Air Quality Scientist

RWDI; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Learning Spending Account

Fitness Spending Account

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering firm seeking an Air Quality Scientist to join the Air Quality Team in our Guelph, ON office. This permanent, full-time role focuses on data collection, modelling, emission calculations and reporting for diverse projects.

The successful candidate will drive QA/QC, conduct dispersion modelling, support GHG verifications, and collaborate with clients and engineers on site visits while advancing methodologies and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering/science disciplines; advanced degrees are an asset.
• Familiarity with air dispersion modelling, emission inventories, greenhouse gas verifications, and/or ambient data analysis.
• Possess excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong people and team skills; proactive in improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete technical aspects of assigned projects, including data collection and QA/QC.
• Conduct air dispersion modelling and meteorological data processing.
• Perform engineering and scientific estimation calculations for emission rates.
• Support greenhouse gas verifications and emission inventory development/reporting.
• Write technical reports presenting methodology, results and recommendations.
• Conduct site visits and participate in client meetings.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Air dispersion modelling

Emission inventories

GHG verification

Ambient data analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

Linux

R / Python / Excel VBA

Job description

Air Quality Scientist

Department: Air Quality

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guelph, ON

Reporting To: David Horrocks

Compensation: CA$50,000 - CA$85,000 / year

Description

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle.

Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is seeking an Air Quality Scientist Engineer to join our Air Quality Team in our Guelph office.

Key Responsibilities

This technical role includes but is not limited to:

• Planning and completing technical aspects of assigned projects, including data collection, analysis, and ensuring QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Conducting air dispersion modelling and meteorological data processing
• Conducting engineering and scientific estimation calculations for emission rates
• Supporting greenhouse gas verifications and emission inventory development/reporting
• Working to strict schedules and project milestones while maintaining product quality
• Writing technical reports that present methodology, results and recommendations
• Performing site visits and participating in client meetings
• Complying with all applicable health and safety procedures and guidelines

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering/science disciplines, with advanced degrees an asset

Familiarity with air dispersion modelling, emission inventories, greenhouse gas verifications, and/or ambient data analysis

Candidates should also possess:

• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on a number of projects at once and successfully meet deadlines
• Strong people and team skills
• Drive to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency
• Exceptional organizational capabilities and a methodical approach
• Ability to travel occasionally for site visits and other project requirements

Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset:

• AERMOD and CALPUFF dispersion modelling
• Greenhouse gas quantification or verification
• Command line programming in Linux

Basic understanding of programming in R, Python and Excel VBA

Job Benefits

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Salary range: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00
• Group health benefits
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code. AI is not used in the recruitment process.