About the position
DutiesThe Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) recruits new meteorologists to maintain or augment its workforce. The Meteorologist Occupational Training Program (MOTP) for Intern Meteorologists (MT-01) and Developmental Meteorologists (MT-02) allows for the training, development, and certification to the MT-03 level of new recruits. Highly experienced Operational Meteorologists (MT-03) are the primary source of the meteorological and scientific workforce within the MSC and Environment and Climate Change Canada as a whole. This selection process is targeted at recruiting meteorologists for initial entry into the operations stream as well as identifying suitable candidates for eventual careers in the Research and Development stream thereafter.
Training Locations within the Meteorologist Occupational Training Program:
MT-01 Meteorologist Intern: approximately 7 to 8 months in classroom at one of the following work locations:
• English: Montreal, QC and/or Edmonton, AB
• French: Montreal, QC
Plus approximately 3 additional months of on-the-job training (shift work) at one of the locations listed below:
• Vancouver - British Columbia
• Edmonton - Alberta
• Winnipeg - Manitoba
• Toronto - Ontario
• Ottawa - Ontario
• Dorval - Quebec
• Montreal - Quebec
• Oromocto - New Brunswick
• Dartmouth - Nova Scotia
• Gander - Newfoundland and Labrador
If you are selected, as an MT-01 you will first be assigned to one of the two training centres located in Montreal (Quebec) or Edmonton (Alberta) for a period of approximately 7 to 8 months. Upon completion of this training in classroom, as an MT-01, an MT-02 and then an MT-03, you may be relocated to one of the Meteorological Service of Canada Centres as listed above.
Work environmentThere exists a variety of career opportunities for meteorologists at Environment and Climate Change Canada following completion of the MOTP. Some choose to specialize in operational meteorology, service delivery, training or in management. Others choose to specialize in the development of weather models or the technological transfer from research to operations. You could work, as part of multidisciplinary teams, in different fields related to atmospheric and environmental predictions including weather forecasts, oceanography, hydrology, air quality, ice forecasts, climatology and seasonal forecasts, etc. once you complete the initial developmental phase.
In addition to the operational stream, the MSC is interested in identifying and developing meteorologists interested in the science, development, and research field. This specialization would be offered to candidates after they complete the MOTP at the MT-03 level (typically after 30 months of development at the MT-01 and MT-02 levels). Applicants with an interest in this Research and Development (R&D) specialization (including numerical and AI-based weather prediction and environmental modelling, 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.
Intent of the process
An anticipatory pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to make appointments on an indeterminate (permanent) basis at the MT-01 level.
Furthermore, if candidates who already occupy positions as indeterminate employees of the core public administration are selected within this process, acting appointments, assignments and secondments could be made in the course of the developmental program.
Important messages
1. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed. Communication for this process will only be sent via email. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and that you inform our office via email of any updates. Ensure you include an email address you can access from home and that it accepts email from unknown users. You are encouraged to check your email on a regular basis, including your junk mail folder. All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and responses to screening questions, may be used in the assessment of qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing
2. In addition to your online application, it is important to note that you MUST additionally provide the following information via email to :
A- Your transcript(s) for undergraduate and/or graduate studies showing a detailed list of courses (with complete titles) of all courses taken, courses that you are currently taking or will be taking this academic year. These transcripts must demonstrate that you meet the essential education criteria (mandatory meteorology, and other courses). If you meet assets, you need to send the transcript(s) associated with those assets as well. We require official transcripts for those candidates who have already completed their educational program, otherwise unofficial screenshots of transcripts in-progress will suffice until completion of the degree or certificate.
B- A copy of your diploma(s), if the program of study is completed. An original copy may be requested.
3. A proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency must be provided at a later date (birth certificate from a Canadian province or territory, valid Canadian passport, citizenship certificate or permanent resident card). People with a valid Canadian work permit residing temporarily in Canada can apply to the process but cannot receive an indeterminate/permanent job offer.
4. Candidates who pass the pre-selection process will be evaluated using several tools. A passing score will be established for each of the essential qualifications. Obtaining the passing score should not be considered a guarantee of being called to the next stage of the assessment process. A cut-off score or a top-down approach may be used if there are enough candidates to fill the needs. Assessments will take place in February, March, and April 2026.
5. ** The use of AI is prohibited. **
You must complete your application and future assessments independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI).
You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your application or exam answers in a follow-up interview.
Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
6. The Initial Appointees Integrated Relocation Program stipulates that newly appointed employees to the Federal public service can claim expenses for relocation within the limitations of the program. Please refer to the Relocation Directive of the NJC at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?did=6&lang=eng&merge=2 and the Initial Appointees Relocation Program at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/pay-remuneration/travel-deplacements/iairp-prinefp-eng.asp.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - The pool may also be used to staff positions that require a secret security clearance.
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OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Shift work (day, evening, night, weekends, statutory holidays) on a 24/7 basis;
- Presence required at the working desk for the entire shift or operational training;
- Be available to work overtime with minimal notice;
- Mobility to various offices across Canada is a requirement of the job in order to respond to the Meteorological Service of Canada’s operational needs. Employees in positions as Interns (MT-01), Developmental Meteorologists (MT-02), and for the first three (3) years as Meteorologists (MT-03) are part of a national pool. MSC reserves the right to apply the mobility requirement to all MT-01, MT-02, and MT-03 in the national pool to meet the needs of the organization.
You need (essential for the job)
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 criteria listed below.
EDUCATION
Graduation with a science degree (bachelor) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in meteorology, physics and mathematics.*
Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
* Notwithstanding the nature or field of the degree, in order to satisfy the acceptable specialization in meteorology, physics and mathematics requirement, the applicant's transcript(s) from post-secondary institution(s) must encompass, as a minimum prerequisite, the following courses:
- Minimum of 10 (total) academic term courses in physics and mathematics **;
- A course focused on dynamic meteorology;
- A course focused on thermodynamic meteorology;
- A course focused on synoptic meteorology;
- Three (3) other meteorology-related courses.
**For courses not offered directly by the Departments of Physics or Mathematics, an equivalency may count toward the 10 courses if the applicant provides proof of equivalency from the post-secondary institution.
The degree and courses listed above must be completed no later than June 30, 2026, and the proof of completion of the degree and courses must be sent as soon as possible but no later than July 31, 2026.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degree(s) and certificate(s), if applicable, assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. Please consult as soon as possible the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for more information at http://www.cicic.ca. This process could take 3 to 6 months and you will need to provide this equivalency no later than June 30, 2026. Candidates who were educated outside of Canada are required to show proof of having submitted their documentation through a recognized credential assessment service by February 10, 2026.
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Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the theories and principles of meteorology.
COMPETENCIES
- Communication;
- Adaptability;
- Working with others;
- Thinking;
- Initiative;
- Demonstrating integrity and respect.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
While all essential qualifications have to be met, not all the asset qualifications and organizational needs advertised will necessarily be used when making any appointment from the process.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the assets qualifications if they do meet any. Failure to provide this information may result in the asset criteria being considered not met.
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, or another science closely related to the position;
- University courses from a recognized post-secondary institution in Communications, Project Management, Geographic Information System, Hydrology, Oceanography, Ice Physics, Land Surface modelling, Risk Analysis, Impact Assessment, Air Quality, Climatology, Atmospheric Remote Sensing, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence OR Data Management or Assimilation;
- Certificate or diploma in Meteorology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
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EXPERIENCE
- Experience working as an operational meteorologist;
- Experience in media communication;
- Experience in writing case studies, scientific reports, scientific publications, or technical documents;
- Experience in designing, programming, or configuring scientific computer systems;
- Experience in developmental project related to atmospheric sciences;
- Experience working in a field related to meteorology such as oceanography, hydrology, air quality, ice forecast, climatology, environmental forecasts, numerical modeling, data assimilation, remote sensing;
- Experience with statistical analysis related to the evaluation of environmental forecast performance.
COMPETENCY
- Client focus.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(See the section "Equity, diversity and inclusion")
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
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