scientific programmer

Job Responsibility:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Earned doctorate degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Write, modify, integrate and test software code
• Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements
• Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
• Research and evaluate a variety of software products
• Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and Internet-based applications
• Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
• Manage incidents
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
• Robotic process automation
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Realize modelling and simulation exercises on computerized units
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Use ensemble modelling to combine multiple algorithms to obtain better predictive performance
• Leverage existing natural language processing (NLP) technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to develop communication assistance features

Computer and technology knowledge

• Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP)
• Internet of things (IoT)
• Machine Learning
• R
• Shell script
• Linux
• Unix
• C++
• Fortran
• Software development
• Git
• MySQL
• Data analysis and interpretation

Documentation knowledge

• Trip reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Driver logbook
• Bill of lading

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Refrigerated
• Dry bulk

Transportation/travel experience

• National
• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Long-haul

Area of work experience

• Embedded systems
• Scientific data processing

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Valid passport

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes