Marine Equipment Specialist - Closes 30 January 

Finance Co-op - Closes 31 January 

Community Support Specialist - Closes 8 February 

Electronics Engineering Co-op - Closes 12 February 

Operations Support Co-op – Closes 12 February 

Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Closes 12 February 

Software Developer Co-op - Closes 15 February 

Youth Science Ambassador – Coastal B.C. Positions

Youth Science Ambassador – Arctic Positions

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# Job Postings



**Posting Close Date** – January 30, 2023, at 4 p.m. 

**FTE** 1.0

**Salary Grade** $71,308.00 - $93,586.00

**Additional Posting Information** N/A

Salary posted reflects full FTE (will be prorated for part time)

**Classification** SG13

**Employee Group:** PEA - Term

**# of Hires Needed** 1

**Category** Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

### [Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/ONCS_2018_FOR_JD_Marine_Equip_Specialist_SG_13_7be3a6ad79.pdf) 

### [Click to apply](https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/9305)


**Position Description:** Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Co-op will support the accounting and financial planning and reporting for Ocean Networks Canada (ONC). The position plays a key role in providing timely accounting services to the members of ONC and requires working within a highly complex financial system.

**Start Date:** May 01, 2023

**End Date:** Dec 21, 2023

**Application Deadline:** January 31, 2023

**Salary:** $3400/month (or $22,37 per hour) +4% vacation pay, 35 hours/week

**Location:** Queenswood Campus, 2474 Arbutus Road, Victoria BC

### [Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/2023_May_Finance_Co_op_poster_7d888ab0ba.pdf)

To apply for this position please provide an unofficial transcript, cover letter and resume outlining how your education and experience makes you an ideal candidate for this role. **Applicants must be a registered co-op student in an undergraduate or graduate post-secondary program.**



**Posting Close Date** 8 February 2023 at 4 p.m. 

**FTE** 1

**Salary Grade** $59,180.00 - $77,666.00

**Additional Posting Information** N/A

Salary posted reflects full FTE (will be prorated for part time)

**Classification** SG9

**Start Date** 2/13/2023

**End Date** 1/17/2025

**Employee Group:** PEA - Term

**# of Hires Needed** 2

**Category** Education, Training, and Library

### [Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/ONC_2019_FOR_JD_Comm_Support_Specialist_SG_9_493e8c8df6.pdf)

### [Click to Apply](https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/9306)


**Position Description:** The Marine Operations department supports all aspects of design, planning, maintenance and expansion of the underwater network and instrumentation. The Electronics Engineering Co-op will provide essential support to the Operations group during the upcoming busy installation/maintenance cruise season.

**Start Date:** May 2, 2023

**End Date:** Aug 25, 2023

**Application Deadline:** Feb 12, 2023

**Salary:** $3400/month

**Number of Vacancies:** 2

**Hours per week:** 35 hours per week; official ONC office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday. 

**Location:** Marine Technology Centre, 206-9865 West Saanich Road, Sidney 

**To Apply:** email your resume and cover letter to Marja Blasé at [mtcadmin@oceannetworks.ca](mtcadmin@oceannetworks.ca) clearly stating in the subject line which position you are applying for. If applying for multiple positions, please submit applications separately. **Applicants must be a registered co-op student in an undergraduate or graduate post-secondary program.**

### [Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/2023_May_Electrical_Engineering_Co_op_Job_Description_6c0aad5674.pdf)


**Position Description:** The Physical Observatory Operations department supports all aspects of design, planning, maintenance and expansion of the underwater network and instrumentation. The Operations Support Co-op will provide essential support to the Operations group during the upcoming busy installation/maintenance cruise season.

**Start Date:** May 2, 2023

**End Date:** Aug 25, 2023

**Application Deadline:** Feb 12, 2023

**Salary:** $3400/month 

**Number of Vacancies:** 1

**Hours per week:** 35 hours per week; official ONC office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday. 

**Location:** Marine Technology Centre, 206-9865 West Saanich Road, Sidney 

**To Apply:** Email your resume and cover letter to Marja Blasé at [mtcadmin@oceannetworks.ca](mtcadmin@oceannetworks.ca) clearly stating in the subject line which position you are applying for. If applying for multiple positions, please submit applications separately. **Applicants must be a registered co-op student in an undergraduate or graduate post-secondary program.**

### [Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/Operations_Support_Co_op_Job_Description_May_2023_00437746af.pdf) 

**Position Description:** The Marine Operations department supports all aspects of design, planning, maintenance and expansion of the underwater network and instrumentation. The Mechanical Engineering Co-op will provide essential support to the Operations group during the upcoming busy installation/maintenance season.

**Start Date:** May 2, 2023

**End Date:** Aug 25, 2023

**Application Deadline:** Feb 12, 2023

**Salary:** $3400/month 

**Number of Vacancies:** 2

**Hours per week:** 35 hours per week; official ONC office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday. 

**Location:** Marine Technology Centre, 206-9865 West Saanich Road, Sidney 

**To Apply:** email your resume and cover letter to Marja Blasé at [mtcadmin@oceannetworks.ca](mtcadmin@oceannetworks.ca) clearly stating in the subject line which position you are applying for. If applying for multiple positions please submit applications separately. **Applicants must be a registered co-op student in an undergraduate or graduate post-secondary program.**

### [Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/2023_May_Mechanical_Engineering_Co_op_Job_Description_c85089c9b1.pdf)

**Position Description:** Participate in the design and implementation of software components aiming at processing and publishing data from ONC instruments and controlling these instruments or the observatory infrastructure

**Start Date:** May 2, 2023

**End Date:** December 21, 2023

**Application Deadline:**  Feb 15, 2023

**Salary:** $3400/month (or $22.37 per hour) + 4% vacation pay

**Number of Vacancies:** 2

**Hours per week:** 35 hours per week; official ONC office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday. 

**Location:** Queenswood Campus, 2474 Arbutus Road, Victoria BC V8N 1V8, or remotely currently.

**To Apply:** submit your resume, cover letter and transcript to your PSE institution’s Co-op portal job board.

[Full Job Description](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/2023_May_Software_Dev_Co_op_posting_fb26f1007f.pdf)




**Youth Science Ambassador – Coastal B.C. Positions** 
**Starting date TBD, 2023 for a one year term with potential renewal** 
**$20 per hour, 10 hours a week**

The Youth Science Ambassador Program is an innovative initiative of Ocean Networks Canada (ONC). The program connects youth from local communities with world-leading ocean science from ONC’s observatories and the place-based Indigenous knowledge of the ocean that exists within their region. Involving both rural and urban Indigenous communities, this Program is all about engaging and inspiring the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, and environmental stewards by exploring connections between their local marine environment and the global ocean. 

### Description
The program is facilitated by local youth in a variety of communities along coastal British Columbia and in the Canadian Arctic. Each position is adapted to meet the needs and interests of each community. Hands-on learning activities and research projects are co-developed with key community educators and knowledge holders, emphasising a focus on the place-based Indigenous Knowledge held within their territory. The Youth Science Ambassadors work to explore their local environment and connected educators with ONC data (from local community observatories) and Indigenous Knowledge. These connections will be made through the development and exploration of enquiry projects and learning modules relevant to their local ocean environment. 

Finally, they connect their community with ONC, and work with visiting scientists in the field. The Youth Science Ambassadors will collaborate with each other across regions. This position is located in the home community of the applicant. 

This part time position would be suitable for an individual who are between 18 – 30 years and are interested in learning about: 

- Introductory level Oceanography
- Connecting their local community with ONC’s observatories and data
- Assisting visiting ONC employees on deployment in the field

### Desired Skills and Qualities
- Passionate about the shared connections between Indigenous Knowledge and Ocean Science
- Experience working with youth and/or children
- Ability to work independently
- Experience working with Indigenous communities
- Excellent communication skills 
- Willing and able to travel (when University policy in regards to Covid19 permits)
- A combination of education and experience will be considered

### Locations
Ocean Networks Canada is seeking Youth Science Ambassadors in the following communities:

- Port Alberni, BC 
- Victoria, BC
- Campbell River, BC 
- Prince Rupert, BC
- Kitamaat Village, BC
- Hartley Bay, BC

**Virtual and in person training will be provided. Internet access is required for this position.**

### [**Full Job Description (Download)**](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/YSA_Poster_Website_posting_West_Coast_Dec_2022_a759a503a4.pdf) 

### To apply

To apply submit a short cover letter and resumé to learning@oceannetworks.ca. Please clearly identify the community of which you have knowledge. 

Posted until positions filled.

**Youth Science Ambassador – Arctic Positions** 
**Starting date TBD, 2023 for a one year term with potential renewal** 
**$30 per hour, 10 hours a week**

The Youth Science Ambassador Program is an innovative initiative of Ocean Networks Canada (ONC). The program connects youth from local communities with world-leading ocean science from ONC’s observatories and the place-based Indigenous knowledge of the ocean that exists within their region. Involving both rural and urban Indigenous communities, this Program is all about engaging and inspiring the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, and environmental stewards by exploring connections between their local marine environment and the global ocean. 

### Description
The program is facilitated by local youth in a variety of communities along coastal British Columbia and in the Canadian Arctic. Each position is adapted to meet the needs and interests of each community. Hands-on learning activities and research projects are co-developed with key community educators and knowledge holders, emphasizing a focus on the place-based Indigenous Knowledge held within their territory. The Youth Science Ambassadors work to explore their local environment and connected educators with ONC data (from local community observatories) and Indigenous Knowledge. These connections will be made through the development and exploration of enquiry projects and learning modules relevant to their local ocean environment. 

These enquiry based projects are developed surrounding the interests of students and priorities identified by the communities. Although the projects vary greatly depending on the community, they all have a common ocean thread: making local observations, and global connections. 

YSA Promote Ocean Networks’ education program within community with the Ocean Sense program. They learn about their local ocean through a series of modules and exploratory work. There is also a large component of learning where traditional culture and science overlaps. Finally they connect their community with ONC, and work with visiting scientists in the field. The Youth Science Ambassadors will collaborate with each other across regions. This position is located in the home community of the applicant. 

This part time position would be suitable for an individual who are between 18 – 30 years and are interested in learning about: 

- Introductory level Oceanography
- Connecting their local community with ONC’s observatories and data
- Assisting visiting ONC employees on deployment in the field

**Desired Skills and Qualities**
- Passionate about the shared connections between Indigenous Knowledge and Ocean Science
- Experience working with youth and/or children
- Ability to work independently
- Experience working with Indigenous communities
- Excellent communication skills 
- Willing and able to travel(when University policy in regards to Covid19 permits)
- A combination of education and experience will be considered 
**Virtual and in person training will be provided. Internet access is required for this position.** 

### Locations
Ocean Networks Canada is seeking Youth Science Ambassadors in the following communities:

- **Cambridge Bay, Nunavut** 
- **Iqaluit, Nunavut**
- **Gjoa Haven, Nunavut** 

### [Full Job Description (Download)](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/YSA_Poster_Website_posting_Arctic_Nov_2022_b80e35659a.pdf)

### To apply

To apply submit a short cover letter and resumé to learning@oceannetworks.ca. Please clearly identify the community of which you have knowledge. 

Posted until positions filled.

**ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM**

ONC and the University of Victoria Faculty of Fine Arts co-sponsor an artist-in-residence program that aims to strengthen and explore connections between art and ocean science. The program broadens and cross-fertilizes perspectives and critical discourse on major issues including the environment, technology, oceans, culture, climate, biodiversity, and healthy communities. 

This program is open to all current graduate students who have completed most of their Faculty of Fine Arts course requirements, with practice in any visual, written, musical or performance media. Find out more about our previous artists-in-residence [here](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/news-and-stories/stories/experience-ocean-data-through-interactive-art/), [here](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/news-and-stories/stories/using-theatre-and-traditional-ways-of-knowing-to-address-climate-action/), and [here](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/news-and-stories/stories/meet-onc-artist-in-residence-for-2022-musician-colin-malloy/).



**YOUTH SCIENCE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM**

The ONC Youth Science Ambassador Program engages and inspires the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, and environmental stewards by exploring connections between their local marine environment, the global ocean and world-leading ocean science.

The program is facilitated by local Indigenous youth from communities along coastal British Columbia and in the Canadian Arctic. Hands-on learning activities and research projects are co-developed with local community educators and knowledge holders, with a focus on place-based Indigenous Knowledge held within local territories. [Learn more about the YSA program.](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/get-involved/communities/youth-science-ambassador) 

**Open Positions** 
[Youth Science Ambassador – Coastal B.C. Positions - Open Until Filled](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/YSA_Poster_Website_posting_West_Coast_Nov_2022_df795a581d.pdf) 
[Youth Science Ambassador – Arctic Positions - Open Until Filled](https://cdn.onc-prod.intergalactic.space/YSA_Poster_Website_posting_Arctic_Nov_2022_b80e35659a.pdf)

**VISITING SCHOLARS & STUDENT SUPPORT**

ONC invites short proposals from the marine research community for in-kind support towards research projects that make use of our observatory facilities and observatory data. Preferred projects are those that will result in tangible, high-impact outcomes such as publications or graduate student theses. 

[Learn more and apply for funding to support your project.](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/science/science-collaboration-and-student-support/)

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