Careers
MarineLabs is a rapidly scaling technology company based in Victoria, BC, Canada. Our work spans many disciplines and domains! If you are talented, collaborative, and passionate about applying your skills toward data-enabled maritime safety and resilient coastlines, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at careers@marinelabs.io.
Opportunities
Account Executive
MarineLabs is a Coastal Intelligence data company that owns and operates a fast-growing fleet of rugged, rapidly deployable real-time ocean weather instruments, producing reliable high-resolution weather data products, offered on a subscription basis, for customers in Port and Maritime industries.
We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive with B2B / Enterprise sales experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth by developing relationships with new clients and nurturing existing accounts. This role requires a driven, strategic thinker who is technology savvy and responsive with a passion for using cutting-edge technology to improve safety and efficiency for customers in port regions.
Responsibilities
- Identify, target, and build relationships with potential customers in the maritime sector
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Develop complex account plans with deep and supporting research using all available data sources to understand the customers organization and needs
- Maintain a high level of activity and quality on CRM management.
- Conduct presentations, product demos, and issue demo subscriptions
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements.
- Provide feedback to the product and marketing teams.
- Stay up-to-date with smart port and other industry trends and competitors.
Qualifications
- Proven sales experience, preferably in B2B Enterprise in the marine or tech industry.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally.
- Willingness and ability to travel often for conferences, trade shows, meetings
- Exceptional capacity to learn new technical tools and systems quickly
The position is full time and follows a hybrid work model. We offer a competitive compensation package including a commission structure, health benefits, and robust vacation programs. We’d love to hear from candidates of all backgrounds, orientation and abilities.
Please send your CV and a cover letter in your application that details what attracts you to this position and why you would be a good fit at MarineLabs to careers@marinelabs.io.
MarineLabs is a fast moving Coastal Intelligence data company that owns and operates a growing fleet of super rugged and rapidly deployable ocean weather instruments, producing reliable high-resolution data products in real-time to benefit marine safety and climate resilience.
MarineLabs is seeking a Field Engineer/Technician. The work involves monitoring, commissioning, deployment, and maintenance of the MarineLabs fleet of sensor units. Field Engineer/Technician will manage contractors and handle field logistics, including: shipment of equipment to/from remote field locations, communications, and sourcing supplies and services. They will maintain and improve safety standards during operations onboard vessels; and assume responsibility for safe and effective operation of complex experimental equipment. This person will also assist in production assembly and all other aspects of field data collection including instrument calibration, data acquisition, fieldwork event/record keeping, and engineering requirements.
Field Operations
- Commissioning, deployment, and maintenance of MarineLabs’ sensor units.
- Maximize the uptime and availability of data services from field deployed instruments.
- Optimize fleet performance through scheduled physical inspection, and regular monitoring and analysis of sensor units’ operational data.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems on equipment and sensor units
- Develop and execute maintenance programs.
- Prepare measurement systems, safety equipment, and other equipment ahead of field work campaigns, which may involve preparation of moorings for field deployments.
- Collaborate with other Engineering and Operations team members to handle shipping and receiving of portions of the hardware supply chain and field operations.
- Execute Quality assurance, Pre-commission, and R&D tests meeting the criteria described by the Director of Engineering and Operations.
- Assist the Engineering and Operations team with documentation of assembly, components, commissioning, and inventories using company standard practices while keeping an eye on possible improvements.
Technical
- Assembly, test, and commission MarineLabs equipment with attention to detail while meeting all company specifications.
- Assist the Engineering team in the design activities related to QA and QC testing of technologies as well as CAD, calculations, and testing to support the development of new electrical hardware.
- Provide feedback on design and effectiveness of test-rigs for quality assurance, pre-commission, and R&D purposes, including recommending upgrades to designs, processes, and/or tooling to improve repeatability, reliability, and costs.
Leading/Managing
- Plan, manage, and improve the efficiency and safety of field operation campaigns.
- Oversee marine operations contractors, vessels, and related stakeholders.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols and training programs for team members.
Qualifications Needed
Must Have Qualifications
- College diploma or Bachelor degree in maritime studies, marine engineering, or related engineering or technology field.
- 2+ years experience in field work operations (maritime industry would be considered an asset but not necessary).
- Must be comfortable around water, on boats, heights, and uphold the highest standards of maritime safety and environmental compliance.
- Willingness to travel domestically and globally.
Nice to Have Qualifications
- Proficiency in marine operations and deployment of oceanography instruments.
- Sufficient knowledge of electronics, data logging, and data analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with production sensor commissioning, testing, calibration, digital communication , and data transmission protocols.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and theories, especially related to marine or ocean technology.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of common mechanical and electronics fabrication methods and tools.
- Experience with logistical planning, safety critical marine deployment and retrieval operations, electronics maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent and efficient communication skills.
- A passion for highly dynamic work environments with multiple projects.
- Experience with fall arrest and comfort with heights.
Additional Assets
- Knowledge and/or experience in the marine environment and related technologies.
- Experience and training in First Aid, Search and Rescue, Coast Guard, Maritime operations.
- Demonstrated experience with advanced mechanical and electronic components and scientific equipment fabrication, assembly, testing, deployment, maintenance, operation, repairs, mooring design.
More About The Role
Salary: $80-$100k CAD
This position is full-time and based in the MarineLabs headquarters in Victoria, BC. We offer a competitive compensation package including health benefits and robust vacation programs. We’d love to hear from candidates of all backgrounds, orientation, and abilities. If you believe your salary expectations, qualifications, or experience are not aligned with the job description, we still encourage you to apply!
How to Apply
Please include a cover letter in your application by email to careers@marinelabs.io that details what attracts you to this position and why you would be a good fit at MarineLabs.
Learn more about MarineLabs and our mission to revolutionize marine safety and climate adaptation at https://marinelabs.io and https://www.linkedin.com/company/marinelabsdata/
MarineLabs is a fast moving Coastal Intelligence data company that owns and operates a growing fleet of super rugged and rapidly deployable ocean weather instruments, producing reliable high-resolution data products in real-time to benefit marine safety and climate resilience.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrator to oversee and manage our office operations and provide executive support. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support, assist with financial tasks, support the sales team, and ensure a smooth and efficient office environment. This role requires excellent multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
Administrative/Executive Support
- Manage office operations, including ordering supplies, handling correspondence, and maintaining office equipment.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff.
- Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
- Maintain and organize office files and records.
- Coordinate with IT support to resolve technical issues.
- Assist in organizing company events and meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Finance Assistance
- Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, including expense reports, and accounts payable/receivable.
- Prepare and maintain financial documents and reports.
- Support the finance team in budget tracking and financial reconciliations.
- Handle petty cash and ensure proper documentation of transactions.
- Help check reimbursements according to company policy.
Sales Team Support
- Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales documents, presentations, and proposals.
- Assist in maintaining the customer database and CRM system.
- Coordinate and schedule sales meetings and follow-ups.
- Handle customer inquiries and provide support as needed.
General Office Duties
- Ensure the office environment is clean, organized, and conducive to a productive work environment.
- Coordinate with third-party suppliers and manage daily office maintenance.
- Oversee office internet, including airport hanger connections, fire inspections, and renewals.
- Purchase office supplies and coordinate with the cleaning company.
- Arrange and follow up on internal/external logistics, suppliers, and cost management.
- Manage license renewals, parking arrangements, employee access cards, and mail distribution.
- Coordinate conferences/events registration, air tickets/ferry bookings, hotels, and accommodations.
- Manage membership renewals and payments, maintaining connections with various organizations and committees.
- Handle reception duties, managing the office main line and system.
- Oversee office cell phone plans, including managing payments.
- Manage other office locations/warehouse services, including rent, access cards, calendars, payments, and communications.
- Keep updated computer equipment inventory checklist and manage equipment handover for onboarding and offboarding employees.
- Order and manage office apparels, business cards, posters, etc.
- Plan and budget for office supplies and employee special occasion gifts/celebration arrangements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook).
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial tasks.
- Experience with office management tools (CRM systems, ERP software) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is preferred but not required.
More About The Role
Salary: $60-70k CAD
This position is full-time and based in the MarineLabs headquarters in Victoria, BC. We offer a competitive compensation package including health benefits and robust vacation programs. We’d love to hear from candidates of all backgrounds, orientation, and abilities. If you believe your salary expectations, qualifications, or experience are not aligned with the job description, we still encourage you to apply!
How To Apply
Please include a cover letter in your application by email to careers@marinelabs.io that details what attracts you to this position and why you would be a good fit at MarineLabs.
Learn more about MarineLabs and our mission to revolutionize marine safety and climate adaptation at https://marinelabs.io and https://www.linkedin.com/company/marinelabsdata/
MarineLabs is a fast moving Coastal Intelligence data company that owns and operates a growing fleet of super rugged and rapidly deployable ocean weather instruments, producing reliable high-resolution data products in real-time to benefit marine safety and climate resilience.
We are seeking a resourceful and multi-skilled Full-Stack Developer to contribute to our cloud-based IoT technology stack and help us scale-up. The successful candidate will be highly involved in development and maintenance of applications for MarineLabs’ customer-facing CoastAware service, incorporating desktop and mobile interfaces, web APIs, and internal-facing fleet and user management tools, and back end logic. This role requires someone who has a high attention to detail and a commitment to building robust, intuitive, attractive, and engaging web applications that strive for simplicity in user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Full-Stack Developers at MarineLabs are adept at writing clear and robust code for both front end and back end applications, as well as tests to prove function and reliability before going live, and reducing or eliminating work through automation and replication.
- Create and maintain components and views for front-end web applications
- Create and maintain back-end administration views and tools for MarineLabs staff and field operations partners
- Create and maintain internal and customer-facing API services
- Troubleshoot system failures and alerts, sometimes in real time
- Research and evaluate new software technologies and tools according to organization needs
- Document code, designs, deployment, configuration, maintenance work and troubleshooting procedures
- Possibly contribute to data processing or analytics applications given suitable experience and interest
Qualifications / Experience:
Full-Stack Developers at MarineLabs have ideally the following qualifications and experience to be successful in their role
- Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in full stack development in a professional environment
- Strong Javascript/HTML/CSS and Python programming skills
- Experience building responsive web applications with React
- Experience with Django web framework, and advanced leveraging of the ORM and administrative interface
- Mobile app development using React Native or other modern frameworks
- Experience with SQL, noSQL, time series databases
- Experience with the software development life cycle, Agile methodology, and skill with distributed revision control systems such as git
- Experience with test-driven development and continuous integration tools
- Experience with web application security and authentication technologies
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, dedication to quality, and excellent communication skills
- A standard of writing code that is clean and easy to test, understand, and maintain
- A keen eye, a high quality standard, and good sense of what the end user's experience should be
- Passion for the ocean
Knowledge/experience in the following areas would be an asset:
- User interface design
- Visual presentation of data in plots and spatial formats
- Working with environmental time series, modeling, or forecasting data
- AWS stack technologies
- The marine environment and/or related technologies
More About The Role
Salary: $85-$130k CAD
Positions Open: 2
This position is full-time and based in the MarineLabs headquarters in Victoria, BC. We offer hybrid and remote working options. We offer a competitive compensation package including health benefits and robust vacation programs. We’d love to hear from candidates of all backgrounds, orientation, and abilities.
To Apply:
Please include a cover letter in your application by email to careers@marinelabs.io that details what attracts you to this position and why you would be a good fit at MarineLabs.
Learn more about MarineLabs and our mission to revolutionize marine safety and climate adaptation at https://marinelabs.io and https://www.linkedin.com/company/marinelabsdata/
