Data Production Manager

IO Aerospace; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in Calgary is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the geospatial data production lifecycle, ensuring quality and efficiency. This role involves managing a team, optimizing workflows, and establishing quality control procedures. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in geospatial data production and strong leadership skills. This in-person position is crucial for maintaining high standards in delivering accurate geospatial analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geospatial data production.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with DSM/DTM generation and handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Implement and innovate automated workflows for data processing.
• Supervise and mentor the data production team.
• Manage production schedules and resource allocation.
• Establish quality control procedures for data accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

Workflow optimization

Geospatial data processing

Quality assurance

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Geography, GIS or related field

Tools

Pix4D

Agisoft Metashape

Global Mapper

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

About IO Aerospace

IO Aerospace is changing the game in airborne remote sensing. With advanced camera technology, a unique aerial platform, and a clear vision of the future, we’re pushing boundaries and delivering actionable information and analytics across massive areas.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Production Manager to lead and oversee the production of orthophotos, digital surface models (DSM), and related geospatial analytics from high altitude wide area imagery collection. This role is responsible for managing the full production lifecycle, from raw data intake to final product delivery, and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality control. The Production Manager will lead a team of technicians and analysts, coordinate resources, maintain production schedules, and implement best practices in geospatial data processing and delivery. Reporting to the President, they will be a key member of the IO Aerospace team.

You would thrive in this role if you like building and leading high performing teams, driving for continual improvements in efficiency, and can keep the big picture in mind while delivering on detailed objectives. As a Manager-level leader you can expect to working side by side with your team on data production, problem solving, and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow Management: Implement, optimize, and innovate, automated and semi-automated workflows for orthorectification, mosaicking, radiometric balancing, and quality control while maintaining high levels of throughput.Troubleshoot and resolve technical or workflow issues that arise during production.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and grow the data production team responsible for creating the digital products, analytics, and insights.
• Project Oversight: Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables across multiple projects and clients.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality control procedures to maintain accuracy, consistency, and compliance with specifications. Ensure all data products meet accuracy standards and client requirements.
• Tool Development: Work closely with the engineering team to develop and refine custom tools for data processing and analysis.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Geography, GIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in geospatial data production, including orthophoto and DSM processing.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, Global Mapper, ArcGIS, QGIS, and similar.
• Strong understanding of aerial and satellite imagery processing workflows, including radiometric and geometric corrections.
• Experience with DSM/DTM generation, image mosaicking, and handling large datasets.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, GDAL, etc.) for workflow automation is an asset.

Details

• This is an in-person role at our Calgary office and the candidate must be already located in Calgary or the surrounding area.
• Expected 40 hours per week
• There is no travel expected for this role.

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