Scientific director in Marine Geomatics
Contest # 2009-03
Job Description:  Under guidance and supervision of CIDCO's executive director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the scientific development of the centre and its positioning as a centre of scientific excellence at both national and international levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development of scientific projects and of strategic partnerships with scientists from academia and research centres specialized in technologies related to the acquisition, processing, analysis and management of marine geospatial data.  
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 e-mail 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.