MT-02 and MT-Meteorologist – Direct Entry INVENTORY

Position: MT-02 and MT-03 Meteorologist – Direct Entry INVENTORY

MT-02 and MT-03 Meteorologist – Direct Entry INVENTORY

Reference number: DOE
25J
- Selection process number: 25-DOE-HRPROG-EA-660061 Environment and Climate Change Canada - Meteorological Service of Canada
Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Fredericton (New Brunswick), Oromocto (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Dorval (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec)
MT-02, MT-03
$73,196 to $113,198

Closing date: 30 September 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

This recruitment process will be used to fill experienced meteorologist positions at the following groups and levels:

- MT-02 Developmental Meteorologist (Apprenticeship and Professional Development Program) .
- MT-03 Operational Meteorologist OR Research and Development Meteorologist.

IMPORTANT:
This recruitment process is designed only for candidates with a minimum of two years' experience as operational meteorologists/weather forecasters. Candidates without this valid experience WILL NOT be retained. For entry-level meteorologist positions without experience, please consult our website to find out when recruitment will open:
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- Current annual salary scales:
1) MT-02: from $73,196 to $93,698
2) MT-03: from $87,946 to $113,981

Work environment

The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) recruits meteorologists to replace or augment the complement of its workforce. Candidates without significant prior experience as operational meteorologists are recruited through the Meteorologist Occupational Training Program (MOTP) as Intern Meteorologists (MT-01). Candidates with a minimum of 2 to 3 years' prior work experience as operational meteorologists forecasting the weather are recruited for Developmental Meteorologist (MT-02) and Operational Meteorologist (MT-03) positions.

This selection process is targeted at recruiting meteorologists for direct entry at the MT-02 and MT-03 level only.

Candidates applying for positions at the MT-02 level will only be considered for operational positions in a prediction centre. Candidates applying for positions at the MT-03 level should state on their cover letter if they are interested primarily in an operational role in a prediction centre, or in a research and development role. Applicants with an interest in this Research and Development (R&D) specialization (including numerical weather prediction modelling, environmental numerical forecasting, data assimilation, and/or computer science) are encouraged to indicate this in their cover letter.

The Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction (CCMEP), located in Dorval, Quebec, is the R&D centre responsible for MSC's numerical weather and environmental prediction systems. Note that all candidates must meet the essential qualification of experience in operational meteorology to be considered, regardless of whether they are interested in an operational or R&D role.

Intent of the process

The intent is to have an inventory of experienced candidates to draw from when vacancies arise for current and future needs. We will pull candidates applying on this process on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, Thursday, April 30th, 2026, and on the closing date.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "It is important to follow the instructions on what to include in the cover letter regarding education and experience for the essential qualifications and assets. In addition, if applying at the MT-03 level please indicate if you are interested in working in the field of Research and Development or operations. Electronic copies of all official transcripts, from all degree programs taken and institutions that were attended, as well as copies of diplomas must also be supplied at the time of your application by submitting them to a."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and assets. Candidates must use each of the education and experience criteria as a header. Under each…