Are you ready to help shape the future of tidal energy? FORCE is at the forefront of an exciting new chapter in Canada’s clean energy transition. With a world-leading tidal technology on the horizon, new actions from the federal Task Force for Sustainable Tidal Energy, and upcoming opportunities for new projects at our test site, this is a pivotal moment to join our team.

As Canada’s lead research facility for tidal stream technology, FORCE is dedicated to understanding how this renewable resource can play a role in our energy future. Located in the Minas Passage of the Bay of Fundy—home to the world’s highest tides—our test site provides essential offshore and onshore electrical infrastructure to connect devices to the power grid and our team works with partners from around the region and around the world to conduct innovative applied research and monitoring in relation to potential environmental effects.

The Field Systems Technician will work under the guidance of the Technical Director to support the development and operation of the Ocean Sensors Innovation Platforms (OSIP) project. This work will help test and assess environmental monitoring instruments for tidal energy devices. The role offers hands-on experience in the cutting-edge field of tidal energy and environmental monitoring, develops technical skills in marine operations, sensor integration and data communication, and the opportunity to contribute to advancing clean energy solutions in Canada. Success in the role relies on strong collaboration with a team of experts to support ongoing research and monitoring projects.

We embrace inclusion and diversity and welcome applicants to self-identify. Please feel free to indicate if you belong to or self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group, including people who are Indigenous, racially visible, living with a disability, women, or people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, including 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

Please read the job description attached below before applying. If you’re ready to make an impact, we ask you provide your most recent CV with a compelling cover letter, highlighting your fit and experience for this role to: recruit@fundyforce.ca  for an initial review.

All applications will be reviewed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining FORCE and look forward to learning about you.