations to various audiences, including internal and external interested parties, City Council, and the public.
• Attend interested party and public meetings, open houses, and online forums or sessions as required.
To see the full listing details and to apply, please visit our career site here: City of Calgary Career Opportunities
Position Available: National Practice Lead for Dikes
Location: Canada
About:
AECOM Canada is hiring a National Practice Lead for Dikes to join our Canadian Water Resources business line and help shape the future of flood protection (coastal and fluvial), nature-based infrastructure and resilient civil design. Key responsibilities include:
- Leads and grows AECOM’s dike infrastructure practice in Canada, with a focus on flood protection systems, riverbank stabilization, dikes, stormwater and conveyance works, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, from feasibility and conceptual design through detailed design, tendering, and construction oversight.
- Actively pursues opportunities with existing and new clients. Manages and grows the dike practice across Canada.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight in civil and geotechnical aspects of levee and surface water protection projects, including integration with hydrotechnical, environmental, and Indigenous engagement teams.
- Act as technical lead and/or project manager for major projects involving flood risk mitigation, stormwater conveyance, pump stations, dike rehabilitation, and watershed-scale infrastructure planning.
- Support business development and strategic growth by nurturing client relationships, identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in pursuits with municipal, provincial, Indigenous, and federal clients.
- Work closely with regional and national leaders to grow the dike and climate adaptation portfolio.
- Mentor junior and intermediate staff and contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture.
- Plays a key role in leading pursuits in the diking and heavy civil market area. Collaborates with other professionals from the department, other departments, and prospective subcontractors to develop the pursuit strategies and write proposals.
- Establishes communication channels with existing and new clients through project work and business development activities.
- Development of joint ventures and partnerships with our peers and sub-contractors.
To see the full listing details and to apply, please visit our career site here: AECOM Canada Career Opportunities
Position Available: Opportunities for Graduate Students (MSc, PhD) and Postdoctoral Researchers
Integrated Modelling of Human–Water Systems
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
About:
We are seeking highly motivated Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral candidates to join an exciting interdisciplinary project focused on integrated modelling of hydrologic (catchments), hydrodynamic (rivers, lakes, floodplains), and water management systems (reservoir operations, irrigation, and water apportionment agreements). This research project combines physically based modelling of human–water systems with artificial intelligence and surrogate and variable-fidelity modelling approaches, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental modelling innovation.
To see the full listing details and to apply, please visit our career site here: Razavi EnviroFutures Lab
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