Meteorologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science with a meteorology focus, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in operational meteorology, applied weather forecasting, severe weather forecasting, utility meteorology, emergency management weather support, or related disciplines.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with meteorological analysis and forecasting tools, weather models, observational networks, radar and satellite products, and GIS or spatial analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate forecast confidence, uncertainty, and operational implications clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and support positive outcomes.
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wildfire weather forecasting, wildfire risk management, fire behaviour analysis, or Fire Behaviour Analyst work is considered an asset.
• Experience developing or administering weather models, dashboards, scripts, GIS products, data workflows, or operational decision-support tools is an asset.
• Experience managing weather stations, environmental monitoring equipment, remote sensors, cameras, telecommunications, or related field-based technology is an asset.
• Experience working with external agencies, vendors, emergency management partners, municipalities, wildfire stakeholders, or weather service providers is an asset.
• Knowledge of electrical utility operations, ICS, operational wildfire response, or 24/7 essential service operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily and event-based weather forecasting, interpretation, and operational guidance to support wildfire mitigation, field operations, and the 24/7 Control Centre.
• Monitor current and forecasted weather conditions, including wind, lightning, precipitation, temperature, humidity, drought, storm activity, and other hazards relevant to electric utility operations.
• Support wildfire season readiness by interpreting fire weather conditions and communicating operational implications for field activities, control room operations, emergency response, and mitigation actions.
• Provide year-round forecasting support for non-wildfire hazards, including severe storms, high winds, extreme cold, freezing rain, heavy snow, and other weather-driven operational risks.
• Translate meteorological information into clear, timely, and actionable guidance for operational leaders, crews, and control room personnel.
• Apply meteorological expertise to support wildfire weather forecasting, including assessment of fire weather indices, forecast confidence, changing weather patterns, and escalation triggers.
• Use established wildfire weather tools, dashboards, models, and processes to support situational awareness and decision-making during periods of elevated wildfire risk.
• Support real-time decisions during elevated wildfire risk, severe weather events, and emergency response scenarios by providing concise risk interpretation and operational considerations.
• Collaborate with Wildfire Program personnel, Operations, and external subject matter experts to understand how weather conditions may influence wildfire risk, system exposure, and operational posture.
• Lead and own AltaLink’s weather intelligence tools, forecasting processes, models, dashboards, reports, and decision-support products.
• Develop, refine, and document weather-related models, thresholds, workflows, procedures, and communication products for wildfire mitigation, field operations, emergency response, and system operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate, improve, and standardize forecasting products, weather alerts, risk indicators, situational awareness outputs, and operational reporting.
• Establish clear processes for forecast review, escalation, communication, and integration into operational decision-making.
• Work with internal teams, vendors, and external specialists to evaluate and implement weather-related tools, data sources, models, and technology solutions.
• Oversee AltaLink’s weather station network, including performance monitoring, data quality, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external service providers to resolve weather station issues and support reliable weather data availability.
• Support wildfire detection camera systems as part of AltaLink’s situational awareness capability, including operational use, issue identification, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement.
• Integrate weather station data, public weather data, wildfire detection camera information, and other situational awareness inputs into practical operational guidance.
• Work with external agencies, municipalities, wildfire agencies, weather service providers, vendors, and other stakeholders to support data sharing, wildfire readiness, and coordinated response.
• Provide technical input to weather-related and situational-awareness elements of wildfire mitigation planning, operational procedures, emergency response planning, and after-action reviews.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking
• Wellness Programs