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. 2526-020
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., IT or Application Development).
• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment, which includes fieldwork.
• Knowledge in GIS, GNSS, remote sensing, and the development of web-mapping packages would be considered an asset.
• Occupational experience that includes utilizing ESRI Arc Server technology and Open Source solutions, as well as linking relational databases to webmap services for graphing and map interaction, would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, email, Python, ESRI ArcPro, ESRI Map Server, Open Source Map Server, JavaScript, and other web-based programming languages.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to advance 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 teamwork skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skills in GIS, GNSS, and remote sensing, with the ability to process various types of data and utilize a range of field equipment, as well as linking relational databases with webmap services for graphing and map interaction.
• You are known for your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to time management for geomatics project deadlines.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to data and project management.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning in technology, innovation, and geomatics.

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.