Saint Mary’s University

• Coordinate and conduct field work in muddy intertidal zones to collect environmental data, including but not limited to deploying sensors to measure waves, currents, water levels, turbidity; taking sediment and water samples; conducting vegetation surveys; assisting with Remotely Piloted Aircraft System flights;
• Research, procure, test, and maintain scientific equipment such as weather stations, wave loggers, remote cameras, turbidity sensors, and others;
• Coordinate logistics of field work internally and between various external groups;
• Supervision of students for both lab and field activities;
• Oversee safety in both field and lab;
• Update inventories and coordinate equipment use;
• Troubleshoot lab and field equipment;
• Maintain notes and datasets in an organized manner;
• Operate a Coulter Counter Multisizer particle size analyzer to conduct grain size analysis on finegrained sediments;
• Process sediment cores for organic matter, water content, and bulk density;
• Perform lab calibrations of suspended sediment concentration data;
• Analyze data using R or Matlab;
• Contribute to technical reports by providing analysis, figures, and summaries;
• Maintaining a safe and organized working space;
• Other duties as required.

Completion of a degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Oceanography, Biology, Oceans Technology, or related discipline;

Completion of a Masters degree an asset but not required;

Experience operating scientific equipment such as current meters or wave loggers an asset;

Ability to troubleshoot unexpected problems and develop innovative solutions;

Must be able to undertake strenuous activities, work long hours in the field, navigate difficult terrain, must be comfortable working in/near mud and water, and must be able to carry ~50 lbs

Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends;

Proven ability to problem solve and to take initiative to complete tasks;

Must be adaptable within a changing work environment;

Capable of learning new skills; particularly in data analysis and field methods;

Capable of thinking analytically;

Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary research team;

Must have strong organizational, time management skills;

Must be highly motivated, independent and hard-working;

Experience using a variety of computer applications such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), R, and Matlab, considered an asset;

Understanding climate change impacts and adaptation in coastal regions is an asset;

Valid driver's license;

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada;

No more than 30 years of age at the start of the internship;

Not in school full-time.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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If you are interested in this position please submit your cover letter and resume, merged into one document, via email to Emma Poirier at [email protected] by 11:59pm on October 12, 2021. We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities.