Sara Hoffman: Decision Support Meteorologist

Sara Hoffman has worked with Environment and Climate Change Canada for almost eight years. Since beginning her current role as a Decision Support Meteorologist with the Meteorological Service of Canada, no two days have been the same! Always learning new things and collaborating with equally dedicated and passionate colleagues have been the highlights of Sara’s work.

Throughout her time with the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Sara has seen many exciting developments, including the upgrading of MSC’s weather radar network and the shift toward more impact-based forecasting, where meteorologists share information about the expected consequences of a weather event to help people better prepare. Sara works with traditional and social media, and collaborates with emergency management officials, to ensure Canadians have access to the most current and accurate information they need to stay safe.

One of Sara’s most rewarding experiences was advising those coordinating the emergency response to the Chuckegg Creek Fire in May 2019. Experiences such as this, which have helped to protect Canadians, motivate the work Sara does each day.

Here are a few random facts about Sara:

• What was your first job? Selling bathing suits.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Japan.
• What is your favourite game or sport to watch and play? Basketball.
• Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Ride a bike.
• If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza.
• How many pairs of shoes do you own? Too many.
• Summer or winter? Summer.
• What's your favourite holiday? Christmas.
• What's your favourite fast food chain? Dairy Queen.
• What's your favourite movie? Hot Fuzz.