Careers
At JASCO Applied Sciences (www.jasco.com) we believe that our employees are the foundation for our success. We proudly provide employees with competitive benefits and a compensation package that includes health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, a flexible personal leave program, and a well-structured annual vacation program. We place high levels of trust in our employees to uphold the values of honesty, quality, and respect. This trust is reflected in our practices, which ensure fair and equitable treatment for all employees, regardless of race, color, beliefs, nation of origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
Since its origin in 1981, JASCO has developed and implemented acoustic technologies for underwater acoustics, ranging from advanced acoustic recording systems design to complex acoustic modelling algorithms. We perform acoustic consulting, field monitoring and data analysis services. Our work encompasses all stages of environmental reviews and assessments of underwater noise. We work with regulatory, oil and gas, marine construction, energy, fisheries, transport, and defence sectors. We are a world leader in the science related to anthropogenic noise and its effects on marine life. JASCO has offices in Victoria, BC, Halifax, NS, the United States, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
We are always looking for talented individuals to enhance our capabilities and capacity. If you are a team player, truly believe that you can assist JASCO, and would enjoy our important work protecting marine environments, please send us a cover letter and resume for consideration.
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
Marine biology
Oceanography
Acoustics
Engineering
Computer programming
Physics
Optics
JASCO also supports students and recent graduates trying to launch their careers. We welcome resumes from outstanding students seeking co-op terms or internships.
Please send your resume to careers@jasco.com
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
JASCO is currently looking for Mechanical Engineering Technologist in Canada.
As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist you will be responsible for the drafting, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of subsea mooring components, instrumentation, and pressure housings used in scientific fieldwork.
NOTE: This position requires, at minimum, the ability to successfully completing a "reliability status" security screening. This will require a 5-year criminal record check and a 5-year background check, during which the individual must have resided continuously in Canada in order to obtain this status in a timely manner. Please ensure you indicate on your resume or cover letter if you meet the 5-year residence requirement.
Responsibilities:
Working with engineers and technicians to create drawings and production packages for specialized equipment
Assembling/disassembling mooring products and components used in ocean science
Operating mechanical tools – drilling, cutting, grinding, fastening, etc.
Preparing and maintaining mechanical assembly, maintenance, purchasing, inventory management and shipping documentation
Defining and measuring tolerances and mechanical fits of parts
Testing equipment for suitability for use in harsh marine environments
Providing input for designs of oceanographic equipment
Incoming inspection and quality control of components
Purchasing and inventory management
Adhering to quality and health & safety policies and procedures
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Experience in assembly and disassembly of complex mechanical systems
Experience in Computer-Aided Design (SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM)
Ability to create mechanical drawings and bills of materials
Excellent manual dexterity
Attention to detail, organization, and quality of work produced
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both in a team environment and on individual projects
Willingness and ability to learn
Ability to work under pressure
Education:
College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, Ocean Technology or equivalent work experience
Desirable: Formal training in Health & Safety
Desirable: Formal training in operation of workshop machine tools
Please send CV and cover letter to: careers@jasco.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; please note, however, that only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Data Infrastructure Technician
JASCO is currently looking for Data Infrastructure Technician in Canada.
Reporting to the Lead Data Infrastructure Technologist, you will be instrumental in the daily operation, maintenance, and support of our critical data systems. You will be involved in managing and maintaining 8+ PB (and growing) of live and archived data and 12+ on-premises multi-core processing and storage servers as well as 12+ servers hosted in the cloud. This role is responsible for the foundational tasks that ensure the reliability and performance of our on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
NOTE: This position requires, at minimum, the ability to successfully completing a "Top Secret " security screening. This will require a criminal record check and a 10-year background check. Top secret clearance is only granted to individuals with Canadian citizenship.
Responsibilities:
System Monitoring: Actively monitor the health, performance, and security of our servers, storage arrays, and cloud environments, responding to alerts and escalating issues as needed
Linux Administration: Perform Linux system administration tasks, including user account management, permissions, package installation, and system patching
JIRA & Application Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for JIRA support, managing user accounts, configuring projects, and troubleshooting user-reported issues
Infrastructure Maintenance: Assist with the physical installation, configuration, and maintenance of server and storage hardware in our data centre
Backups and Recovery: Manage and verify our data backup systems, perform test restores, and assist in executing disaster recovery procedures
User & Technical Support: Provide timely and effective support to our internal science and engineering teams for infrastructure-related requests
Documentation: Create and maintain clear, concise technical documentation for our systems, processes, and support procedures
Scripting & Automation: Assist in developing and maintaining shell scripts to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
2+ years of experience in an IT support, Network Administrator, or Junior System Administrator role
Solid foundation in Linux administration (Debian/Ubuntu, Rocky) and comfort working extensively on the command line
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically
Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented mindset
A genuine passion for technology and a strong desire to learn and grow your skills
Desired (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications:
Direct experience administering Atlassian tools, particularly JIRA and Confluence
Familiarity with a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OVH)
Experience with scripting languages for automation (e.g., Bash, Python)
Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMware)
Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker
Exposure to high performance computing job schedulers (Grid Engine, Slurm, Azure)
Familiarity with high-density storage solutions and filesystems like ZFS
Education:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Please send CV and cover letter to: careers@jasco.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; please note, however, that only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
