Senior Air Quality Specialist – Western Canada

Onterris, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist to lead regulatory permitting work across Western Canada within our Air Permitting and Compliance service line. You will handle technical analyses, modelling, and emissions calculations while guiding project teams and coordinating with clients.

The role emphasizes delivering on schedules and budgets, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development in a flexible hybrid/remote setup.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Western Canada, specifically air related regulatory impact assessment and reporting 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
• Expertise 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
• Successful execution of modelling assessments required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (i.e. acid deposition modelling, visibility modelling, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to interpret current regulations, permitting and legislation in federal and provincial jurisdictions
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support and strategy and delivering projects on schedule and on budget.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and business development efforts of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
• Demonstrated expertise in conveying 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

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in and promote the strong safety culture at Onterris
• Provide technical expertise and leadership on regulatory permit applications
• Conduct air emission calculations to support air assessments for a variety of market sectors (this includes oil and gas, midstream, mining, power generation and transmission, petrochemicals, and infrastructure)
• Complete reviews of projects’ technical content and strategy
• Execute dispersion modelling assessments of varying complexity for permitting and incident assessment scenarios
• Execute annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations, reviews, and verification support
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate team members
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure effective internal communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs
• Coordinate with internal project teams across various disciplines, including engineers, environmental scientists, technicians, physicists, and chemists
• Manage client communications and expectations
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates
• Function effectively within and contribute to the success of a collaborative team
• Contribute to business development activities to search out and identify opportunities to expand the scope and breadth of services we provide our existing clients as well as contribute to the development of new clients
• Proactively engage in development opportunities to support your career growth

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Dispersion modelling

Project management

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering or Environmental Science degree

Tools

AERMOD

CalPuff

MOVES

Phast

Aloha

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.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Air Quality Specialist, you will report to the Service Lead 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 British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This hybrid or remote position can be located anywhere in Western Canada. The compensation range for this permanent position is $90,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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
• Provide technical expertise and leadership on regulatory permit applications
• Conduct air emission calculations to support air assessments for a variety of market sectors (this includes oil and gas, midstream, mining, power generation and transmission, petrochemicals, and infrastructure)
• Complete reviews of projects’ technical content and strategy
• Execute dispersion modelling assessments of varying complexity for permitting and incident assessment scenarios
• Execute annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations, reviews, and verification support
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate team members
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure effective internal communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs
• Coordinate with internal project teams across various disciplines, including engineers, environmental scientists, technicians, physicists, and chemists
• Manage client communications and expectations
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates
• Function effectively within and contribute to the success of a collaborative team
• Contribute to business development activities to search out and identify opportunities to expand the scope and breadth of services we provide our existing clients as well as contribute to the development of new clients
• 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.

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Western Canada, specifically air related regulatory impact assessment and reporting 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
• Expertise 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
• Successful execution of modelling assessments required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (i.e. acid deposition modelling, visibility modelling, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to interpret current regulations, permitting and legislation in federal and provincial jurisdictions
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support and strategy and delivering projects on schedule and on budget.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and business development efforts of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
• Demonstrated expertise in conveying 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.

“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