Meteorologist, Wildfire & Ops Specialist

Description

Job Title:Meteorologist, Wildfire & Ops Specialist

• Job Level: PROF D
• Date Posted: August 11, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

• Job Type: Full-time Permanent
• Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Hiring Manager: Shawn Reimer

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week.When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe,reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Meteorologist, Wildfire & Ops Specialist.

Job Description:

The Meteorologist, Wildfire & Operational Weather Specialist provides meteorological forecasting, weather intelligence, and operational decision support for AltaLink’s Wildfire Mitigation Program, Field Operations, and 24/7 Control Centre. The role supports wildfire weather forecasting and risk interpretation during wildfire season, and provides year-round weather hazard awareness for field crews, system operations, emergency preparedness, and continuity of service. The role also owns AltaLink’s weather tools, forecasting processes, decision-support models, weather station network, and related situational awareness systems, including wildfire detection cameras. Wildfire risk management, fire behavior analysis, or Fire Behavior Analyst experience is an asset; the primary requirement is strong meteorological expertise and the ability to translate weather information into practical operational guidance.

Responsibilities:

Weather Forecasting, Operational Support & Essential Service Readiness

Provide daily and event-based weather forecasting, interpretation, and operational guidance to support wildfire mitigation, field operations, and the 24/7 Control Centre.

Monitor current and forecasted weather conditions, including wind, lightning, precipitation, temperature, humidity, drought, storm activity, and other hazards relevant to electric utility operations.

Support wildfire season readiness by interpreting fire weather conditions and communicating operational implications for field activities, control room operations, emergency response, and mitigation actions.

Provide year-round forecasting support for non-wildfire hazards, including severe storms, high winds, extreme cold, freezing rain, heavy snow, and other weather-driven operational risks.

Translate meteorological information into clear, timely, and actionable guidance for operational leaders, crews, and control room personnel.

Wildfire Weather & Risk Interpretation

• Apply meteorological expertise to support wildfire weather forecasting, including assessment of fire weather indices, forecast confidence, changing weather patterns, and escalation triggers.
• Use established wildfire weather tools, dashboards, models, and processes to support situational awareness and decision-making during periods of elevated wildfire risk.
• Support real-time decisions during elevated wildfire risk, severe weather events, and emergency response scenarios by providing concise risk interpretation and operational considerations.
• Collaborate with Wildfire Program personnel, Operations, and external subject matter experts to understand how weather conditions may influence wildfire risk, system exposure, and operational posture.

Weather Tools, Models & Process Ownership

• Lead and own AltaLink’s weather intelligence tools, forecasting processes, models, dashboards, reports, and decision-support products.
• Develop, refine, and document weather-related models, thresholds, workflows, procedures, and communication products for wildfire mitigation, field operations, emergency response, and system operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate, improve, and standardize forecasting products, weather alerts, risk indicators, situational awareness outputs, and operational reporting.
• Establish clear processes for forecast review, escalation, communication, and integration into operational decision-making.
• Work with internal teams, vendors, and external specialists to evaluate and implement weather-related tools, data sources, models, and technology solutions.

Weather Stations, Wildfire Detection Cameras & External Engagement

• Oversee AltaLink’s weather station network, including performance monitoring, data quality, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external service providers to resolve weather station issues and support reliable weather data availability.
• Support wildfire detection camera systems as part of AltaLink’s situational awareness capability, including operational use, issue identification, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement.
• Integrate weather station data, public weather data, wildfire detection camera information, and other situational awareness inputs into practical operational guidance.
• Work with external agencies, municipalities, wildfire agencies, weather service providers, vendors, and other stakeholders to support data sharing, wildfire readiness, and coordinated response.
• Provide technical input to weather-related and situational-awareness elements of wildfire mitigation planning, operational procedures, emergency response planning, and after-action reviews.

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