Operations Technician - Contractor

Contract: 12-month contract position

Location: Calgary, AB or Montreal, QC

*Please note that this role may include a rotating schedule that could require weekend shifts* 

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions. 

We are seeking an Operations Technician - Contractor to join our Operations team on a 12-month contract, either in our Calgary or Montreal office. You will process data collected using our Earth observation instruments and facilitate the delivery of products to our customers.

Responsibilities: 

• Process data of greenhouse gas measurements from our satellites and aircraft on a daily basis. You must be capable of understanding the input variables, converting data files and formats, executing code, and interpreting results 

• Perform quality checks on automatically generated data 

• Prepare, validate, and deliver data products and reports to customers, supporting the Sales team as needed in understanding the data products 

• Understand and execute customer purchase orders 

• Work with the Operations team to identify inefficiencies in our operational processes and provide and implement recommendations for improvements 

Skills: 

• Interest in processing remote sensing data and working in an operations environment 

• Ability to listen to and have effective discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (customers, engineers, scientists, program managers, etc.) 

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the team, with minimal direction 

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills with an eye for detail and a drive for taking ownership of tasks and the resolution of problems 

• Ability to work effectively in a time-critical environment with Agile system development 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to focus on details in routine day-to-day tasks 

• College or university degree in geospatial information system (GIS), remote sensing, physical geography, environmental sciences, or equivalent 

• At least 2-5 years of experience working in an operations environment or in data processing 

• Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearance 

• Willingness to work weekends occasionally

Nice-to-Have: 

• Knowledge of command lines and working in the terminal 

• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ESRI enterprise, ESRI online, and/or ArcGIS Pro) 

• Knowledge of remote sensing and space 

• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders 

• Experience in project management 

• Competence with databases 

• Proficiency with programming in Linux, Python, or SQL 

• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) theory and cartographic principles 

• Interest in atmospheric sciences and remote sensing systems 

• Competitive salary

• Health/Dental benefits

• Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays

• Flexible work environment 

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, , age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.