Job Responsibility: Position Information Position Title Programmer Department/Unit Biology Research Project Ocean Tracking Network Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number GP35-25 Employee Group Grant-Paid Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable)1 year; with possibility of renewal Employment Type Full Time Full time Equivalency (FTE)1.0 Salary $60,000 - $65,000 per annum (for 37.5 hours/week) About the Organization The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN, is an international marine and freshwater monitoring platform that focuses on tracking the movements of aquatic animals in the context of a changing environment. Established in 2008, OTN is one of 19 National Research Facilities supported by the Major Science Initiatives (MSI) funding program of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Data Management, this position supports the services component of the OTN data team. The programmer is responsible for delivering reproducible data products and visualizations that showcase the use of OTN data, and for responding to requests for historic or summarized data and visualizations. Comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team to summarize and visualize biodiversity data to communicate information or tell a story. Key Responsibilities

- Develop reproducible visualization and analytical tools to display, contextualize and interpret movement data, and to express ocean observing efforts spatially through time.
- Develop evaluation methods and tools to measure infrastructure especially the scale and capability of OTN infrastructure and inventory and its performance and efficiency through time.




- Assist in frontline technical support for OTN database managers, regional data Node managers, and OTN staff.
- Maintain an understanding of the latest developments in telemetry data analysis and visualization and assist in the adoption of new techniques and standards at OTNDC.
- Develop technical learning curriculum and deliver training to students / OTN partners.

Note This position is based primarily in-person, with the option to work 1-2 days per week remotely depending on operational requirements. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. This position travels 2-4 times per year within Canada and internationally. Required Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in biology, computer science, environmental studies, or related field.
- Strong understanding of acoustic receiver technology and animal tracking data.
- Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate effectively in various forms (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) and to various audiences, including internally (team, colleagues, management) and externally (scientists, general public). Able to communicate with internal and external clients to define and qualify their needs before delivering.
- Highly process-oriented with good attention to detail.
- Self-directed and curious with strong motivation to learn.




- Exceptional problem-solving abilities. Able to think critically and identify and implement effective solutions.
- Able to travel locally and internationally.

Assets

- Fluency in French.
- Experience using collaborative work platforms (i.e., Asana, Gitlab).
- Experience talking to the media.

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 Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), 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. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 05/26 Close Date 06/13 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

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