Intermediate Air Quality Specialist – Western Canada

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

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Air Quality Specialist to support air quality assessments within our Air Permitting and Compliance service line.

The role is hybrid and can be based at any Western Canada office, with an hourly compensation range of $31.00–$54.00, commensurate with experience and location. Flexible hours and cross-training are offered, with a focus on delivering high-quality environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Canada, focusing on air regulatory impact assessment, dispersion modelling, and compliance strategy.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Professional registration with a Canadian engineering board is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote strong safety culture on projects.
• Contribute to air permitting and compliance for clients in oil & gas, mining, power, and infrastructure.
• Support dispersion modelling and GHG calculations for permits and compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project scopes and budgets.

Skills

Air quality regulations

Regulatory compliance

Dispersion modelling

GHG reporting

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or Environmental Science degree

Tools

AERMOD

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and 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, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

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. For more information, visit www.onterris.com. We are 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.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Air Quality Specialist, you will report to the Service Lead and support air quality assessments on projects within our Air Permitting and Compliance (Air P&C) Service Line. You will play a key technical role in 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.

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

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 class 5 or G Canadian driver’s license with no restrictions
• Located in Western Canada

In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Accommodations and Accessibility

Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.

Recruitment Policy

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.

Employee Testimonials

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D