Image Processing and Computer Vision Specialist

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

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

Central to NAIT’s visionof being one of the world’s leading polytechnics is our relationship withbusiness and industry, a partnership that is dedicated to helping organizationscompete and succeed.

NAIT Industry Solutions seeks to create various avenuesthat support industry collaboration to improve productivity and competitivenessof businesses and whole industries in Alberta and beyond.

We do this bypartnering with individual companies, industry associations and government. Our work is highlighted by NAIT’s newstate-of-the-art Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC), a 190,000square-foot facility that features applied research centres, advancedtechnology labs, manufacturing services, training and certification programs,and unique conference and events venues.

NAIT’s Centre forSensors and System Integration (CSSI) is staffed with professional researchersto support Alberta businesses on Applied Research & Development projectsthat deliver innovative solutions, improved services, or more efficientprocess.

Businesses across all major Alberta industry sectors have identifieddigital transformation as being the critical next step in their operationalevolution.

CSSI helps address their challenges through prototyping activitiesin preparation for later commercialization, which in turn enhance theirproductivity, competitiveness, and innovation.

We may be automating a manual process, improving the use of an existingtechnology in an innovative way, sourcing an idea from industry andtransforming to a functional system, or designing and building something brandnew.

CSSI is looking toexpand the team’s technical expertise to meet growing industry needs in theareas of image analytics, computer vision, AI, automation and control, andadvanced data processing.

We are looking for someone who can use theirknowledge and experience to lead projects and deliver the data to our industrypartners to make informed and timely decisions as they transform theirbusinesses.

The ideal candidate hasstrong technical skills and is excited about innovative technology. Thesuccessful candidate will be proficient in one or more programmingplatforms.

We expect this person toshare their knowledge and help team members to develop their skills in his / herarea of expertise, enabling a broader impact across all our projects.

Aboveall, 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.

KeyResponsibilities :

Project management. This includes identifying opportunities, project scoping, grant proposalwriting, technical & experimental design, drawings & documentation, andtechnical estimates / budgets based on client defined requirements andexpectations.

Also required are dataanalysis, report writing and presentations.

• Technical management. This encompasses the execution of applied research and developmentprojects independently or as part of a larger team, to deliver the newtechnologies, systems, and products that are requested.
• Leadership. This position is expected to provide mentoring and knowledge transfer toour existing junior and intermediate level technical staff for them to continuetheir professional development.

Skills& Abilities :

Technical Skills in the followingcategories 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 familiaritywith 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 isan asset.
• 2 years of experience in academic and / or industrialresearch.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants witheducation credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentialsevaluated by World Education Services or the International QualificationsAssessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration : $49,768.63- $66,761.06 annually (based on 25.375 hours per week), plus a comprehensivebenefits package. (Classification Research Associate I).

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

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

AboutNAIT

Weare proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutiveyears. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects ourshared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, andaccountability.

Peopleare what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health andwellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.

In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off betweenChristmas and New Year's.

NAITsupports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval foron-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of therole.

Please note that remote positions require employees to reside withinCanada.

NAITis committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivatesinclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.

We are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only thosebeing considered will be contacted.

If you require any accommodations, pleaseconnect with us at [email protected].

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