University of Victoria
Location
Victoria, BC | Canada
Job description
Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks Canada
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
14 March 2024
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1
Salary Grade
$77,064.00 - $100,235.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE
Classification
SG12
Start Date
3/19/2024
End Date
3/31/2026
Employee Group:
PEA - Term
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Computers, Software
About this Opportunity
Ocean 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 innovative 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.
The salary range for this position is:
Recruitment range: $77,064- $84,968 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
Performance range: starting salary to max of $100,235 is available through annual performance increases.
* This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
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 innovative 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:We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and 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 and Diversity Statement UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here:
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.
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$77.06k - $84.97k per year
