Overview of the Role
We are looking for a strategic leader to serve as the Director, Modular Ocean Research Infrastructure (MORI) who will play a pivotal role in ensuring MORI becomes a global competitive model for scalable and flexible ocean research. You will be responsible for coordinating and leading MORI operations, which includes the oversight of the deployment of advanced, modular, portable infrastructure for vessel-based ocean research across Canada and internationally. The Director, MORI will be required to develop, execute and manage a sustainable business plan, identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships and relations with a wide variety of stakeholders, and manage logistics and operational risks.
Your areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the start-up, design and management of MORI while ensuring alignment to strategic goals and stakeholder needs.
- Engage with and build strong relationships with the scientific community, government agencies, private sector and the public to provide awareness and promote MORI initiatives.
- Oversee the end-to-end logistics for the deployment and retrieval of modular infrastructure on vessels, including scheduling, transport, staging and maintenance.
- Ensure MORI operations adhere to occupational health and safety regulations, marine standards and risk management frameworks.
- Build and lead a team of multidisciplinary professionals to support MORI’s operations, growth and sustainability.
Ideal Candidate
- University degree in ocean sciences, engineering, business administration or a related field. (A related master’s degree would be considered an asset). A combination of equivalent professional experience and training may also be considered.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a progressive management role, including logistics coordination, operational start-up and project management.
- Demonstrated success in multi-stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Proven leadership experience in building, leading, and managing high-performing teams, ideally in a program or project management context.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) with a collaborative mindset.
- Experience in occupational health and safety oversight, regulatory compliance and risk management, preferably in a marine environment.
- Familiarity or established relationships with organizations collecting ocean data in Canada would be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual (fluent in spoken and written French and English) and/or reside in Halifax area.
Why Join Us?
- 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.
- Be compensated fairly and competitively – MEOPAR pays in line with the Canadian government’s salary scales and offers a comprehensive benefits plan and generous leave allowance.
- MEOPAR is a Canada-wide employer – this position is open to candidates across Canada on a remote work basis.
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 send an email to recruitment@ethree.ca 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.
To Apply: Please submit a copy of your cover letter through the applicable link
Position: Full-Time Permanent
Ad Close Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025 11:59PM AT
