Intermediate Applied Meteorology or Climate Specialist - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Overview:Our team currently has an opportunity for a technically proficient meteorology or climate science specialist with atmospheric science and/or research and open-source intelligence skills to join our specialists on our Climate Resilience Team. Dillon’s Climate Resilience Team includes professional engineers, climatologists and meteorologists, and environmental scientists. Along with your background in climate science and/or applied meteorology, your knowledge is reinforced by an ability to effectively communicate core concepts in climate science and their applications in our work developing climate resilience solutions for critical public infrastructure, corporate assets, critical public services and public health and safety.You will join a specialised climate resilience team with opportunities for career growth within the evolving and dynamic climate impacts and adaptations sector, while experiencing strong guidance and mentorship from recognised climate change experts and specialists on the Dillon Team.Your opportunityDillon’s Environmental Sciences technical group is looking for an experienced Intermediate Applied Meteorology or Climate Specialist for a full-time position joining our multidisciplinary team of climate change resilience professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects in climate change impacts and weather and climate risk management, while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is ideally situated at our Winnipeg or Toronto or Oakville/Hamilton offices; however, alternate geographies may be considered. We offer flexible work hours and remote working options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.Responsibilities:Technical Development (82%)

• Assist project teams on technical projects related to; climate change vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans including climate data analysis, contributions to infrastructure condition assessment reporting, stakeholder engagement, technical report writing, and contributions to development of climate change capacity-building training content for client groups and related sectors.
• Assist in identification and selection of relevant climate hazards associated with specific infrastructure systems, industrial processes, municipal essential services, and related supporting assets.
• Review the latest literature and analyze and interpret data from meteorological stations, imagery, computer models, etc. to assess the intensity, frequency and impacts of weather and climate hazards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including other climatologists, meteorologists, engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff

Business Development (15% )

• Contribute to business development activities including client needs research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Comfort with virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, G-Meet, MURAL) in project delivery with project team members located across geographic regions in Canada. Occasional
• Business travel to other Dillon offices and project sites as needed

Learning & Development (3%)

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development for the growing and evolving climate resilience sector. Dillon offers customised capacity development in climate change on key topics to supplement your current skillsets, delivered by experts in their fields.
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees, willingness to present on topics of climate resilience in sector and client forums, conferences and educational workshops.

Qualifications:

• A bachelors or masters degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science or in a related field.
• Two to three years’ work experience applying climate datasets to evaluating impacts in engineering, planning or other disciplines. A Graduate degree and research in atmospheric science could be considered equivalent to experience.
• Openness and willingness to learn new skills and a personal commitment to continuous development
• Ability to view problems/projects from a systems-thinking perspective – from high level to a detailed approach
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Technical skills required (r) and optional assets (o) include:

• Intermediate spreadsheet skills (r )
• Fluency and awareness of meteorological and climatological datasets and atmospheric processes applicable to regions in Canada, USA. (r)
• Scientific literature review experience and skills (r )

Experience:

• Familiarity with principles of statistical analyses, basic risk and climate resilience assessment approaches (any of ISO 31000, PIEVC, Infrastructure Canada’s Climate Lens Resilience Assessment Guidance, etc.) will be considered an asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Statistical software packages
• Knowledge of relevant provincial engineering standards (e.g. National Building Code) and regulatory requirements will be considered an asset.
• Strong ability to identify, review and synthesize key findings in scientific and engineering literature, reports, other relevant publications to client audiences and project teams.
• Previous experience in a consulting firm will be considered an asset, particularly environmental assessment, or impact assessment experience.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills. Ability to write concise, clear and effective narratives in reporting, in presentations, and contributions to proposals.

Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values:Reliability: words result in actions that build trustAchievement: do the work to hit the targetContinuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growingCreativity: discover new possibilitiesCourage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hardInclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and remote working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

About DillonDillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 900 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 15 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.We encourage you to connect with us at accommodation@dillon.ca if you require accommodation in the interview process.We would love to hear from you!Quick Apply

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