We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 1000+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20+ office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
As our new Air Quality Scientist/ Engineer , you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
The successful candidate will support air quality assessments for mining, industrial, infrastructure, and other resource-development projects throughout BC and Western Canada.
The position will focus on atmospheric dispersion modelling, emission inventories, and regulatory permitting. The preferred location is Vancouver; however, candidates located in Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, or other major hubs in BC will also be considered.
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
- Competitive total Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Qualifications/Education/Memberships:
- Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in air quality consulting, dispersion modelling or a closely related field.
- Practical experience applying the CALPUFF dispersion modelling system.
- Experience developing or reviewing emission inventories using recognized methods, such as US EPA AP-42.
- Working knowledge of BC’s air quality regulatory framework, including the British Columbia Air Quality Dispersion Modelling Guideline and provincial ambient air quality objectives.
- Strong data management and technical analysis skills.
- Strong technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, or related discipline.
- Professional designation, or eligibility for registration in BC.
- Experience completing air quality work for mining projects, including preparing dispersion modelling and emission inventories.
- Experience supporting applications or amendments for air discharge permits in BC.
- Familiarity with ambient air quality or meteorological monitoring programs and the use of monitoring data to establish baseline programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform air dispersion modelling using the CALPUFF modelling system to support environmental assessments and permitting.
- Develop and review detailed emissions inventories for mining operations.
- Interpret meteorological, air quality, and monitoring data.
- Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions.
- Support Environmental Assessment (EA) and permitting processes.
- Work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project targets.
- Support proposal preparation, work planning, budget tracking, and client communications.
SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of relevant experience in air quality consulting, dispersion modelling, or a closely related field
- Practical experience applying the CALPUFF dispersion modelling system
- Experience developing or reviewing emissions inventories using recognized methods such as US EPA AP-42
- Working knowledge of British Columbia’s air quality regulatory framework, including the British Columbia Air Quality Dispersion Modelling Guideline and provincial ambient air quality objectives
- Strong data management and technical analysis skills
- Strong technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
- Master’s degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, or a related discipline
- Professional designation or eligibility for registration in British Columbia
- Experience completing air quality work for mining projects, including dispersion modelling and emissions inventories
- Experience supporting applications or amendments for air discharge permits in British Columbia
- Familiarity with ambient air quality or meteorological monitoring programs and using monitoring data to establish baseline programs
SLR Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SLR Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by SLR Consulting.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia with HSA/FSA options. Company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program further strengthen the core package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) (or regional equivalent) with company matching is a standard component and is repeatedly listed across roles. This provides structured retirement support alongside core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO accrual paired with a set of paid holidays is a recurring element, with some regions also offering buy/sell leave and enhanced family leave. These provisions signal meaningful time‑off flexibility in several markets.
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What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
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