Senior Advisor, Meteorology (E25-160)

Senior Advisor, Meteorology (E25-160)

About the Company

: FortisAlberta is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity. Our mission is to integrate meteorological expertise into operational decision-making and wildfire mitigation strategies, fostering a culture of safety and innovation.

About the Role

: Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability and Wildfire Mitigation, the Senior Advisor, Meteorology will lead the development and implementation of FortisAlberta’s meteorological processes and requirements. This role will drive the integration of meteorological expertise into operational decision-making and wildfire mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

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- Lead the creation and continuous improvement of meteorological processes, tools, and protocols that support wildfire mitigation and operational readiness.

- Drive the development of weather forecasting capabilities and decision-support tools that enhance situational awareness for operations and control centre teams.

- Interpret and communicate real-time and forecasted weather data to support operational decisions during storms and elevated wildfire risk conditions.

- Deploy and optimize weather station infrastructure to support wildfire risk modeling and mitigation.

- Influence the design and execution of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) protocols, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

- Represent FortisAlberta on provincial wildfire committees, the internal Climate Adaptation Committee, and other strategic working groups.

- Create and maintain a framework for analyzing historical weather data to inform long-term wildfire mitigation planning and investment prioritization.

- Support workforce planning matters by providing meteorological insights that impact operational staffing and emergency response.

- Contribute to regulatory filings, corporate business plans, and emergency response strategies with meteorological expertise.

- Communicate complex meteorological information clearly to internal stakeholders, including control centre operators, customer service teams, and senior leadership.

- Transform or enhance current processes by embedding meteorological intelligence into operational workflows and decision-making processes.

- Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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- Degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science with 7 years of experience in meteorological data analysis and interpretation, including the use of weather models and other data sources is required.

- Fire Behavior Certification is an asset.

- Previous experience forecasting weather in Alberta is an asset.

- Knowledge of electrical utility operations and infrastructure is an asset.

- Experience in wildfire science and wildfire risk mitigation programs is an asset.

Required Skills

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- Advanced knowledge of wildfire weather dynamics, forecasting techniques, and meteorological modeling.

- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead initiatives that integrate technical expertise into business operations.

- Proven communication skills with the ability to translate complex meteorological data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

- Experience with stakeholder engagement, including ownership over customer relationships and representation in external forums.

- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with SAP and data visualization tools is an asset.

Preferred Skills

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Fire Behavior Certification, experience forecasting weather in Alberta, knowledge of electrical utility operations and infrastructure, experience in wildfire science and wildfire risk mitigation programs.

Special Conditions

: Due to geographic considerations travel, including overnight, is required. A valid Alberta drivers’ license is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

: FortisAlberta is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.