ASL Environmental Sciences, Inc., is a world-class company with more than 40 years experience in oceanographic, acoustic, remote sensing, and ice research services. We provide clients with scientific consulting services in flow measurement, numerical modeling, wave measurement and analysis, airborne and spaceborne optical and SAR remote sensing, sediment transport, acoustics, and ice studies. Based out of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, ASL provides products and services to national and international clients from industry, government, and academic sectors. ASL owns an extensive pool of metocean equipment, and we also manufacture a line of underwater acoustic instruments, such as the AZFP Acoustic Zooplankton & Fish Profiler (AZFP).

ASL is employee-owned and presently employs 30 highly qualified scientific and engineering personnel. We have an immediate opening for an oceanographic technician.

Job Description:

The Oceanographic Technician position involves:

• Maintenance and operation of common oceanographic equipment including ADCP’s, acoustic releases, CTD’s, DO and Tu, including mobilization for field projects and leases, bench testing, and calibrations.
• Shipping and receiving equipment worldwide.
• Maintenance of the equipment database, WASP.
• Participation in boat-based field work. 
• Processing of oceanographic data, such as ADCP, and CTD.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven and enjoy working independently, as well as with other members of the group. Applicants need to be detail oriented as small mistakes, such as in O-ring assembly, can result in expensive failures and loss of data. The ability to self-schedule and work to deadlines is important as often work comes up on short notice.  Some electronics experience is advantageous for testing and troubleshooting equipment.  Basic computer skills are needed and knowledge of MatLab would be helpful.  Experience working at sea is welcome but not necessary, as long as the applicant is willing and able to participate in boat-based field work.

ASL is a federal government contractor. For this reason, the successful candidate is required to complete a background check to get reliability confirmation from Public Works Canada.

Please e-mail your application to HR_OceanTech@aslenv.com with subject line: Oceanographic Technician Position.

Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. ASL offers profit sharing and dividends on shares.  

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.