Why work at Canadian Water Network (CWN)?

Working at CWN is an exciting and rewarding experience for employees. Here are some reasons to consider applying for a role at CWN:

  1. Our flexible work policy: We recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present at work and at home.
  2. Collaborative culture: We have a team made up of genuinely good people that support one another to achieve common goals.
  3. Meaningful work: CWN accelerates, advances and improves water management decisions in Canada. Employees at CWN work on projects that make a real difference at the local and national levels.
  4. Competitive compensation and benefits: CWN offers competitive compensation packages.
  5. Professional development: CWN supports professional development that helps employees develop new skills and gain knowledge.

Current opportunities

Unfortunately, we are not hiring at this time. Please check back, as we will most certainly be looking for great people to join our team in the future.

Climate mitigation project manager

Canadian Water Network (CWN) presents a unique and significant opportunity for a climate mitigation project manager to spearhead a three-year pan-Canadian initiative to mitigate greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the water servicing sector. This role offers the chance to lead and coordinate a groundbreaking mitigation project that can have a profound impact on water utilities across Canada. Join us in this pivotal role and be part of a transformative journey!

As part of CWN’s team, you will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with leaders in Canada’s largest water utilities, clean technology networks, private sector companies, water associations, international water research centres (through CWN’s connection with the Global Water Research Coalition), energy utilities, regulatory bodies, and academia. Together, as a collaborative force, we will bring expertise to the table and share knowledge and approaches to reducing GHGs, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and teamwork.

As the climate mitigation project manager, you will play a pivotal role in convening and facilitating various communities of practices that bring together water professionals to share knowledge and insights to reduce GHGs. Your expertise in municipal water, wastewater and stormwater management and strategic thinking will be crucial in shaping the future of water management in Canada. We are looking for a team player who has a willingness to learn with a strong background in municipal wastewater engineering and facilitation skills that support a community of practice that supports peer learning.

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Land Acknowledgement

Canadian Water Network (CWN) respectfully recognizes and acknowledges the deep connection that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada have with the land that all Canadians call home. We also honour and recognize the significance of the treaties that establish the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers on this land.

Our office is located in Waterloo, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. More specifically, our office is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that extends six miles on each side of the Grand River.

We are grateful for the privilege to work and live on this land.