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Position Title
Telemetry Technician
Research Project
Ocean Tracking Network
Department/Unit
Biology
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Group
Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year with the possibility of extension
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary
The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN, is an international marine and freshwater monitoring platform that focuses on tracking the movements of aquatic animals in the context of a changing global environment. Established in 2008, OTN is one of six Major Research Facilities supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Reporting to the Telemetry Operations Manager, the Telemetry Technician will be responsible for the operation, preparation, deployment, maintenance, and data retrieval of OTN’s acoustic monitoring infrastructure and related oceanographic equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and lead at-sea missions, often in harsh and remote environments. Conduct mission logistics, mobilization, transportation, and operations.

Prepare, pack, and ship equipment around the globe, in accordance with Dalhousie and Transport Canada standards, including abiding by dangerous goods protocols. Ensure all documentation is provided with each shipment.

Refurbish equipment in-house according to manufacturer specifications. Troubleshoot equipment failures and repair accordingly. Become a product expert for new and existing equipment and devices.

Design mooring systems to ensure safe and effective receiver placement. Retrieve data from acoustic receivers and upload to the OTN database. Work with the OTN data and project management teams to maintain up to date reporting and inventory.

Record and complete mission metadata. Process and archive mission outputs including video, sonar, and related datasets. Complete mission reports. Ensure proper documentation, organization, and storage procedures are followed.

Train external partners on the proper use, deployment, and recovery of acoustic receivers and associated equipment. Provide technical guidance related to telemetry equipment.

Note
This position requires regular travel in remote field sites and at sea for up to 2-3 weeks at a time during the field season (typically March-November), and including working at sea in inclement weather conditions. A typical field season will include 1-2 longer missions (>1 week) and 4-5 shorter missions (