Air Quality Analyst

Do you possess strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is looking for a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic about protecting clean air in Ontario. This role provides a unique opportunity to analyze data and provide scientific leadership and expertise with a diverse and dedicated team of environmental professionals. **Why Work for Us?** The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer: - flexible work arrangements - collegial and professional work culture - career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas - on-the-job training to support your success in the role **The Location** Nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario,**Kingston** is a vibrant city blending urban excitement with natural beauty. Located in southeastern Ontario, just a stone's throw away from the U.S. border, Kingston boasts a rich history as Canada's original capital. Join our dynamic team and discover the charm of Kingston, where historic architecture meets bustling downtown vibes, and lush parks invite outdoor adventures. Experience a perfect balance of work and play in a city that offers a lifestyle like no other **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will: - provide leadership and scientific air quality expertise for the regional air quality assessment programs - evaluate impacts, and make recommendations for the protection of air quality - create modern, innovative materials to share complex data in plain language with diverse audiences - monitor project progress and quality - provide policy advice and guidance to internal and external clients - design statistical framework for analyzing, interpreting and presenting on air monitoring data **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - You have a degree or diploma with specialization in a discipline such as, but not limited to: Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and Atmospheric Sciences or Mathematics. **Technical Expertise**: - You have knowledge and experience that will enable you to analyze and synthesize all relevant material (technical reports, submitted scientific information, field survey/sample data, inspection/investigation reports and photographs, file material, scientific literature) in preparing reports defining potential environmental impacts including exceedances of health / environmental-based standards and guidelines and making appropriate recommendations. - You have knowledge of the selection of appropriate instrumentation and lab methods to assess air-borne contaminants and support industries involved in air quality self-monitoring. - You can plan, coordinate, evaluate and implement air quality assessment surveys. - You have experience that enables you to interpret and analyze highly technical scientific data to recognize data anomalies and to relate them to atmospheric processes. - You know environmental and air legislation (e.g. Environmental Protection Act), policies, and regulations (e.g. air quality standards, environmental approvals processes) - You have experience in experimental design, research techniques, survey design, and field investigations methods. **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: - You collaborate well with internal and external staff and diverse interest groups and foster good working relationships. - You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to prepare technical reports and present highly technical information to multi-disciplinary environmental teams, managers, and the public. - You can draft a variety of written materials including scientific reports, correspondence, briefing notes, communications materials, etc. **Analytical and Problem Solving Skills**: - You have analytical and problem solving skills to study, evaluate and recommend policy/scientific approaches for addressing issues arising from field studies outside established procedures. - You have the ability to interpret and assess air quality data, information and reports with reference to established legislation, policies, and practices and evaluate options