Rob Kuhn: Operational Meteorologist

Man wearing glasses and blue jacket standing outside at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.
Photo: Rob Kuhn

“I am very fortunate to have a hobby that has become a career.”

Rob Kuhn’s career with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) spans 33 years. Currently, as an Operational Meteorologist, Rob is proud to say that doing shift work for those years means he has never had that “Monday morning feeling” others might experience in their jobs. He approaches his work and home life with an attitude of being ‘100 per cent all-in’.

Rob enjoys working and collaborating with his colleagues to search for new knowledge in the field of meteorology. He finds sharing what he learns very rewarding and says it makes the ‘hard work’ most enjoyable. His interest in finding new things to learn is one of the things that keeps him motivated.

Rob says that the use of computer software and modelling in weather forecasting is one of the great advances he has seen as a meteorologist. He also cites increased knowledge and ability in forecasting severe weather in both summer and winter as an area where advances have been significant.

Issuing accurate tornado or winter storm warnings that help Canadians prepare for actual events has provided Rob with much satisfaction over the years. One of his career highlights was working as a forecaster for the Cypress Mountain venue during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Here are some fun facts about Rob:

  • What was your first job? I was a bicycle mechanic at a local bike and sports shop.
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? The South Pacific Islands such as Bora Bora,Tahiti.
  • What is your favourite game or sport to watch and play? Golf. I’m still a duffer though! 
  • Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? I love riding bikes.
  • If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Endless Pizza.  
  • What are your hobbies? Golf, running, swimming, piano/keyboard, traveling with my lovely wife, pool maintenance, playing with my growing number of grandkids.
  • What is your favourite flavour of ice cream? Gold medal ribbon (chocolate-caramel-vanilla).
  • How many pairs of shoes do you own? 8. 
  • If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have? Teleport (beam me up Scotty) anywhere.  
  • What's your favourite zoo animal? Lions.
  • Summer or winter? Both. 
  • If you could share a meal with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? With my Mom, my wife’s parents and grandparents along with rest of our family who are now feasting in paradise.
  • What's your favourite holiday? Christmas. 
  • Do you love or hate rollercoasters? Love. Could ride them all day.
  • What's your favourite movie? Star Trek Movies. 

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