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This position involves the review, interpretation, and data entry of information from video footage recorded on commercial fishing vessels in Alaska. This includes documenting trip and haul information, as well as catch species identification, quantification, and fate from Alaska fixed gear and pollock trawl fishing trips. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of at-sea commercial fishery practices, recent experience as an at-sea fisheries observer in Alaska, proficiency in visually identifying fish by species, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. This role is computer-intensive and requires prolonged periods of reviewing and analyzing video footage.
The Data Scientist will play a key role on the Research and Innovation team by helping develop and improve GFWs database of fishing vessels and expand this database to all large vessels at sea. This identity database, and the associated work on vessel identity, is the foundation of GFW’s platform, and it is critical to the organization’s success. To develop and improve this database, the data scientist will support data mining, natural language processing, and large data pipelines that process AIS and registry data, as well as engaging with external partners who use and contribute to this dataset. In line with these responsibilities, the successful candidate will begin by researching groups of vessels and their identities with various risk indicators to get familiar with GFW’s core datasets.
Port Hardy, British Columbia
You will be trained to work in the field and shop with Electronic Monitoring (EM) equipment to:
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of EM equipment such as cameras, control systems, GPS receivers, hydraulic pressure sensors and rotation sensors on board commercial fishing vessels.
- Produce and assemble basic parts and equipment.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Archipelago’s EM equipment and practices.
- Assist in maintenance and management of EM inventory and shop.
- Review sensor data from completed trips to ensure that equipment is working properly and all necessary data is being collected.
- Work with skippers and vessel crew on a regular basis to help them understand and maintain their EM systems.
