Support ocean data management for MEOPAR’s CIOOS coordination office, applying FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles remotely across Canada.

Reporting to the Director of CIOOS, this position supports research teams throughout the data lifecycle. You will develop data management plans, standardize oceanographic and environmental data, and prepare technical documentation. Collaboration with CIOOS IT, regional associations, data committees, partners, and stakeholders is central to the work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and update data management plans for research teams
- Apply FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles across data lifecycles
- Standardize, integrate, validate, and share scientific data
- Prepare metadata guidance, workflows, and practical technical resources




- Contribute to reports, recommendations, and data committee priorities

Requirements:

- University degree in a relevant scientific or data field
- Five years managing or analyzing scientific data
- Knowledge of Canadian ocean environmental and climate contexts
- Experience writing or supporting data management plans
- Understanding of metadata standards and data processing conventions

Bring scientific data expertise, cooperative communication, and open-data interests to MEOPAR’s national CIOOS coordination work.

📌 Data Management Specialist CIOOS (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 MEOPAR: Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality