Intermediate Air Quality Specialist – Western Canada

Onterris; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris seeks an Intermediate Air Quality Specialist to join our Western Canada team in a hybrid role. You will support air permitting and compliance projects for diverse clients, leveraging advanced dispersion modelling and GHG reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

The role emphasizes ownership of safety, strong communication, and the ability to manage scopes, schedules and budgets while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Canada, specifically air related regulatory impact assessment, dispersion modelling, permitting and compliance strategy
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
• Professional registration in good standing with a Canadian engineering licensing board, or the ability to achieve the designation is an asset
• Experience in air emissions quantification, including GHG annual reporting and Emissions Performance Standards (EPS)
• Experience with AERMOD modelling software is a requirement, experience with other dispersion models such as CalPuff, MOVES, Phast, and Aloha is an asset
• Familiarity with modelling assessments required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (i.e. acid deposition modelling, visibility modelling, etc.) an asset
• Knowledge of current regulations, permitting and legislation in federal and provincial jurisdictions
• Ability to travel with a valid and clean Canadian driver's license with no restrictions
• Located in Western Canada

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in and promote the strong safety culture at Onterris
• Contribute to air permitting and compliance projects for a diverse portfolio of clients including oil and gas, midstream, mining, power generation and transmission, petrochemicals, and infrastructure
• Support projects to address a range of environmental air compliance challenges from simple to complex
• Execute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations, reviews, and verification support
• Conduct dispersion modelling assessments of varying complexity for permitting and incident assessment scenarios
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Effectively manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure effective internal communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs
• Manage client communications and expectations
• Proactively engage in development opportunities to support your career growth

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Dispersion modelling

Air emissions quantification

GHG reporting

Client management

Project leadership

Education

Engineering or Environmental Science degree/diploma

Tools

AERMOD

CalPuff

MOVES

Phast

Aloha

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Air QualitySpecialist,you will report to the ServiceLeadandsupport air quality assessments on projectswithin ourAir Permitting and Compliance(Air P&C) Service Line.You will play a key technical rolein a broad range of projects across Canada. This position is hybrid and can be based at any of our Onterris office locations in Western Canada.

The compensation range for this permanent position is an hourly rate of $31.00 - $54.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience providing technical support and strategy and delivering projects on schedule and on budget.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and promote the strong safety culture at Onterris

• Contribute to air permitting and compliance projects for a diverse portfolio of clients including oil and gas, midstream, mining, power generation and transmission, petrochemicals, and infrastructure

• Support projects to address a range of environmental air compliance challenges from simple to complex

• Execute annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations, reviews, and verification support

• Conduct dispersion modelling assessments of varying complexity for permitting and incident assessment scenarios

• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates

• Support and mentor junior team members

• Effectively manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets

• Ensure effective internal communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs

• Manage client communications and expectations

• Proactively engage in development opportunities to support your career growth

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Canada, specifically air related regulatory impact assessment, dispersion modelling, permitting and compliance strategy

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

• Professional registration in good standing with a Canadian engineering licensing board, or the ability to achieve the designation is an asset

• Experience in air emissions quantification, including GHG annual reporting and Emissions Performance Standards (EPS)

• Experience with AERMOD modelling software is a requirement, experience with other dispersion models such as CalPuff, MOVES, Phast, and Aloha is an asset

• Familiarity with modelling assessments required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (i.e. acid deposition modelling, visibility modelling, etc.) an asset

• Knowledge of current regulations, permitting and legislation in federal and provincial jurisdictions

• Ability to effectively manage projects and client relationships

• Strong ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written

• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize effectively

• Ability to travel with a valid and clean Canadian driver’s license with no restrictions

• Located in Western Canada

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

We are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.