Electrical Technician

The BC Hydrophone Network (BCHN) is a partnership between several NGOs and First Nation communities on the BC coast that seeks to improve marine mammal research and ocean management practices by strategically designing and installing hydrophone systems to monitor and record underwater acoustic soundscapes. The BC Hydrophone Network enables organizations to build, maintain and contribute to a shared, coast-wide acoustic information system that is available for research, management, stewardship, and educational purposes. For more information about the BC Hydrophone Network please visit whalesound.ca

The BC Hydrophone Network is looking to hire a field technician to assist in the installation and maintenance of existing and future hydrophone stations. The ideal candidate would have experience working on electronics or sensing equipment, radio systems, off grid solar panel arrays; be capable of lifting heavy equipment along rocky, slippery, and steep shorelines in remote regions of the BC coast; and be extremely comfortable working in remote back-country locations and in all weather conditions.

We are a small, motivated team who are primarily focused on finding technical solutions to improve our understanding of whale habitat usage and impacts of vessel noise along the entire BC coast. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Technician to join our team. As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of electrical maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Field trips within BC, generally to specific remote areas, to install and service hydrophone systems
• Procurement of electrical and mechanical system components
• Mechanical or electrical assembly of shore station or underwater hydrophone mooring components
• Remote monitoring and technical support of existing lab and shore station infrastructure
• Working directly with BCHN partners to assist with their unique needs and ensuring continuous flow of quality hydrophone data
• Working variable hours, dependent on field work demands and travel schedule
• Standard hours, 37.5 per week, with hours worked in the field beyond standard to be compensated for with equal time off

Skills:

• Comfort navigating a Linux environment and maintaining systems, locally and remotely
• Experience troubleshooting electrical or computer systems in the field
• Familiarity with remote power systems, predominantly solar or wind
• Ability to self-monitor and work remotely on computer or electrical projects
• Ability to work in small groups with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project planning and task management, formal or informal
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available for field trips which can range from a single day to two weeks
• Experience writing or maintaining system documentation.
• Capability of handling sensitive and heavy equipment on and off small marine vessels, and along rocky, slippery, and steep shorelines.``

To Apply:

Please email a resume and cover letter as one document to bchn.assist@gmail.com AND janie@bcwhales.org with subject line “BCHN Field Technician – Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Victoria, BC V8X 1S1 (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8X 1S1