Isabel Richardson: Meteorologist Intern

Isabel Richardson joined Environment and Climate Change Canada less than a year ago. In her position as a Meteorologist Intern with the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Isabel has already had opportunities to collaborate with equally passionate colleagues, and to present her research to others within the department.

This year, Isabel was proud to present her work with the National Lab – Central Region on lightning jumps to her fellow interns, Directors General, and the Assistant Deputy Minister (MSC). Isabel cites that being able to showcase the work she accomplished with her mentors was an amazing feeling, and allowed her to get a glimpse into the different research done within ECCC.

Isabel has also spent time learning about MSC’s research and collaborating with colleagues and mentors to analyze atmospheric phenomena. Her colleagues share her passion and curiosity about the weather, which makes for a close-knit team.

“Weather plays an important role in the lives of Canadians and my ultimate goal is to forecast for the public,” Isabel says. “I will always strive to deliver forecasts that citizens can rely on.”

Here are a few random facts about Isabel:

• What was your first job? A cashier and ice cream scooper at a candy store in my hometown.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Italy. The food is too good there!
• What is your favourite game or sport to watch and play? I love to play squash and tennis and enjoy watching tennis matches on TV.
• What are your hobbies? Reading! I absolutely love it, especially fantasy books.
• What is your favourite flavour of ice cream? Cookies ‘n cream.
• Summer or winter? Summer, because that’s when we get severe thunderstorms and I can storm chase again!
• What's your favourite holiday? Christmas.
• What's your favourite food? Ribeye steak. It has to be rare!
• What's your favourite movie? It would have to be between The Shawshank Redemption and Twister.
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully working the thunderstorm desk at the Ontario Storm Prediction Centre and doing research on severe thunderstorms and lightning.

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