Meteorologist

We are WSP – the leading provider of weather and ocean forecasting services in Canada. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Operational Meteorologist to join our Weather Operations, providing 24/7 meteorological and oceanographic services to terrestrial- and marine-based clients. Our Digital Environment Team has over 20 years of experience providing meteorological, climate and oceanographic services in North America and various international locations. We are weather, climate and ocean experts, mitigating financial and safety risks for a range of clients whose high-stakes businesses are sensitive to impactful weather events or severe oceanic conditions. Our clients span multiple geographies and sectors, including transportation, energy, insurance, oil and gas, exploration, construction, media, asset management, and others. This challenging position will focus on supporting weather forecasting clients across North America and worldwide with detailed consultation and customized weather services. If you have a passion for weather analysis, forecasting and communication, and wish to forecast for some of the areas with the most extreme weather in North America, then we would love to hear from you 
These include seasonal and climate forecasting, climate risk assessment reports, research in various technical meteorology-related fields, programming and efficiencies development, remote and in-situ weather instrumentation support, business development, marketing, project management, offshore meteorology deployment, transportation sector solutions and others. We never cease to grow and expand into new sectors and geographies, allowing for exciting new opportunities and career paths to constantly become available for our people.
To get the best of both worlds, our team utilizes a hybrid model approach to work, with a mix of remote work and anchor office days. Due to the synergistic nature of our work and the social spirit that we foster, our group is well connected, interactive and collaborative. 
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of  inclusion and  belonging
Our  Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
# Produce weather forecasts several times daily for multiple industry sector clients, using a variety of tools and software.
Provide high-quality meteorological analysis for clients who have access to WSP’s 24/7 on-demand phone, email, and chat consultation services.
Provide severe weather alerting across North America and conduct severe-event post analysis to drive continual learning and determine better prediction and best response for future events.
Produce internal and external technical weather reports such as case studies, severe weather outlooks, post-storm reports, client reporting, etc.
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science from a university or college program that meets World Meteorological Organization degree standards.
Three years of operational weather analysis and forecasting experience is required.
Must be able to accommodate rotating day/night shifts.
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and the occasional overtime.
English fluency required. 
The following items are NOT required, but are considered an asset in candidate selection:

French fluency
John’s, NL office
Willingness to work a higher proportion of night shifts
Willingness to work offshore on platforms and ships
Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS)
Experience with coding (Python, SQL, VBA, Java or other languages)

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