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Are you fascinated by glaciers, rain, and rivers? Do you thrive working alone in the great outdoors? Are you skilled at accurately recording data? If so, a career as a hydrometric technician and technologist might be right up your alley.

Duties and Responsibilities

Hydrometric technicians and technologists play a vital role in hydrology, the study of water distribution and circulation in the atmosphere, on the Earth's surface, and underground. They work independently or provide technical support to hydrologists, scientists, and engineers.

The duties of hydrometric technicians and technologists can vary, but they typically involve the following:

1. Surveying snowpacks to determine density and water content before melting.
2. Measuring rainfall rates, meteorological conditions, and other factors like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and direction.
3. Placing, operating, monitoring, and calibrating instruments that measure and record water flow rates in rivers and streams.
4. Recording changing water levels in streams, reservoirs, ponds, and wells.
5. Using instruments to continuously measure and record water chemistry and isotopes.
6. Collecting sediment samples from lakes and rivers.
7. Sampling chemistry and isotopes in surface water and wells.
8. Gathering data on groundwater quality and quantity.
9. Surveying lake bottoms to compute water volumes in lakes and reservoirs.
10. Analyzing computer-generated data to monitor long-term changes and identify trends.
11. Conducting land surveys to obtain cross-sectional areas and topography elevations.
12. Coordinating and constructing gauging stations and installing water monitoring wells.
13. Interpreting maps and aerial photographs.

Skills and Requirements

• Good health
• Passion for outdoor work
• Willingness to travel
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage intensive workloads
• Accurate observation and recording skills
• Effective communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency with precision instruments

In terms of education, a 2-year post-secondary program is typically required for this profession. Hydrometric technicians and technologists earn an average salary of $46.23 per hour with a demand for around 2,800 positions per province annually. Join the exciting world of hydrology today!