Data Management Specialist Cioos

Support ocean data management for MEOPAR’s CIOOS coordination office, applying FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles remotely across Canada.Reporting to the Director of CIOOS, this position supports research teams throughout the data lifecycle. You will develop data management plans, standardize oceanographic and environmental data, and prepare technical documentation. Collaboration with CIOOS IT, regional associations, data committees, partners, and stakeholders is central to the work.Key Responsibilities:
Develop and update data management plans for research teamsApply FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles across data lifecyclesStandardize, integrate, validate, and share scientific dataPrepare metadata guidance, workflows, and practical technical resourcesContribute to reports, recommendations, and data committee prioritiesRequirements:
University degree in a relevant scientific or data fieldFive years managing or analyzing scientific dataKnowledge of Canadian ocean environmental and climate contextsExperience writing or supporting data management plansUnderstanding of metadata standards and data processing conventionsBring scientific data expertise, collaborative communication, and open-data interests to MEOPAR’s national CIOOS coordination work.
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