We're Hiring

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The Photo-ID Data Specialist will support the projects of Bay Cetology. Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for the functional maintenance of some of our killer whale photo-ID datasets and associated tools and databases. These datasets and databases are relied on by various scientists and students and the associated tools enable them as well as naturalists, whale-watchers and members of the public to keep up to date with changes to the demographic structure and status of these populations. The successful candidate will also be responsible for communicating effectively with the Executive Director, collaborators and data contributors and will help maintain office and field equipment. 

This is an office-based position using Mac operating systems in Alert Bay, BC, Canada with opportunities for field research. The successful candidate must be Canadian or permitted to work in Canada. 

Required Skills and Knowledge:

-Excellent communication 

-Strong work ethic

-Attention to details in large datasets

-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

-Coding (C#, .NET, and/or TypeScript, etc.)

-Web application development basics

-Photo editing and management software (Lightroom and/or Photo Mechanic Plus, Photoshop, etc.)

-Basic understanding of the biology and ecology of cetaceans in the eastern North Pacific

Additional Assets:

-Machine (Deep) learning

-PyTorch and TorchServe

-Python programming

-Linux (Ubuntu) server administration

-Docker administration

-Filemaker Pro

-Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro

-Social media (Twitter and Facebook)

-Marine conservation and NGO oriented

-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (biology, environmental studies, marine science, computer science, etc.)

Responsibilities/Duties:

-Support development of and maintain open access database 

-Entry of text and image (meta)data into various databases

-Manual recognition of individual killer whales in photo-identification data

-Editing of identification photos as well as aerial and underwater videos

-Upkeep of field and office electronics (drones, cameras, computers, etc.)

-Other related duties as required (data manipulation, analysis, etc.)

Successful candidates will:

-Have all required skills and knowledge and some additional assets

-Reside in Alert Bay for the duration of the contract

-Excel working independently and in small groups without supervision

-Be in the early career stage 

-Demonstrate expertise at recognizing individual whales

-Have strong digital photo metadata manipulation and management skills 

Salary:

$16 to $20/hour depending on experience

Work Term:

35 hours/week 

Late March to late October 2023, with funding-dependent potential for extension

Application Deadline:

March 15, 2023

Application Format:

Applications must include a CV and a cover letter, both as PDF documents. The CV should include relevant details on education and/or work experience and at least 3 references. The cover letter must describe how and why the applicant will excel in this position.  

To Apply:

Send CV and cover letter to info@baycetology.org with subject line as Bay Cetology Photo-ID Data Specialist position application. E-mail and cover letter should be addressed to Bay Cetology Executive Director Jared Towers.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be short-listed from each of the following steps.

1. Potential candidates will be contacted for remote interviews

2. Potential candidates will be assessed for ability to perform job duties

3. References of potential candidates will be contacted

4. Potential candidates will be interviewed in person on the job site in Alert Bay

Start Date:

Late March 2023