Meteorologist

**METEOROLOGIST**

**Winnipeg, MB**

**_ Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers_**

**_ Great Benefits_**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
- and community.- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment and customer service.

We are seeking a Meteorologist to work in our Water Resources Department. Under the direction of the Hydrology and Climate
Section Head and the Climate and Meteorology Lead, will undertake hydrological, and meteorological operational data services,
technical studies in support of various enterprise initiatives, as well as development and maintenance of streamflow forecasting
to facilitate data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination.

**NOTE -56781401 is being posted for consideration in conjunction with 56747138 and only one selection will be made from**
**the two postings.**

**_ Responsibilities:_**

assurance and quality control for streamflow forecasting initiatives. Data services include the retrieval, processing, analysis,
and dissemination of observations from stations and numerical weather model products.
- Primary role in the development of a data quality management system for streamflow forecasting, meteorological forecasting

and maintenance activities related to these datasets.
- Primary role in design, development, maintenance, and implementation of innovative tools into the operational streamflow

forecast framework system for the use and interpretation of weather forecasts, hydrological and meteorological data quality
control, hydrological and hydraulic models, verification, uncertainty analysis, and automation.

assessment of climate change impacts.
- Support the development of a climate adaptation plan and climate change resilience assessments. This involves a supporting
- Perform other assignments including statistical analysis of, hydrological, meteorological, and energy data.
- Utilize physically based hydrological models for the purpose of short-term and mid-term hydrological streamflow forecasts for
- hydropower operations and assist with the development for long-term (seasonal to decadal) water supply forecasting.- Assist in providing advice and expertise to the Corporation on complex technical issues regarding weather forecasting,
- operational data (hydrological and meteorological), and impacts to infrastructure and operations.- Collaborate with other government agencies, utilities, consultants, researchers, and universities in developing and
- implementing innovative operational data, meteorological forecasting, and hydrologic modeling tools.and climate change observations and forecasting, data management, quality management systems, monitoring networks and
field operations. Incorporate this knowledge in the day-to-day activities to solving complex assignments.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO56781401-01
- "Principal Duties are intended to be an accurate reflection of the main duties essential for this position. They are not designed to be_
- an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities."_

**_ Qualifications_**
- A four year Bachelor's degree with acceptable specialization in sciences and a diploma/certificate in meteorology, plus 5 years

of work experience with one year of experience related to hydroelectric utility operations, hydrology, or as a meteorologist.
- A M.Sc. or Ph.D. in water resources or atmospheric sciences is an asset.
- Experience in hydrology, atmospheric science (meteorology), statistical analysis, hydrological modelling, inflow forecasting,

Delft-FEWS, WISKI, meteorological and hydrometric observation networks, data quality assurance and control, quality
management systems, climate adaptation, and water resources.
- Possess knowledge of historic climate analyses, future climate scenario development, climate change modelling, climate

resilience assessments, and atmospheric sciences.
- Capable of understanding multi-disciplinary corporate processes and providing hydrology, climate, and meteorological

support.
- Experience in using and configuration of Delft-FEWS
- Ability to bring the latest research and industry best practices into operational systems.
- Ability to influence and work cooperatively with corporate employees, contractors, consultants, and others.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, analysis, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effec