Apply By: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Weather Specialist

Job ID:

229530

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division - Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for up to 42 weeks per year (Feb-Nov)

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.

Join the Ministry of Natural Resources as a Weather Specialist and play a vital role in safeguarding our communities. Your expertise in weather forecasting will support forest fire, flood warning programs, and other natural hazards, ensuring timely and accurate weather information to protect lives and property. By contributing to the province's environmental and emergency management resilience, you will make a meaningful impact on the safety and well-being of Ontarians.

This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your passion, knowledge and skills, and work in a team environment as part of the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre, providing detailed weather forecast and monitoring services to wildland fire responders and specialists, and other emergency management professionals.

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
• 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 forecasts and watch services to support forest fire and flood warning program needs

• conduct weather briefings to response centres, Ministry Emergency Operations Centre (MEOC) and Surface Water Monitoring Centre staff on current and forecasted weather

• carry out analysis and evaluation of services and products to support program advancement and ensure a state of the art weather system is in place

• participate in the delivery of training courses, seminars and workshops

• provide on-site incident weather services support

NOTE: Incumbent will be required to work irregular hours and weekends in the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre weather office.

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge:

• You have thorough knowledge of the science of meteorology including methods, techniques and practices involved in reviewing and interpreting weather data, and analyzing area specific weather elements and their effects on forest fire behaviour.
• You have proven ability to compose and issue specific forecasts, revisions, warnings and advisories.
• You have thorough knowledge and experience with specialized weather equipment and instruments to trouble shoot and repair equipment.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have strong communication and presentation skills to present briefings on weather forecasts at a fire incident or prescribed burn sites.
• You have proven interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with staff, other government agencies and stakeholders.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have proven analytical skills to review and provide advice and recommendations on new technologies and quality assurance.
• You have proven problem solving skills to interpret data and prepare weather forecasts.

Operational knowledge:

• You have the ability to prepare long range strategic and operational plans.
• You have good planning and coordinating skills and the ability to work independently.
• You have knowledge of financial planning, budget, cost control processes and purchasing procedures.

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's Human Rights Code and 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:

Monday, October 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Monday, September 29, 2025

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

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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