Atmospheric Scientist

CPP Wind Engineering is seeking an Atmospheric Scientist for their Weather & Climate Insights team in Mississauga, ON. The role involves wind statistical analysis, climate analytics, and communication of results to engineers and clients. Candidates should have a degree in Atmospheric Science or Engineering, programming skills in Python or MATLAB, and strong communication abilities. The position offers a salary range of CA$60,000 to CA$122,000 per year.
We are currently searching for an Atmospheric Scientist for our Weather & Climate Insights team, whose primary duties will be focused on wind statistical analysis and climate analytics and communicating results to engineers and clients.

Primary Duties:
• Interpret and communicate wind climate characteristics
• Identify representative climate data sets for various climate-related engineering studies from various sources, and evaluate and perform quality control checks to produce datasets for analysis
• Identify extreme weather events and classify into storm types in historical datasets
• Perform basic and advanced statistical analyses, such as parent distribution and extreme value analysis on wind and snow data
• Advanced analysis techniques, tooling, and processes used by the Weather & Climate Insights team
• Write technical reports and communicate findings to engineers and clients

Education and skill requirements:
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science (or similar) or Engineering
• Knowledge of extreme weather processes or boundary layer engineering
• Efficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB
• Strong English-language communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team
• Any of the following considered an asset: Experience with mesoscale models (i.e. WRF) and/or reanalysis datasets
• Database or GIS skills Knowledge of building code provisions for wind and climate

Pay Range: $60,000 – $122,000 per year

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not use AI to review potential candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

OFFICE

2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 290
Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8

PHONE

+1 289 272 7140