QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree in chemistry, environmental science or atmospheric science, or similar technical field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with data analysis; experience with ambient air monitoring or laboratory results is considered an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• A strong aptitude for self-learning and technological skills.
• High levels of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• High quality work with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• A working knowledge of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive 2016.
• Valid drivers license.
  Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week at eight (8) hours per day from Monday to Friday. Overtime (up to 12 hours per day) may be required periodically, depending on operational needs.
  Employment Status: Full time, permanent
  Work Location: WBEA Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta
  For more information, visit: http://www.wbea.org
  Application Instructions: Please submit a resume and cover letter that outlines why your skills, experience and personality would make you an excellent candidate for this full-time permanent role at the WBEA.
  Application Deadline: Friday, September 5 at 4:00 p.m. MST

THE ROLE

The WBEA is currently seeking a full-time Data Technician. The Data Technician is integral to reporting high quality data to scientists, policymakers, government agencies, WBEA members and other stakeholders who use WBEA data. The Data Technician is responsible for ensuring that the WBEA data meets the criteria of completeness and quality defined in the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive (2016, as amended), and other requirements contained under other applicable provincial and national directives and protocols.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

As a part of the WBEA Data Team, reporting to the Data Lead, you will:

• Train with the Ambient Air Monitoring team as a field technician for 8-12 months. During this period, you will learn how to maintain and operate the analyzers and sensors in an ambient air monitoring station. This provides a foundation for understanding the equipment whose data you will be responsible for validating as a Data Technician.
• Performing the following for the monthly ambient air reports:
• Applying data QA/QC procedures (Level 1 and 2 data validation and processing) and documenting this in Monthly Data Validation checklists
• Summarizing air quality exceedances after L2 data validation
• Summarizing operational non-conformances with AMD requirements
• Summarizing operational discrepancies and events
• Summarizing reasons for absence of data
• Writing summary letter
• Obtaining Level 3 sign-off on summary cover letter
• Reviewing and incorporating new AAAQO and Guidelines
• Providing data validation and processing feedback to WBEA staff
• Confirm and validate Air Quality Events, following WBEA procedures, and provide summaries of AAAQO/G exceedances and non-compliance incidents
• Draft and submit non-compliance letters
• For laboratory data, you will:
• Maintain the WBEA’s Time-Integrated Samples Database
• Processing and troubleshooting laboratory results into formats acceptable for the WBEA’s Time-Integrated Samples Database
• Reviewing notes provided by analytical laboratories and WBEA Field Staff and ensuring that relevant information is made available to the WBEA’s data users
• Performing Level 1 & 2 data validation tests to identify trends, outliers, and patterns within data sets
• Providing data as requested to WBEA, contractors, science advisors, members, regulatory agencies, and researchers
• Write, review, and understand data Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)