Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks CanadaLocationUniversity of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date8 October 2026Please note that positions will close at 4 p.M. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$84,211.00 - $109,532.00Additional Posting InformationN/ASalary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationSG12Start Date11/2/2026End Date3/31/2028Employee Group:PEA - Term# of Hires Needed1CategoryScienceAbout this OpportunityOcean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation for science, society, and industry. ONC monitors the west and east coasts of Canada and the Arctic to continuously deliver data in real-time for scientific research and discovery and technological innovation.*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*The salary range for this position is:Recruitment range: $84,211 to $92,849. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.Performance range:Up to $109,532. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.Job SummaryOcean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation for science, society, and industry. ONC monitors the west and east coasts of Canada and the Arctic to continuously deliver data in real-time for scientific research and discovery and technological innovation.ONC operates and manages innovative cabled observatories that supply continuous power and Internet connectivity to various scientific instruments located in coastal, deep-ocean, and Arctic environments. ONC's cable arrays host thousands of sensors distributed in, on and above the seabed along with mobile and land based assets strategically located, instruments that address key scientific and policy issues (subsea earthquakes and tsunamis, ocean acidification, marine biodiversity, etc.) within a wide range of environments.ONC is a Major Science Initiative funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)



and is governed as a not-for-profit society that operates world-class cutting-edge cabled observatories on behalf of the University of Victoria.ONC's Observatory Operations' division is mandated to ensure the acquisition, curation and delivery of high-quality data to a global research community. As a department within Observatory Operations, Data Stewardship supports this mandate through the critical activities of metadata and data curation, and the provision of geospatial services and operations support. Curation activities enhance metadata and data discovery, retrieval, provenance, quality, archival, and interoperability. Geospatial services focus on maps, geodatabases, notices to mariners/shipping, and bathymetric/navigational data management. Operations support ensures that the extensive and complex workflows that guide the preparation and deployment of underwater instruments are conducted in a manner that maximizes the probability success and the delivery of quality data to the global research community.The Data Steward is primarily responsible for acquiring, verifying and maintaining metadata and data for ONC. Properly curated data is critical for scientific and non-scientific users to understand, interpret and analyze the information collected via the instruments on the network operated by ONC. ONC's primary mission to maintain long time series data sets cannot be achieved without robust and accurate metadata. Secondary duties include field and at-sea support during infrastructure maintenance operations that occur multiple times a year for up to four weeks duration, or day and multi day trips.This position is required to work designated shifts through extended hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when supporting expedition operations.Job RequirementsThe successful candidate will have at a minimum a master's degree in Information Science, Computer Science or related field,



and 3 years of experience working in a related discipline.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience requirements:Demonstrated experience with metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, linked dataExperience with web-services for scientific data discovery and deliveryExperience with digital content management toolsExperience with metadata and data manipulationKnowledge requirements:Expertise with geospatial and oceanographic community conventions and standardsFamiliarity with XML, RDF, NetCDF tools and formatsAbility to program in Python, Matlab, R, or other scripting languagesFluent in the use of SQL-based database access toolsBasic knowledge of scientific instrumentation and measurementsFamiliarity with international meta data standards and practices and their creationStrong problem-solving skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to deal with multiple parallel projects involving several stakeholder groups, and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to effectively prioritize tasks and to effectively manage assigned work during periods of peak demandStrong oral communication and writing skillsAbility to work in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment.Assets:Demonstrated interest in ocean sciences and/or Earth sciencesFamiliarity with problem and project tracking software such as Jira, Bugzilla or equivalentExperience with oceanographic expeditionsTerritory Acknowledgement:We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓wəŋən (Songhees and Xwsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓wəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.Equity Statement:UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .Accessibility Statement:If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.What UVic Offers:To learn more click here

📌 Data Steward (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria