Air Quality Scientist/ Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an Air Quality Scientist/Engineer in Kelowna, Canada, to support diverse projects in environmental engineering. The role focuses on air quality assessments, emissions reporting, and regulatory compliance within the mining, energy, and oil & gas sectors.

Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields and possess 5-7 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary ranging between $80,000 and $110,000 await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in air quality and meteorology.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in remote locations.
• Experience in consulting environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain monitoring programs in air quality.
• Prepare compliance reports for air quality.
• Conduct fieldwork in remote locations.

Skills

Air quality assessments

Emissions inventories

Dispersion modelling

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Field investigations

Database management

Basic computer programming

Regulatory understanding

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or 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.