Operate advanced ROVs and ocean-monitoring equipment with OTN’s telemetry team during field missions and extended periods at sea. Regular travel is required.

The Ocean Tracking Network’s ROV Technician supports field programs from preparation through data retrieval. Working under the Telemetry Operations Manager, this one-year position may be renewed. Responsibilities include mission leadership, ROV integration, side scan sonar operations, maintenance, documentation, training, and technical support. The role serves OTN partners across Canada and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and lead at-sea missions and mission logistics
- Integrate ROV hardware and prepare field missions
- Operate, deploy, retrieve, and maintain monitoring equipment
- Process, archive,



and upload mission datasets
- Train staff on ROV and sonar equipment

Requirements:

- Degree in marine biology, engineering, oceanography, or related field
- Minimum two years operating and maintaining ROVs
- Working knowledge of side scan sonar operations and data processing
- Ability to work at sea and lift greater than 30kg
- Valid driver’s license and small-vessel operating ability

Apply ROV operations, mission leadership, maintenance, and data-management expertise across OTN’s demanding marine field programs.

📌 ROV Field Operations Technician (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Ocean Tracking Network
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality