Climate Impact Scientist

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government is seeking a Climate Impact Scientist for a full-time, two-year term in Winnipeg, responsible for developing climate models and risk quantification initiatives. This role requires a PhD and significant expertise in climate modelling, with duties that influence public policy and operations. Candidates must exhibit robust communication and collaboration skills, along with a solid foundation in computational techniques and climate science.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in a research environment.
• Experience with climate modelling and downscaling.
• Strong computational skills including algorithms and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement climate model downscaling pipeline for risk quantification.
• Produce downscaled projections focusing on extreme heat and human health.
• Establish foundations of a climate risk quantification initiative.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Computational skills

Time management

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Climate modelling software

Job description

Climate Impact Scientist SX3

Term / full-time 2-year term with possibility of extension, subject to grant funding.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Salary: SX3 $3,40 - $5,03 bi-weekly

Closing Date: July 1

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service that reflects its citizens, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives drive high standards of service and innovation. We support equitable employment practices and promote the representation of designated groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Employment equity is a factor in selection for this competition.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions on a temporary and/or regular basis and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Submissions should include a CV and a portfolio of relevant work, including links to scientific articles, products, codebases, or other scientific materials demonstrating experience and ability.

Written communication skills will be assessed with all submitted documents. Please specify which portions are written by you if multiple authors are involved.

An information session about the Climate Impact Scientist position will be held on June 10, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Click here for details.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Willing and able to work overtime as required
• Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:

Essential:

• PhD with significant relevant experience in a research environment, in fields such as atmospheric physics, oceanography, climatology, meteorology, physics, computer science, or other quantitative disciplines relevant to climate science, with particular attention to climate model downscaling and its applications.
• Experience with climate modelling and downscaling.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead research initiatives, with strong time management skills.
• Superior verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information to executive audiences.
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computational skills for complex climate modelling, including algorithms, high-performance computing, and statistical/mathematical methods.
• Experience working with images, sensor readings, remote sensing data, and other relevant data types.
• Experience in software development, documentation, and model deployment best practices.

Desired:

• Experience downscaling climate models and developing risk projections for specific events.
• Awareness of ethical, legal, and political considerations in applying machine learning and predictive modelling in government contexts.

Duties:

This Winnipeg-based position involves developing and implementing a climate model downscaling pipeline for climate risk quantification, focusing initially on extreme heat and human health. The role includes using the latest climate science to produce downscaled projections for Manitoba and enhancing the capacity of Data Science Program staff.

As a senior team member, you will establish the foundations of a climate risk quantification initiative impacting policy and operations across the public sector, ensuring high technical standards in the scientific basis of this work.