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#Meteorological Technician

Job ID:

242151

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Garson

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

41113g - Resource Technician, Sr 3 (G29 Salary Note)

Salary:

$1,486.04 - $1,691.83 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have formal knowledge and work experience in operational meteorology? If so, please join our highly professional team where your expertise will be highly accessed to support the delivery of meteorological services to the Ministry of Natural Resources staff.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• 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

##About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide weather station expertise by; reviewing new technology, valuation of weather instrumentation, arranging the purchase of equipment associated with the operation and maintenance of the weather station network, preparing operational work plans, providing input on weather station site selection and negotiating use of land for the installing of weather equipment
• install, adjust, repair, calibrate and modify weather monitoring instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• provide meteorological services for emergency incidents, wildfires, prescribed burns and other clients by installing and operating weather equipment
• provide collaborative meteorological services with the Provincial Weather Office that includes; weather watches, site-specific forecasts, and issuance of weather service products
• provide training and education about meteorology and weather equipment at meetings, courses and seminars

##What you bring to the team

###Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Note: This position will require some travel with the ability to work in any area of the Province and/or Canada when necessary.

###Technical expertise:

• You have expert knowledge of the principals and practices of meteorological instrumentation and methods of observation.
• You have expert knowledge of the scientific application of various weather guidance products in understanding current weather phenomenon and assist in the preparation of forest fire behavior forecasts.
• You understand synoptic and boundary layer meteorology to analyze weather data and assist in preparing forecasts for emergency incidents.
• You have knowledge of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System to recognize the linkages between weather data and fire behavior.
• You have formal knowledge and training in operational meteorology.

###Equipment and computer proficiency:

• You have work experience with electronics, telemetry and instrumentation technology to install, test, repair and calibrate sensitive weather equipment.
• You are proficient with computers and various applications, including forecasting models, word processing, databases, internet, and decision support systems to operate fire management information systems.

###Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You are able to determine optimal location of weather stations, and troubleshoot technical problems to make recommendations on the weather station network and new technology.
• You have analytical skills to recognize both random and systemic problems in weather data to identify trends and deficiencies in the weather station network.
• You have the ability to select and develop forecasting techniques and approaches in order to fine-tune and assist with forecasts for specific locations.

###Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have well developed interpersonal skills to participate in meetings and workshops that support education and training for meteorological services.
• You have proven communications skills to work harmoniously with weather partners to ensure awareness and provide feedback from onsite deployments and regional offices.
• You have written communication skills to prepare and evaluate documents, plans, business cases and reports on weather equipment and data.

###Planning and time management skills:

• You have the ability to prepare plans, budgets and proposals relating to weather station and equipment deployment and maintenance.
• You have planning and coordinating skills to ensure managers and staff are kept apprised of weather related developments, trends, priorities and recommendations.

##Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

##How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario'sHuman Rights Codeand the*Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.*We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

##Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, April 10, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 6150 Skyline Dr, Garson, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Note:

• N-NR-242151/26

##How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation: Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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