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Air Quality Analyst

Job ID:
239710

Posting status:
Open

Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:
Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division

City:
Hamilton

Position(s) language:
English

Job term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:
15548 - Scientist 4

Salary:
$1,605.35 - $2,037.57 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Protect the air Ontarians breathe through science that informs action.

As an Air Quality Analyst with Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, your scientific expertise shapes decisions that safeguard public health, guide responsible industry practices, and respond to emerging environmental risks—translating complex air quality data into outcomes that protect communities and the environment, today and for the future.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Lead and carry out scientific analysis of air quality data to understand environmental and health impacts and support sound decision-making.
• Design, coordinate, and oversee air quality monitoring studies, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and scientifically defensible.
• Provide expert scientific advice on air quality issues to support compliance, environmental protection, and emergency response situations.
• Interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies, and standards to assess impacts and support approvals, enforcement, and hearings.
• Communicate complex scientific findings clearly through reports, briefings, and professional advice to colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You have a post-secondary degree from an accredited university with specialization in disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Atmospheric Sciences or Mathematics.

The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Scientific Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of air quality assessment principles, atmospheric dispersion, monitoring theory, and environmental impact evaluation.
• Ability to apply scientific theory (e.g., chemistry, physics, atmospheric science) to complex, real-world air quality issues.
• Capacity to evaluate emerging science, technologies, and methodologies and integrate them into air quality assessment practices.

Analytical, Data Interpretation, and Scientific Judgment Skills

• Strong analytical skills to validate, interpret, and synthesize large and complex datasets using statistical and modelling tools.
• Ability to identify data anomalies, assess data integrity, and determine scientific validity.
• Sound judgment in assessing environmental and human health risks and determining appropriate responses or recommendations.

Environmental Compliance and Policy Knowledge

• Knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals processes, air quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to assess compliance and non-compliance within legal and policy frameworks.
• Capacity to explain, defend, and apply legislative and policy interpretations in professional, regulatory, or quasi-judicial contexts.

Communication and Advisory Skills

• Strong written communication skills to prepare clear, accurate technical reports, recommendations, and briefing materials.
• Effective verbal communication skills to explain scientific findings to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to present and defend scientific opinions in formal settings (e.g., hearings, meetings, or expert testimony).

Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Influence

• Demonstrated ability to lead or guide scient