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About The Role - Scientific Developer II (Mount Pleasant, BC)
Orica / 3vGeomatics is hiring a Scientific Developer II to join our Research and Development team with a strong background in math, physics, and software engineering, including experience developing data processing pipelines, implementing advanced algorithms, and testing outcomes. You will help develop the next generation of InSAR tools in order to deliver timely and relevant information to our clients. The Scientific Developer is expected to make an important contribution to our growing technical capacity and overall business.
What you will be doing
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
Drive forward 3vG's InSAR monitoring capabilities
Develop and implement innovative algorithms
Explore and develop approaches to improve products
Write efficient and maintainable software suitable for automation and capable of handling large but well-structured data sets
Have a good awareness of the wider community and cutting edge research
Process and analyze InSAR datasets for a diverse set of monitoring projects
Communicate well, both in a technical capacity and to a lay audience
What you will bring
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree with a heavy focus on image/data processing, and a technical background in either math, earth sciences, computer science, physics, or engineering. Candidates without advanced degrees will be considered, provided they have a few years of software R&D experience in a relevant field.
The successful candidate will have most of the following skills:
Strong development knowledge in Python, and / or array programming languages
Experience in image processing or signal processing
Experience in scientific computing
Strong background in linear algebra
High proficiency with Linux, especially in a command line environment
Experience planning and leading initiatives
Knowledge in the following are also desirable and considered a bonus to this role:
InSAR related research and development
Experience handling large and very large image datasets
Profiling, accelerating, and automating data processing pipelines
Good knowledge of statistical analysis
Machine Learning/Deep Learning experience
Experience implementing algorithms for GPUs
A background in HPC distributed/parallel computing
Role dimensions
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3 days in office (Mount Pleasant BC)
Your qualifications
Education: Graduate degree with heavy focus on image/data processing
Years of Experience: 3+ years of related experience
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Work effectively across business unit
High level decision making ability
Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
Compensation
Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 CAD.
Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
(Salary to be determined by the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
Benefits (Full Time Employees)
Orica Incentive program (bonus)
RRSP matching after one year
Company events
Extended health care
Dental care
Vision care
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Paid time off
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.
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