Geodesy and geomatics engineering Ph.D. student specializing in multibeam sonar survey design

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Duties

The Geological Survey of Canada-Atlantic (GSCA) of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) seeks to safely collect multibeam sonar data (bathymetry and backscatter strength) in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia in the survey (summer) seasons of 2021 and 2022. These multibeam data will augment terrestrial LiDAR collected around the margin of the basin at low tide during 2019. Multibeam data were previously collected throughout Minas Channel and Minas Passage. The successful candidate will prepare a feasibility report of conducting a multibeam sonar survey of the Minas Basin ensuring overlapping coverage of existing multibeam and LiDAR data. The feasibility report will include specifications regarding the appropriate vessel type, multibeam sonar, physical oceanographic properties (temperature and salinity), survey line design, port facilities, recommended survey dates and times based on the most appropriate tidal model, estimated survey costs based on an appropriate day rate and contingency costs, and any other survey engineering aspects deemed appropriate to the study.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) degree in geodesy and geomatics engineering with specialization in multibeam sonar survey design.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll as a full-time geodesy and geomatics engineering Ph.D. student specializing in multibeam sonar survey design or other specialization relevant to the duties of the position at the University of New Brunswick
• Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in geodesy and geomatics engineering or other field relevant to the duties of the position, and/or
• Master of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in geodesy and geomatics engineering or other field relevant to the duties of the position

Degree equivalency

• Experience with multibeam sonar systems and survey design in tidally-mixed ocean environments

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• A thorough understanding of marine geodesy and geomatics
• A thorough knowledge of multibeam sonar surveying, including background physics and field survey realities
• Understanding of tidal models and the effect of water masses on sound propagation in the ocean

Abilities:
• The ability to plan a course of scientific investigation into survey design
• The ability to effectively organize, conduct, and participate in, project-related meetings
• The ability to meet project delivery deadlines

Personal Suitability:
• The ability to work effectively in a university laboratory setting and to effectively liaise, through remote or in-person meetings

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Operational Requirements
• The successful candidate will work at their present university laboratory and report on a regular schedule to GSCA staff
• The successful candidate may have in-person meetings with GSCA staff, either at their university of at GSCA in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• All computing facilities will be located at the university of the successful candidate
• Existing multibeam sonar and LiDAR data will be supplied to the successful candidate by GSCA staff

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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