Date

Position Available
Associate Director
Polar Data Catalogue/Canadian Cryospheric Information Network
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Application deadline: Open until filled

For more information, go to:
https://careers-uwaterloo.icims.com/jobs/2829/associate-director%2c-pol…

For questions, contact:
Ellsworth LeDrew
Email: ells [at] uwaterloo.ca
Phone 519-888-4567 ext. 32783

The University of Waterloo invites applications for the position of Associate Director of the Polar Data Catalogue/Canadian Cryospheric Information Network. This permanent, full-time position will be located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

The successful candidate will manage the daily scientific, technical, and employment operations of the Polar Data Catalogue/Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (PDC/CCIN). In consultation with the director, this position will assist in the ongoing strategic development of the PDC/CCIN, develop international partnerships for data management and exchange, and obtain financial resources to ensure the viability of the PDC/CCIN.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

  • Ensure efficient and effective daily operation of PDC/CCIN,
  • Manage the strategic development of the PDC/CCIN and obtain funding to ensure program stability, and
  • Advocate for comprehensive polar data management in Canada and continue development of PDC/CCIN as the central polar data repository for the nation.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

  • Master’s degree with education or training related to environmental change and/or information management and communication, or equivalent education and experience;
  • Minimum of five years of experience supervising staff in the computer and communication technical arenas;
  • Minimum of five years of managing computer networking strategy, writing successful funding proposals;
  • Knowledge of contract and grant project management procedures and responsibilities;
  • Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis procedures;
  • Knowledge of web communication and design principles; and
  • Knowledge of computer networking processes.

A PhD degree and demonstrated experience with publication in scientific media would be an asset for this position. Specialization in physical geography or polar climate related science would be beneficial.

Extensive travel, including international travel, is required. Frequent evening and weekend work is also required for this position.

Application deadline: Open until filled

For more information, including additional job duties, and to apply, go to:
https://careers-uwaterloo.icims.com/jobs/2829/associate-director%2c-pol…

For questions, contact:
Ellsworth LeDrew
Email: ells [at] uwaterloo.ca
Phone 519-888-4567 ext. 32783