STO 24R Air Quality Meteorologist

The Team The Air Quality Assessments And Stewardship Unit

Job Location:

Abbotsford - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 78353 - 89258

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Team
The Air Quality Assessments and Stewardship Unit is an established team of scientists with diverse backgrounds in atmospheric science physics chemistry engineering and health sciences. Youll be joining a collaborative group of about nine professionals including Air Quality Meteorologists senior specialists and a unit head who regularly work alongside Air Quality Technologists Environmental Protection Officers analysts biologists and community partners. This team plays a key role in protecting and managing air quality across the province and is known for being supportive innovative and deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives strengthen the work they do.

The Role
You will provide expert advice on how industrial and community activities affect air quality support local stewardship initiatives validate air quality data and help keep the public informed when air quality declines. Your work directly supports the health and wellbeing of people across B.C. making a meaningful impact every day. Candidates are often excited about this opportunity because it offers real variety from technical assessments and data analysis to community engagement presentations and media work and the chance to take on challenging diverse and rewarding responsibilities in an inclusive environment where every perspective adds value.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in a related discipline (e.g.: atmospheric science mathematics chemistry physicsengineering epidemiology) AND one (1) year directly related experience in air quality management OR
Masters of Science in a related discipline AND one (1) year directly related experience in air quality management OR
Bachelor of Science in a related discipline AND three (3) years directly related experience which includes three (3) years experience in air quality management OR
Technical Diploma in a related discipline AND five (5) years directly related experience which includes three (3) years experience in air quality management
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Related experience includes all of the following areas:

Conducting air quality impact assessment (interpreting and assessing how ambient air quality is affected by existing and/or proposed industrial emission sources)
Writing technical reports and memos
Data analysis and programming using R Python or other languages

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:

Conducting airshed planning and developing air quality management plans
Conducting air quality dispersion modelling
Preparing comprehensive reports articles and scientific papers for publication or a balanced combination
Weather analysis and forecasting
Conducting interviews with the media for radio television and/or online broadcasting
Public speaking and communication

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)

Must be able to meet the transportation needs of the position i.e. maintain a BC Class 5 Drivers License
Willingness to travel
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Willingness to work evenings weekends and holidays when required
Must be physically able to conduct field work
This position requires you to have a valid FULL BC drivers licence (minimum class 5) or an equivalent class drivers licence from another province or jurisdiction.

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About this Position:
2 Positions available.
Remote work is allowed this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples such as your responsibilities projects youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Applicationpage of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.

DescriptionThe TeamThe Air Quality Assessments and Stewardship Unit is an established team of scientists with diverse backgrounds in atmospheric science physics chemistry engineering and health sciences. Youll be joining a collaborative group of about nine professionals including Air Quality Meteor...