Meteorologist, Wildfire & Ops Specialist

Job Title: Meteorologist, Wildfire & Ops Specialist

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

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

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

Location: Calgary

Hiring Manager: Shawn Reimer

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At Alta Link, 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 Alta Link 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 Alta Linker 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 Alta Link’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 Alta Link’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,…