Job Description

*Please note that this role works on a rotating schedule and will require weekend shifts*

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

We are seeking an Operations Technician to join our Operations team, either in our Calgary or Montreal office. You will process data collected using our Earth observation instruments and facilitate the delivery of products to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Process data of greenhouse gas measurements from our satellites and aircraft on a daily basis. You must be capable of understanding the input variables, converting data files and formats, executing code, and interpreting results

• Perform quality checks on automatically generated data

• Prepare, validate, and deliver data products and reports to customers, supporting the Sales team as needed in understanding the data products

• Understand and execute customer purchase orders

• Work collaboratively with the Operations team to identify inefficiencies in our operational processes and provide and implement recommendations for improvements

Skills:

• Interest in processing remote sensing data and working in an operations environment

• Ability to listen to and have effective discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (customers, engineers, scientists, program managers, etc.)

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the team, with minimal direction

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills with an eye for detail and a drive for taking ownership of tasks and the resolution of problems

• Ability to work effectively in a time-critical environment with Agile system development

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to focus on details in routine day-to-day tasks

Requirements

• College or university degree in geospatial information system (GIS), remote sensing, physical geography, environmental sciences, or equivalent
• At least 2-5 years of experience working in an operations environment or in data processing
• Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearance
• Willingness to work in a rotation during off-hours, including weekends

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You’ll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.

• Competitive salary and stock options for all full-time employees
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid time off and floating statutory holidays
• Flexible work environment

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please notify your recruiter.