Job Description

The School of Climate Change and Adaptation is seeking a UAV and GIS technician for the 2023 field season, as soon as possible to September 30th, 2023, to assist the research team in conducting its field research on precision agriculture and coastal erosion using UAV technology. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the activities of this research project.

The position is directly supervised by the Manager of Research Partnerships, although the incumbent works directly with research faculty and staff in the design, implementation, and execution of RPAS flights ad GIS analysis. The candidate will be a professional with demonstrated skills as a drone pilot, familiarity with agricultural technology and practices, and experience with a variety of AUV/GIS software suites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in receiving and testing equipment UAV and geospatial equipment and software
• Receiving UAV specific and software training where applicable
• Assisting UAV missions related to ongoing projects
• Assisting in Processing and analyzing UAV data
• Assisting in the Maintenance of the fleet of UAVs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience piloting UAVs
• Experience using a variety of software suites is considered an asset, including: ArcGIS, Pix4D, Unity, Photoshop, Mission Planner, Drone Deploy, Flight Planner, Pix4D, Agisoft Photoscan
• Experience collecting and post processing GPS data is considered an asset
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently and necessary
• Must be self-motivated
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

University of Prince Edward Island