Data Acquisition Coordinator

Position Information-
- **Position Title**- Data Acquisition Coordinator-
- **Department/Unit**- Biology-
- **Research Project**- Ocean Tracking Network-
- **Location**- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-
- **Posting Number**- GP82-25-
- **Employee Group**- Grant-Paid (PSAC local 86001)-
- **Position Type**- Term-
- **Duration of Contract (if applicable)**- 2 years, with possibility of renewal-
- **Employment Type**- Full Time-
- **Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**- 1.0-
- **Salary**- $63,804 - $85,371 per annum-
- **About the Organization**- **Job Summary**- Reporting to the Director of Data Management, the Data Acquisition Coordinator (DAC) is responsible for the coordination and collection of data from OTN researchers and partner networks. This position ensures the smooth and efficient acquisition, quality control, and continued flow of data into the care of OTN. This is an outward facing position that regularly interacts and collaborates with scientists and professionals across all sectors (academia, government, industry, NGO), and parts of the world.-
- **Key Responsibilities**- Lead and coordinate all aspects of data acquisition, including liaising with collaborators to acquire data and metadata in a timely fashion and in accordance with the OTN and partner’s data policies, perform data processing, loading and quality control of telemetry data to the data system, resolve data issues and deficiencies, and collaborate with OTN database developers to inform and design new features to improve processes.
- Guide partners with implementation and revision of their data management plans to ensure ongoing compliance with OTN and partner data quality procedures and data policies.
- Collaborate with project partners and data providers to design, implement, and refine data pipelines and data quality procedures
- Inform and support the design of data products to advance novel ways of interpreting and visualizing data to inform data analysis and decision making
- Develop and implement data management workshop curricula and administer training to parties working with OTN’s network of networks, partners, and data contributors.

**Note**- This position travels within Canada and internationally 2-3 times per year. Occasionally, work hours will fluctuate to maintain connectivity with partners across time zones.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.-
- **Required Qualifications**- Undergraduate degree in informatics, oceanography, marine biology, or a related technical field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead meetings, deliver training, and conduct technical workshops for diverse audiences.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, professionalism, and diplomacy in all interactions.
- Excellent communication abilities across in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats; able to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

**Assets**-
- Experience with geospatial data.-
- Experience with marine data collection.-
- Fluency in French or Spanish.

**Additional Information**- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.-
- **Application Consideration**- **Diversity Statement**Posting Detail Information-
- **Number of Vacancies**- 1-
- **Open Date**- 11/06/2025-
- **Close Date**- 11/20/2025-
- **Open Until Filled**- No-
- **Special Instructions to Applicant**- **Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting