Intermediate Air Quality Specialist​

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 an Intermediate Air Quality Specialist, you will report to the Service Lead and support air quality assessments on projects 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 Canada. This position can be based remotely.

The compensation range for this permanent position is an hourly rate of $31.00 - $54.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience providing technical support and strategy and delivering projects on schedule and on budget.

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

Contribute to air permitting and compliance projects for a diverse portfolio of clients including oil and gas, midstream, mining, power generation and transmission, petrochemicals, and infrastructure

Support projects to address a range of environmental air compliance challenges from simple to complex

Execute annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations, reviews, and verification support

Conduct dispersion modelling assessments of varying complexity for permitting and incident assessment scenarios

Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates

Support and mentor junior team members

Effectively manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets

Ensure effective internal communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs

Manage client communications and expectations

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.

8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Canada, specifically air related regulatory impact assessment, 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

Experience 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

Familiarity with modelling assessments required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (i.e. acid deposition modelling, visibility modelling, etc.) an asset

Knowledge of current regulations, permitting and legislation in federal and provincial jurisdictions

Ability to effectively manage projects and client relationships

Strong ability to convey 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 Canada

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

As a note, 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 .