Location:
Newmarket, ON
Posted:
December 4, 2024
Company:
Lotek Wireless is an award-winning world leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of wildlife monitoring systems. We are seeking someone with technical ability for the role of Avian Telemetry Specialist. Our Avian Segment is a team within our Marketing and Sales Department which leads the distribution of our highly specialized products. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys discussing technical equipment needs with those conducting important research on animal behaviour and the environment, in a way that makes a positive contribution to the quality of life. It’s an exciting time for research using the latest tracking developments in a growing market.
Duties:
As a member of our Global Avian Segment, you will be responsible for international sales of GPS satellite, radio and archival tracking technologies. These provide the animal’s perspective on many topics including changes in the environment.
This career opportunity places you in the middle of decisions that set the balance between human activities and wildlife conservation. Your primary contacts are researchers at Universities, Government Agencies, NGO’s, and Wildlife Consultants, to identify and advise on their research objectives and potential telemetry requirements.
The role also allows you the opportunity to feedback information from the researchers you meet, to inform our development programs.
International travel is estimated at 6-10 weeks per year attending conferences and visiting contacts and prospects.
Skills and Qualifications:
As a minimum, the successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree. Biological/Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering or Business preferred. Graduate Degree, MBA, would be an asset. A minimum of 3+ years in related field is preferred.
Technical Competency, Computer literacy, Self-reliance, Self-discipline, Communication, Team Player, Understanding the Customer, Initiative, Planning, Financial Skills, Report Writing, Process Improvement
An appreciation of wildlife research and a good grasp of wildlife telemetry would be a huge advantage. Familiarity with Government procurement procedures is an asset.
Duties:
Working within the Marketing group, the successful candidate will consult with scientists from business, government and academia to provide custom solutions involving radio and satellite tracking systems. This position will also liaise extensively with production and product management to ensure customers’ expectations of product delivery and product features are met.
Skills and Qualifications:
As a minimum, the successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree. Biological/Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering or Business preferred. Graduate Degree, MBA, would be an asset. A minimum of 3+ years in related field is preferred.
Technical Competency, Computer literacy, Self-reliance, Self-discipline, Communication, Team Player, Understanding the Customer, Initiative, Planning, Financial Skills, Report Writing, Process Improvement
An appreciation of wildlife research and a good grasp of wildlife telemetry would be a huge advantage. Familiarity with Government procurement procedures is an asset.
To apply:
If your expertise aligns with the opportunity and you are keen to be part of a diverse and collaborative team with a leading-edge company, please email us your resume to employment@lotek.com
Lotek Wireless Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs through the recruitment process.
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