Glider Technician I

Job title: Glider Technician I

Job description: Reporting to the Manager, Glider Operations, the Glider Technician I is a key part of the OTN glider team and helps ensure the smooth operation of glider activities. The Glider Technician I will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and piloting of gliders (Wave and Slocum), as well as participating in field operations, metadata entry, and deploying other oceanographic equipment, as required.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning mission logistics, preparing gliders for deployment, and operating and piloting deployed gliders.
• Participate in at-sea deployments and recoveries of gliders, small vessels, and other equipment.
• Assist with maintaining gliders and other equipment, testing new instruments, and analyzing glider performance data to ensure optimal functionality.
• Collect data from gliders and other instruments, and record project metadata.
• Recruit and oversee part-time glider pilots as needed and in accordance with clearly established procedures.
• Work closely with data managers to ensure data records are complete.

Note

The position may require extended periods of travel (local, national, and international), and will require multiple consecutive days spent in the field and at sea. Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work may be required to meet operational requirements.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in marine biology, oceanography, engineering, or related field, or equivalent advanced technical certification with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with ocean technology, acoustic telemetry, tagging, and oceanographic data collection (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Comfortable working in an at-sea environment in a wide variety of conditions.
• Experience operating and/or working on small boats, including inflatables.
• Able to prioritize and complete multiple simultaneous projects while following protocols and procedures, documenting activities and ensuring checklists are followed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders including fishermen, ship captains, researchers, and industry.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to adapt and respond quickly to unforeseen challenges in a field environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team.
• Able to travel internationally.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to safely lift

20kg. * Must pass a Mariners Medical Examination.

Assets

• Experience maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, and piloting autonomous underwater vehicles (gliders).
• Understanding of acoustic technology and research, including study design, mission planning, and field operations.
• General knowledge of oceanographic sensors, such as CTDs, oxygen sensors, hydrophones, echosounders, and data loggers.
• Experience with spatial mapping programs, GPS technology, plotting coordinates, and navigation.
• Detailed knowledge of gliders and their operational procedures.
• Conversational French language skills.
• Experience towing a trailer.
• Hold Transport Canada certificates of completion for Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) and Small Non-pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS) or MED-A3 (training to acquire will be provided if needed).

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 02/29/2024
Close Date 03/14/2024
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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