Operations Technician - Mission Planning

GHGSAT; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite services provider in Montreal is seeking an Operations Technician (Mission Planning) to support daily tasks and data processing in a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities include processing greenhouse gas data, performing quality checks, and coordinating satellite tasks. The ideal candidate should have a background in GIS and effective communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary + stock options

Health/Dental benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in operations or data processing.
• Ability to obtain Canadian government security clearance.
• Interest in remote sensing data processing.

Responsibilities

• Process greenhouse gas measurements from satellites and aircraft daily.
• Perform quality checks on generated data.
• Task satellites using proprietary software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

College or university degree in GIS or related field

Tools

QGIS

Python

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Location: Montreal, QC

The role may include a rotating schedule that could require weekend shifts.

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

We are seeking an Operations Technician (Mission Planning) to join our Operations team in our Montreal office. Reporting to our Team Lead for Customer Operations & Mission Planning, the Operations Technician will support the tasking of our Earth observation instruments for daily operations, process data collected, and facilitate the delivery of products to our customers. Other responsibilities include maintaining detailed GIS projects to assess our constellation\'s capabilities using a variety of datasets and tools.

Responsibilities

• Process data of greenhouse gas measurements from our satellites and aircraft on a daily basis. You must be capable of understanding the input variables, converting data files and formats, executing code, and interpreting results
• Perform quality checks on automatically generated data
• Task our satellites using proprietary mission planning software for daily operation
• Communicate and coordinate with internal teams on identifying bugs and feature improvements
• Maintain (QGIS) projects to assess satellite coverage and tasking efficiency
• Prepare, validate, and deliver data products and reports to customers, supporting the Sales team as needed in understanding the data products
• Work with the Operations team to identify inefficiencies in our operational processes and provide and implement recommendations for improvements

Qualifications

• Interest in processing remote sensing data and working in an operations environment
• Ability to listen to and have effective discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (customers, engineers, scientists, program managers, etc.)
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the team, with minimal direction
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills with an eye for detail and a drive for taking ownership of tasks and the resolution of problems
• Ability to work effectively in a time-critical environment with Agile system development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to focus on details in routine day-to-day tasks and identify workflow anomalies
• College or university degree in geospatial information system (GIS), remote sensing, physical geography, environmental sciences, or equivalent
• At least 1-5 years of experience working in an operations environment or in data processing
• Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearance
• Willingness to work in a rotation during off-hours, including weekends
• Must be based in Montreal or willing to relocate to work in a hybrid model from the Montreal office

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, PostGIS) and data formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, KML)
• Competence with databases (PostgreSQL)
• Systems Tool Kit (STK)
• Knowledge of remote sensing and space
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in project management
• Proficiency with programming in Linux, Python, or SQL
• Knowledge of command lines and working in the terminal with Shell scripts
• Interest in atmospheric sciences, satellite operations, and remote sensing systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary + stock options for all full-time employees
• Health/Dental benefits
• Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays
• Flexible work environment

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.