Intermediate Air Quality Specialist​ in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Intermediate Air Quality Specialist based in Canada.

This is a permanent, remote opportunity for an air quality professional supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental projects across Canada.
You will contribute to air permitting, regulatory compliance, emissions quantification, and dispersion modelling assignments of varying complexity.
The role provides exposure to sectors including oil and gas, mining, power generation, petrochemicals, infrastructure, and midstream operations.
You will help clients address environmental and regulatory challenges while delivering technically sound, practical solutions.
The position combines hands-on technical work with project coordination, client communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
You will also have opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, expand your technical expertise, and take part in professional development initiatives.
With flexible scheduling and a remote work environment, this role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career focused on protecting air quality and supporting responsible development.

• Contribute to air permitting and regulatory compliance projects for clients across a range of industries, including oil and gas, midstream, mining, power generation and transmission, petrochemicals, and infrastructure.
• Support projects addressing air quality and environmental compliance challenges ranging from straightforward assessments to more complex technical assignments.
• Conduct air emissions calculations and support annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, reviews, and verification activities.
• Perform dispersion modelling assessments of varying complexity for permitting and incident assessment scenarios.
• Apply applicable federal and provincial environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance strategies to project work.
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and other project documentation.
• Support the management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and client expectations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and deliverables meet expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality, practical environmental solutions.
• Support and mentor junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to team development.
• Participate in the organization's safety culture and promote safe working practices across projects.
• Proactively pursue professional development and cross-training opportunities to strengthen technical and project management capabilities.

• 8+ years of professional experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Canada, with specific experience in air quality regulatory assessments, dispersion modelling, permitting, and compliance strategy.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration in good standing with a Canadian engineering licensing board, or the ability to obtain the relevant designation, is an asset.
• Experience with air emissions quantification, including annual GHG reporting and Emissions Performance Standards (EPS).
• Hands-on experience with AERMOD dispersion modelling software is required.
• Experience with additional modelling tools such as CALPUFF, MOVES, PHAST, or ALOHA is an asset.
• Familiarity with modelling assessments supporting Environmental Impact Assessments, including acid deposition and visibility modelling, is an asset.
• Working knowledge of current federal and provincial environmental regulations, legislation, and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and strategy while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong project coordination and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of effectively prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, with a valid and unrestricted Canadian driver’s license.
• Must be located in Canada.

• Permanent, full-time employment with an hourly compensation range of $31.00–$54.00, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location.
• Fully remote work from within Canada.
• Flexible work hours and schedules designed to support different working styles and needs.
• Team-based environment with collaboration across diverse technical and environmental disciplines.
• Cross-training opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge and professional capabilities.
• Career development opportunities through technical learning, mentoring, and exposure to varied environmental projects.
• Meaningful environmental impact, contributing to air quality protection, regulatory compliance, and responsible development.
• Mentoring opportunities through collaboration with and support of junior team members.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations.
• Opportunities to work across a broad portfolio of industries and environmental challenges throughout Canada.