InSAR Analyst II (Vancouver BC)

Job description:

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the Role - InSAR Analyst II (Mount Pleasant / Vancouver BC)

Orica / 3vGeomatics is seeking for an individual with two to five years of experience of InSAR analysis, including experience with different processing methods, the use of advanced algorithms, and a variety of InSAR applications. Strong communication skills are also an important asset, as the role includes client-facing support, project management and proposal writing.

3v Geomatics (3vG) provides a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of an emergent technology. We believe in developing everyone’s potential in a fun, passionate, and proactive environment that promotes open communication and a healthy work/life balance. We’re looking for a candidate to be a significant part of future growth because we believe the foundation of 3vG’s success is our employees. 3v Geomatics Inc. (3vG) is looking to grow our Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) operations team.

3v Geomatics (www.3vGeomatics.com) is a fast-growing tech company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. 3vG uses remotely sensed radar data to detect and measure changes on the Earth's surface. Using mainly in-house software and processing algorithms, 3vG monitors infrastructure and ground displacement with high precision and reliability using satellite-based Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR). We strive to use our products to make a positive impact on people around the world.

Our applications are diverse and include monitoring landslides, mining activity, pipeline integrity, and permafrost degradation. Using satellite data, we are able to measure millimetre-scale displacement from the thermal expansion of bridges, sinking dykes, and uplifting oil reservoirs. We are constantly updating and refining our image processing tools, analysis techniques, and products. 3vG places an emphasis on processing precision, speed and having a robust technical solution to extract the most relevant information from every dataset.

We need the best people to implement and improve our technology. Each of our applications has unique issues, and we require all of our staff to have strong problem-solving skills.

What you will be doing

●    Process and analyze InSAR datasets for diverse monitoring projects

●    Managing InSAR projects for a diverse set of applications

●    Provide support to clients remotely and in person

●    Support business development through proposals, preparing and leading demonstrations, and meeting with clients

●    Provide support to more junior InSAR Analysts

What you will bring

●    Two to five years of experience processing InSAR and/or managing InSAR projects are essential. Successful candidates will join a focused technical team and will have most of the following skills:

●    Experience processing and analyzing InSAR data

●    Understand a number of different InSAR processing methods

●    Understand the various InSAR signals and their sources, including how they are modelled, filtered or preserved.

●    Experience using command line interfaces for processing InSAR, ideally Linux-based

●    Experience educating and communicating with clients (written, visual and verbal)

●    Proficiency in manipulating GIS data and using GIS platforms

●    Experience with scripting, especially in Bash and/or Python similar

Language skills are considered an excellent bonus, especially native Portuguese and/or Spanish.

Role dimensions

Your qualifications

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility

* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 

* Solid interpersonal & communication skills

* Self-aware and open to feedback 

* Work effectively across teams

* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision

* Productive without compromising quality  

* Highly reliable and motivated to excel

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

•    Orica Incentive program (bonus)

•    RRSP matching after one year

•    Company events

•    Extended health care

•    Dental care

•    Vision care

•    Employee assistance program

•    Life insurance

•    Paid time off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.