Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers.

Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Central to NAIT’s vision of being one of the world’s leading polytechnics is our relationship with business and industry, a partnership that is dedicated to helping organizations compete and succeed. NAIT Industry Solutions seeks to create various avenues that support industry collaboration to improve productivity and competitiveness of businesses and whole industries in Alberta and beyond. We do this by partnering with individual companies, industry associations and government. Our work is highlighted by NAIT’s new state-of-the-art Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC), a 190,000 square-foot facility that features applied research centres, advanced technology labs, manufacturing services, training and certification programs, and unique conference and events venues.

NAIT’s Centre for Sensors and System Integration (CSSI) is staffed with professional researchers to support Alberta businesses on Applied Research & Development projects that deliver innovative solutions, improved services, or more efficient process. Businesses across all major Alberta industry sectors have identified digital transformation as being the critical next step in their operational evolution. CSSI helps address their challenges through prototyping activities in preparation for later commercialization, which in turn enhance their productivity, competitiveness, and innovation. We may be automating a manual process, improving the use of an existing technology in an innovative way, sourcing an idea from industry and transforming to a functional system, or designing and building something brand new.

CSSI is looking to expand the team’s technical expertise to meet growing industry needs in the areas of image analytics, computer vision, AI, automation and control, and advanced data processing. We are looking for someone who can use their knowledge and experience to lead projects and deliver the data to our industry partners to make informed and timely decisions as they transform their businesses. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and is excited about innovative technology. The successful candidate will be proficient in one or more programming platforms.

We expect this person to share their knowledge and help team members to develop their skills in his/her area of expertise, enabling a broader impact across all our projects. Above all, we are looking for someone with the desire to learn, the ability to adapt, and a history of successfully delivering projects on-time and on-budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project management. This includes identifying opportunities, project scoping, grant proposal writing, technical & experimental design, drawings & documentation, and technical estimates / budgets based on client defined requirements and expectations. Also required are data analysis, report writing and presentations.
Technical management. This encompasses the execution of applied research and development projects independently or as part of a larger team, to deliver the new technologies, systems, and products that are requested.
Leadership. This position is expected to provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to our existing junior and intermediate level technical staff for them to continue their professional development.

Skills & Abilities

Technical Skills in the following categories are necessary:

Strong background in image processing techniques.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
Experience with machine learning and deep learning algorithms, particularly in computer vision applications.
Knowledge of popular deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Understanding of data preprocessing techniques for image analysis.
Familiarity with image classification, object detection, and segmentation methods.
Ability to work with large datasets and optimize algorithms for performance.

Working knowledge or familiarity with the following will be an asset:

Microcontroller based embedded system design and implementation.
Knowledge of thermal imaging techniques, including image analysis, temperature measurement, interpretation, and software utilization.
Experience in automotive or heavy machinery instrumentation.

Qualifications

A Masters in Engineering or related discipline, PhD is an asset.
2 years of experience in academic and/or industrial research.
Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $49,768.63 - $66,761.06 annually (based on 25.375 hours per week), or $37.72 - $50.60 an hour plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Research Associate I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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