Scientific Director in Marine Geomatics

Duties and Responsibilities:   
• Determine the scientific concepts that will be applied within CIDCO's mandates; • Integrate a scientific vision within CIDCO's project management approach; • Collaborate with the other scientists and specialists of CIDCO in order to ensure the technical
and scientific quality of projects; • Write proposals and grant submissions for scientific projects; • Oversee a dynamic technological watch and its dissemination as a scientific bulletin to
strategic partners; • Create a scientific committee to guide CIDCO in its choice of research and development
projects; • Lead CIDCO's technological transfer process to industries; • Lead the writing and presentation of scientific papers for national and international
conferences; • Oversee the scientific content of project reports submitted to clients; • Propose the development of marine geomatics technologies and methodologies.
Required Experience and Education:   • University Doctorate degree in a related field, such as geomatics, hydrography,
oceanography, geology, geophysics; • Thorough understanding of modern analysis techniques relevant to the present position;  • Knowledge of cartographic concepts, computers, statistics and analytical modeling; • Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in the marine sector would be a definite asset.

Skills and Aptitudes Sought:  
• Capacity of working in a team environment in a scientific discipline; • Aptitude of working under a project management approach; • Capacity of working independently and of taking initiatives; • Openness and proven interest in using a multidisciplinary approach; • Able to synthesize information to facilitate problem solving; • French and English spoken and written fluently. Good spoken and written communication
skills are an asset.  
Work Conditions:   
• Renewable annual contract (40 hours / week); • Salary based on qualifications and experiences;  • Employee social benefits package;
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Kindly forward your resume with a cover letter to:
Contest no 2009-03 CIDCO
Manon Gagné – Directrice - finances et ressources humaines By e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. By fax: (418) 724-1401
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.