Job Description

UAV Operations Coordinator | Niricson Software Inc. Location: Victoria, Vancouver or Kelowna, BC
About Us Niricson Software Inc. (www.niricson.com) is at the forefront of the digital revolution in civil infrastructure condition assessment and risk management. You will work closely with our Sales and Customer Success team. We work with large-scale civil infrastructure projects spanning Canada, the United States, and Internationally. We use proprietary damage assessment sensors and software to verify civil structural integrity and safety. Our innovative technologies collect data and provide actionable insight in a safer, more efficient, reliable, and accurate manner compared to traditional subjective manual methods that are time-consuming, inconsistent, costly, and dangerous.
About the role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our small, driven, UAV Operations team. As a UAV Operations Technologist, you will support our UAV Operations team in coordinating and executing field operations as we collect aerial data, with drones, on infrastructure assets around the world. Working closely with our third-party drone partners and clients, your role will be to execute a successful operation and strengthen relationships with these stakeholders. You will also be working closely with our Geospatial and Acoustic team members to ensure that data meets specified standards for our analytics teams. Outside of the field, you will support the team in managing upcoming projects and helping to build workflows and processes that will allow Niricson to scale our operational capacity. An ability to communicate and collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders is expected.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute field operations, supporting our third-party drone partners and/or clients in collecting data.
• Collaborating with internal teams to aid in the development of equipment and software.
• Strengthen relationships with drone partners and clients while in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in GIS, remote sensing, or a related field.
• 1-2+ years’ experience in managing aerial data sets for photogrammetric or cinematic purposes.
• Experienced in field operations.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize responsibilities.
• Willingness to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Strong critical thinking skills with an ability to problem-solve.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• RPAS-Advanced or -Basic Licensed Pilot.
• Experience working with photogrammetry software, particularly from Bentley.
• Experience trouble-shooting drone technology using open-source information.
• Experience in project management or coordination.
• Experience with UAV-based infrastructure inspections
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy towards drone technology.

Key Success Attributes

• Ownership – make and keep commitments to the team, customers, and Niricson’s stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented – able to frame challenges, think critically, and design solutions from the ground up.
• Work ethic – committed to delivering quality products on time to clients.
• Adaptable – able to manage dynamic operations and overcome barriers as they arise.

Contact us to apply If you are interested in joining us, please apply through the following link with a copy of your most recent resume and cover letter at https://niricson.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=48
We thank all applicants for their interest in career opportunities with Niricson but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Diversity and Inclusion Niricson Software Inc. is a diverse and inclusive equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, products, and our community. We are committed to fostering belonging through a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any race, gender, religious affiliation, ethnicity or any other demographic - instead, we celebrate diversity.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Base Salary ($50,000 - $60,000) + Bonus + Stock Options
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible!