Operational Meteorologist
Resume:
Dear Sir/Madam:
Please accept the attached resume as my application for the position of Fire Weather Meteorologist (Job Requisition ID: 64579) with Ministry of Forestry and Parks in Edmonton, AB. I am confident that my qualifications merit your considerations. My skills and experiences in meteorology will allow me to make an immediate and valuable contribution to the position.
Currently, I am an operational meteorologist working with RWDI Climate & Performance Engineering, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. My current job is a 12 hour-shifted work. My major roles include creating and delivering weather forecasts for clients across Canada, providing scheduled and impromptu weather briefings and consultations, monitoring changes in weather conditions and updating weather forecasts or providing alert services as necessary. As well, during the unbusy months, I did various research works involved in case studies, forecast verification, post-storm reports, and so on.
In addition, I worked as an air quality meteorologist for a few years in Calgary. My work experience in air quality meteorology included the analysis and interpretation of meteorology/climate data observed from the on-site or nearby airports, meteorological condition predictions for air quality assessment. My hands-on experiences in numerical modeling include the application of dispersion and meteorological models, such as AERMET/AERMOD, CALMET/CALPUFF. I had worked on a variety of air quality projects across AB and BC, which addressed air quality management problems associated with various emission sources, mostly in energy sectors, such as flaring, gas plant, coalmine, oil sands, and so on.
My operational experiences on the analysis and interpretation of meteorological information, such as weather maps, numerical model predictions, satellite imaginary and radar echo, and my technical expertise in making weather forecasts, providing weather briefings/consultations, monitoring weather situations and much more are definitely beneficial for this position of fire weather meteorologist. These proven technical skills and work experiences in operational meteorology are highly transferable for the fire weather forecast.
I really hope to join your high-level professional team as a Fire Weather Meteorologist. I am fully confident that I am an excellent candidate for this position based on my successful track record in operational meteorology. Anyway, thank you so much for your consideration. If you need more information about my application, please feel free to contact me via email or phone. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Jeff Jia
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Jeff Jia
Email: ****@********.**
Phone: 902-***-**** (cell)
Career Summary:
• Rich work experiences with operational meteorology, atmospheric sciences, and applied meteorology.
• Proven technical skills in data analysis and interpretation, numerical modeling
(meteorology and dispersion), technical report preparation.
• Proficient with computer use/program.
• Through knowledge with meteorology and atmospheric sciences.
• Punctual, responsible, adaptable, independent and team-oriented. Work History:
Operational Meteorologist (Feb, 2011 - present)
RWDI Climate & Performance Engineering (RWDI bought the SWSI in 2020) Scotia Weather Services Inc. (SWSI), Dartmouth, NS, Canada Major Jobs:
• Produce and deliver weather forecasts several times daily for multiple industry sector clients, based on the analysis and interpretation of meteorological information.
• Provide weather briefings and meteorological services for clients who have access to the 24/7 on-demand consultation via phone or email.
• Perform real time weather watch for customers and keep them informed of evolving weather conditions and hazards by sending updates.
• Provide severe weather warnings for specific clients and conduct severe-event post analysis to drive continual learning and determine better prediction and best response for future events.
• Produce internal and external technical weather reports such as case studies, forecast verification, post-storm reports, etc.
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Air Quality Meteorologist (Jul, 2007 – Dec, 2010)
Air Quality and Noise Management, Jacques Whitford AXYS Ltd., Calgary, AB Major Jobs: meteorology and ambient air quality data analysis and interpretation; emission inventory; meteorology and dispersion modeling; results documentation and technical report preparation.
Research assistant in Atmospheric science (Sep, 2004 – Jul, 2007) Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Majo Jobs: upper air sounding and surface measurement analysis; numerical modelling of severe thunderstorm and hail growth over central Alberta using time-dependent cumulus model; verification of the model performance against observations using statistics.
Applied Meteorologist (1997 - 2003)
Meteorological Science and Technology Service Division, Meteorological Service of Shanxi Province (MSSP), China
Major Jobs: meteorology/climate data analysis; site or sector-specific weather forecasting typically using numerical models (MM5) and statistic methods (MOS, PPF) for clients; meteorological scientific and technical advice/consultation to clients and stakeholders.
Operational Meteorologist (1990 - 1996)
Weather Center of MSSP, China
Major Jobs: meteorology/climate information analysis and interpretation; numerical weather prediction interpretation; short-range to long-range weather forecasts for local and regional areas; meteorological scientific advices and services for government departments or public general.
Technical Skills:
Graphics: Surfer, Grapher, etc.
Microsoft office: Excel, Word, Power Point, etc
Programming: Fortran, VB, Linux/Unix, etc.
Education:
M. Sc (2007), Atmospheric Science, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada M. Sc (1990), Atmospheric Dynamics, Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, China. B. Sc (1984), Department of Meteorology, Chengdu University of Information and Technology, China.
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Professional Affiliation:
Professional Meteorologist (P. Met) Certification of ECO Canada References:
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