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 adaptation project manager

Canadian Water Network (CWN) has a tremendous opportunity to support the National Adaptation Strategy and advance adaptation in the water sector. Come join us and lead an impactful adaptation project for water utilities across Canada.

CWN is launching a 33-month project to adapt international guidance on adaptive pathway planning, a framework for incorporating deep uncertainty into large water management and infrastructure projects, to a Canadian context and pilot its approach in Canada. The climate adaptation project manager will work with Canadian municipal water leaders to demonstrate the benefits and potential shortcomings of an Adaptive Pathway Planning framework that considers uncertainties like climate change and population growth.

The climate adaptation project manager will apply project management best practices to lead and implement innovative approaches to municipal water master and long-term planning. CWN is looking for a team player with sound knowledge of municipal water engineering and long-term planning with a passion for supporting the municipal/utility water sector.

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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.