Operational Meteorologist
Posted 7 days ago
Job Description
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here - We are WSP, the leading provider of weather and ocean forecasting services in Canada. Join our Weather Operations Team and help deliver 24/7 meteorological and oceanographic services to clients across North America and beyond. If you have a passion for weather analysis, forecasting, and communication-and want to forecast for some of the most extreme weather regions in North America-this is your chance to make an impact where it matters most.
Your Impact
- Provide verbal and written weather briefings to help clients plan, mitigate, and reduce operational risks.
- Produce accurate weather forecasts several times daily for multiple industry sectors using advanced tools and software.
- Deliver high-quality meteorological analysis through WSP's 24/7 on-demand consultation services (phone, email, chat).
- Monitor evolving weather conditions and hazards, performing continuous nowcasting for clients.
- Issue severe weather alerts across North America and conduct post-event analysis to improve prediction and response.
- Prepare technical reports such as case studies, seasonal outlooks, hurricane outlooks, and post-storm analyses.
- Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science from a WMO-compliant program (required).
- Ability to work rotating day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent communication and time-management skills; ability to perform under pressure during high-impact events.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative team environment.
- Self-motivated with a growth mindset and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Assets: - Bilingual fluency in French and English.
- Experience with GIS software, coding (Python, SQL, VBA), data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau), or AI applications.
- Previous operational forecasting experience or willingness to work offshore on platforms and ships.
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
- Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $60,100 - $79,600
MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $54,200 - $72,000
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-03-23
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