Ocean Job Board
578
Organizations
1,067
Jobs
Product Specialist
Archipelago
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Archipelago.See open jobs similar to "Product Specialist" Schmidt Marine.Product
Posted on Jul 12, 2024
Product Specialist
Victoria, BC
Are you passionate about ocean sustainability? Are you someone who likes to apply your technical skills for good? Does working towards designing advanced monitoring systems to solve complex conservation challenges sound rewarding? Are you someone who takes a positive approach to all your work?
WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT?
Headquartered in Victoria since 1978, Archipelago is an award-winning employer with offices in British Columbia’s busiest fishing ports, Alaska, Oregon and Australia. We maintain a staff of 120+ industry professionals that includes hardware and software developers, biologists, at-sea observers, dockside monitors, technicians, and corporate services.
At Archipelago, our culture and our people are our biggest focus. We are proud to offer a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace while working towards our vision to improve the sustainability of our natural resources for generations to come.
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Product Engineering team as a Product Specialist, focusing on developing innovative monitoring systems for global fisheries. The decisions made in the development of Electronic Monitoring systems for fisheries play a crucial role in determining how successful governments and companies are in ensuring sustainable fishing practices, protecting endangered species, and combatting illegal fishing.
HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE ARCHIPELAGO?
Believe it or not, our company name can be difficult for some people to pronounce. We love hearing the variations from everyone who is brave enough to attempt it – so do your best!
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Technical Support: Provide technical support to clients, technicians, and distributors of Archipelago’s products.
- Liaison Duties: Act as a technical liaison between internal and external technical teams and operational staff.
- Knowledge Management: Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for each product and provide internal training on products.
- Metrics Monitoring: Monitor key operating metrics for products and report monthly on product performance.
- Strategic Support: Provide roadmap and budget support during strategic planning discussions.
WHAT DO YOU OFFER?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field. Engineering technologists and individuals with backgrounds in applied marine sciences are also encouraged to apply
- Familiarity with CAD tools for electrical and mechanical design
- An understanding of Linux operating systems and command line troubleshooting
- Strong technical support and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong analytical and market research skills
- Ability to travel as required for client support and market research
BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a product development environment
- Work experience within the Marine Technology or Marine Environmental Monitoring industries
- Co-op work experience in any field
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Group benefits program (Health and Dental)
- Health spending account
- Personal wellness fund
- RSP matching
- Flexible work schedules
- Performance and success sharing plan
- Part-time remote work options
- A commitment to sustainability and the environment within all our operations
- Company funded education and development opportunities
- Staff deck days
- Numerous staff events and committees
- Oceanfront building with proximity to transit, bike paths, and free parking
- A great office set up with sit-stand desks, work pods, and a sunny deck with oceanside views of the harbour
WHAT ELSE?
The position is based on a 37.5-hour work week – Monday to Friday with 3 weeks paid vacation. Archipelago is focused on getting the job done and not watching the clock, but we use these figures as our guidelines for our team members.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000 based on experience.
Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for staff of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, differing ability, or age, if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.
If you are interested in applying, email your resume and a cover letter to hr@archipelago.ca
We will keep this posting active until the position has been filled.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Archipelago.See open jobs similar to "Product Specialist" Schmidt Marine.