Data Manager - Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS)

MEOPAR: Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network; Halifax; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across Canada

Group health and dental plans

RRSP matching

Vacation and leave allowances

Job summary

MEOPAR is seeking a Data Steward to support CIOOS data management efforts. The role focuses on developing and updating data management plans and applying FAIR, CARE and OCAP principles across the data lifecycle, from collection to preservation.

You will help standardize and share oceanographic data, prepare metadata guidance, and create practical resources for research teams and data users. The candidate should bring a university degree in a relevant field, plus 5 years in scientific data

Qualifications

• University degree in oceanography, marine or environmental science, geomatics, data science.
• 5 years of experience in data management or analysis of scientific data.
• French and English bilingualism would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of FAIR, CARE and OCAP principles.
• Experience with data publication platforms or catalogues.
• Strong collaboration across multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Support research teams in developing and updating data management plans (DMPs).
• Promote FAIR, CARE, and OCAP across data lifecycle.
• Standardize, integrate and share oceanographic data across disciplines.
• Prepare technical documentation, metadata guidance and resources for teams and data users.
• Collaborate with CIOOS IT and Data committees to improve interoperability.

Skills

Data management

FAIR principles

Indigenous data governance

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Metadata standards

Programming

Education

University degree in oceanography, marine or environmental science, geomatics, data science

Tools

CIOOS tools and platforms

Job description

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Who We Are

MEOPAR is a not-for-profit network funded by the Strategic Science Fund (SSF) that is focused on supporting leading-edge research and connecting top researchers across Canada with highly qualified personnel, partners and communities. Together, our mission is to address the problems and opportunities of the changing marine environment. MEOPAR has been committed to the operations of the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) since its formation and is now developing a national Coordination Office. This Office will work closely with the three CIOOS regional associations to make Canadian ocean data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) for all ocean users.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director of CIOOS, this new role supports research teams in developing and updating data management plans (DMPs) and applying FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles across the full data lifecycle, from collection and validation to documentation, sharing, and preservation. The successful candidate will help standardize, integrate, and share oceanographic and environmental data across scientific disciplines, while preparing technical documentation, metadata guidance, and practical resources for research teams and data users. They will also collaborate with CIOOS IT, RA’s and represent the data committees. Building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and contribute to technical reports, recommendations, and guidance that promote consistent, accessible, and sustainable data-management practices.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Data Management Support research teams in developing and updating DMPs covering how data are collected, organized, documented, stored, shared, and preserved. Promote the use of FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles to improve data accessibility, responsible use, and Indigenous data governance.
• Data Integration Support the standardization, sharing, and integration of oceanographic and environmental data across disciplines. Develop documentation, workflows, and guides to help teams prepare, validate, and use data through CIOOS tools and platforms.
• Collaboration and Representation Work with CIOOS IT and Data committees to improve dataset interoperability and long-term sustainability. Identify needs, test tools and workflows, and participate in committee meetings to support data standards and priorities
• Advisory Expertise Contribute to technical reports and recommendations by documenting findings, summarizing progress and challenges, and proposing practical improvements to data-management processes, tools, and services.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree in oceanography, marine or environmental science, geomatics, data science, or another relevant field.
• 5 years of experience in a role related to the management or analysis of scientific data.
• French and English (spoken and written) bilingualism would be considered an strong asset.
• Knowledge of the environmental and climate context of the Canadian oceans.
• Strong relational skills and the ability to collaborate on large, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Familiarity with data publication platforms or catalogues.
• Experience writing, or supporting the writing of, data management plans (DMPs).
• Solid understanding of the FAIR, CARE and OCAP principles.
• Knowledge of standards and conventions for metadata and data processing.
• Experience in multidisciplinary or inter-institutional research settings would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with a programming language would be considered an asset.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and an interest in open-data dissemination.

What We Offer

• Fair and equitable salary in line with market.
• Work with a passionate team dedicated to advancing marine research.
• Contribute to having a positive impact on Canada’s marine environment.
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Grow and develop professionally.
• Vacation and leave allowances.
• Group health and dental plans.
• Save for your future through contribution to matched RRSP program
• MEOPAR is a Canada-wide employer - this position is open to candidates across Canada on a remote work basis.

You will work virtually and generally maintain regular business hours, Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours per week, including a one-hour daily lunch break. Additional hours outside of normal working hours may be required from time to time. Some travel will be required.

MEOPAR is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity and diversity within its community and promotes a work environment of mutual respect and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Applicants with atypical backgrounds are encouraged to include details of their learning experiences in the cover letter accompanying their CV. In accordance with Canada’s immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified candidates with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the employment process, please call 709-437-4300 or send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Canada (Remote)

Application Close Date: November 22nd 2026

Qui sommes-nous

Le réseau MEOPAR est un réseau à but non lucratif financé par le Fonds stratégique des sciences (FSS), qui se consacre au soutien de la recherche de pointe et à la mise en relation des meilleur(e)s chercheur(-euse)s du Canada avec du personnel hautement qualifié, des partenaires et des communautés. Ensemble, notre mission est de relever les défis et de saisir les occasions liés à l’évolution de l’environnement marin. Le réseau MEOPAR soutient les activités du Système intégré d’observation des océans du Canada (SIOOC) depuis sa création et met désormais sur pied un Bureau de coordination national. Ce bureau travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les trois associations régionales du SIOOC afin de rendre les données océaniques canadiennes faciles à trouver, accessibles, interopérables et réutilisables (FAIR) pour l’ensemble des utilisateur(-trice)s de données océaniques.

Ce que vous ferez

Relevant de la direction du SIOOC, ce nouveau poste appuie les équipes de recherche dans l’élaboration et la mise à jour de plans de gestion des données (PGD) et dans l’application des principes FAIR, CARE et PCAP tout au long du cycle de vie des données, de la collecte et de la validation à la documentation, au partage et à la préservation. La personne retenue contribuera à normaliser, intégrer et partager des données océanographiques et environnementales entre les disciplines scientifiques, tout en préparant de la documentation technique, des orientations sur les métadonnées et des ressources pratiques pour les équipes de recherche et les utilisateur(-trice)s de données. Elle collaborera également avec l’équipe des TI du SIOOC et les associations régionales (AR) et représentera les comités de données. Elle établira des relations solides avec les partenaires et les parties prenantes, et contribuera à des rapports techniques, à des recommandations et à des orientations favorisant des pratiques de gestion des données cohérentes, accessibles et durables. Vous êtes un(e) professionnel(le) des données adaptable et curieux(-euse), à l’aise avec l’apprentissage de nouveaux outils et l’évolution des priorités. Vous communiquez clairement avec les partenaires ainsi qu’avec des publics techniques et non techniques, en traduisant des concepts de données complexes en information accessible et pratique. Doté(e) d’un solide esprit analytique, d’un souci du détail et de créativité, vous abordez les défis avec réflexion et élaborez des solutions efficaces qui favorisent la collaboration et une gestion des données de grande qualité.

Les responsabilités comprennent notamment, sans s’y limiter :

• Gestion des données : Appuyer les équipes de recherche dans l’élaboration et la mise à jour des PGD