Air Monitoring Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Provincial Airshed Monitoring within the Airshed and Watershed Stewardship Branch, the Air Monitoring Technologist plays a vital role in protecting Alberta’s air quality. This position supports the Department’s Long-Term and Mobile Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programs by ensuring the reliable collection of high-quality air data across the province.

Key responsibilities include the day-to-day operation and maintenance of continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations and mobile monitoring equipment. This involves conducting daily quality-control checks, performing calibrations, carrying out preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of air monitoring instruments. The technologist will also contribute to the development of monitoring plans, assist with the integration and deployment of new monitoring stations, and provide support for additional programs, such as the Ambient Audit and Source Emission Audit programs, as needed.

Reliable, accurate air quality data is essential for Albertans, industry stakeholders, and policymakers. It informs Alberta’s clean air strategies, helps address regional concerns, supports inspections and investigations, and ensures public safety during emergency situations. This vital information helps uphold the department’s commitment to environmental protection and strong, science-based regulations. Air quality information is updated hourly and is publicly available 24/7 through AEP’s Air Quality website.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility: Works creatively within protocols and procedures to plan and deliver station operation activities. Adapts to changing schedules and is proactive in meeting deadlines and data quality objectives.
• Drive for Results: To organize a diverse workload, work independently and take ownership of all assigned projects to help achieve organizational goals while striving for excellence.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Identifies ways to support and empower air monitoring team members. Proactively communicates with stakeholders at technical working groups and ensures AEP staff are updated as required.
• Creative Problem Solving: Looks for ways to drive continual improvement and monitoring efficiencies while ensuring data can continue to be considered quality-assured.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education:
Two-year technical diploma in a related field (e.g., Environmental Sciences, Instrumentation, etc.).

Experience:
A minimum of six (6) years of directly related experience in air quality monitoring, with a thorough understanding of:

• Ambient air quality monitoring instrumentation used to measure common parameters on a continuous basis, such as fine particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen, ground-level ozone, sulphur compounds, and non-methane hydrocarbons.
• Ambient air quality monitoring instrumentation used to measure common parameters on a time-integrated basis, such as particulate mass, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, and speciated particulate matter.
• Data acquisition systems and cellular modem communications.

Other:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).

Equivalencies:
Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience, or one year of experience for one year of education.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Alberta’s Air Monitoring Directive (AEP, as amended).
• Membership in a technological or professional organization such as ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta).

Candidates who do not yet meet all the qualifications may be considered for a position at a lower classification level, with the opportunity to advance to the higher classification once all criteria are fully met.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edmonton, Alberta. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 36.25 hours per week.

This position requires travel throughout Alberta, with approximately 25–50% of work time spent supporting regional operations. The role may also require working extended hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed to meet operational demands.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.