As our new
Air Quality Scientist/ Engineer , you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
The successful candidate will support air quality assessments for mining, industrial, infrastructure, and other resource-development projects throughout BC and Western Canada.
The position will focus on atmospheric dispersion modelling, emission inventories, and regulatory permitting. The preferred location is Vancouver; however, candidates located in Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, or other major hubs in BC will also be considered.
Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: - Competitive total Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual - Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Qualifications/Education/Memberships:
- Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in air quality consulting, dispersion modelling or a closely related field.
- Practical experience applying the CALPUFF dispersion modelling system.
- Experience developing or reviewing emission inventories using recognized methods, such as US EPA AP-42.
- Working knowledge of BC's air quality regulatory framework, including the British Columbia Air Quality Dispersion Modelling Guideline and provincial ambient air quality objectives.
- Strong data management and technical analysis skills.
- Strong technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, or related discipline.
- Professional designation, or eligibility for registration in BC.
- Experience completing air quality work for mining projects, including preparing dispersion modelling and emission inventories.
- Experience supporting applications or amendments for air discharge permits in BC.
- Familiarity with ambient air quality or meteorological monitoring programs and the use of monitoring data to establish baseline programs.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform air dispersion modelling using the CALPUFF modelling system to support environmental assessments and permitting.
- Develop and review detailed emissions inventories for mining operations.
- Interpret meteorological, air quality, and monitoring data.
- Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions.
- Support Environmental Assessment (EA) and permitting processes.
- Work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project targets.
- Support proposal preparation, work planning, budget tracking, and client communications.
