Air Quality Scientist/ Engineer

SLR Consulting; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Kamloops is seeking an Air Quality Scientist/Engineer to support various projects in mining, energy, and oil & gas sectors. The role involves technical support, air quality assessments, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field, with 5-7 years of relevant experience, and have demonstrated abilities in monitoring and compliance reporting. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in air quality and meteorology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct fieldwork under various environmental conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain air quality monitoring programs.
• Manage and process meteorological data.
• Prepare compliance reports for air quality.

Skills

Air quality monitoring

Environmental data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Field investigation

Technical reporting

Database management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Post graduate degree in related field

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20+ office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role

You will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. As our business continues to expand across British Columbia and North America, we’re looking for an Air Quality Scientist/Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of projects in the mining, energy, and oil & gas sectors.

You’ll provide technical support and project coordination across a variety of air quality and environmental engineering projects. Your work will include air quality assessments, emissions inventories, dispersion modelling, environmental permitting, emissions monitoring, data analysis, technical reporting, and field investigations. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions for clients throughout British Columbia and North America.

Responsibilities

• Establish, conduct, operate, and maintain monitoring programs and equipment in air quality and meteorology
• Data management, quality control and processing of air quality and meteorological data
• Prepare monitoring and compliance reports for air quality and meteorology
• Contribute to compliance, regulatory, and permitting reports and documentation
• Conduct fieldwork in remote sites

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or closely related scientific field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in the fields of air quality and meteorology, including monitoring, permitting, and/or modelling
• Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and under varying environmental conditions
• Experience with database management, data quality control, and basic computer programming skills
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in air quality and air emissions
• Experience with air quality permitting, air emissions, and regulatory compliance processes
• Previous experience in consulting environments and multitasking project skills
• Proven excellent written and verbal English skills

Preferred

• Post graduate degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a closely related scientific field
• Experience with air dispersion modelling including CALPUFF
• Experience supporting environmental impact assessments
• Project management experience, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and budget management
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn, and proactive in seeking work tasks
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Effective time management of multiple project tasks

Benefits & Why Work With Us

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives. Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.