Operational Support

Research Associate

Education

Annapolis Valley Campus
Middleton, Nova Scotia

Department of Applied Research
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing approximately May 01, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, April 18, 2025
Competition No. 2526-021
Salary range: $50,214.43 to $61,567.17 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in a related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research (i.e., Geomatics, Ocean Technology and Electronic Engineering Technology).
• You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
• You have knowledge in GIS, GNSS and remote sensing as well as the ability to process a variety of data.
• Knowledge of field data collection using single beam and multibeam echosounders would be considered an asset.
• Occupational experience that includes data collection and monitoring for marine and environmental research initiatives would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and 3-D printers.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in producing 3-D terrain models)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to data collection in marine environments.)
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to data collection, processing and archiving.)
• You are dedicated to life-long learning in technology and innovation.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.