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Providing the highest quality of service with our operations to clients, with an emphasis on QHSE, technical solutions and client support.

Requires hands-on expertise in MPD operations, real-time data processing, and
automation of drilling workflows using Python.

The role requires a deep understanding of MPD methodologies, downhole dynamics, and the ability to develop analytical tools to optimize drilling
performance.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION

Minimum of bachelors degree in petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Recently Graduated with +1 year MPD experience.
Has E.I.T. certification or ability to obtain E.I.T certification.
Shift work will be required, hybrid work from home and Opla's ROC office.
Willing to travel as required. Occasional travel to remote locations or outside of the country may be required.
Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and scripting.
Experience working with real-time drilling data, machine learning algorithms, and IoT applications.
Familiarity with drilling hydraulics, pressure control, and wellbore stability.
Hands-on experience with MPD software, surface control systems, and well control methodologies.
Good communication, interpersonal & leadership skills.
Willingness to learn and ability to work well within a collaborative team.
Must be able to work unsupervised in a fast-paced and highly energetic environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize workloads.
Candidates must always conduct themselves in a friendly and professional manner.
Candidates must have the commitment to adhere to Oplas Core Values.
A valid drivers license is a must.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, however, other duties may apply)
Manage all aspects of project preparation, proposals, and programs for MPD wells.
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports on complex MPD topics and
projects.
Active role in assisting R&D team with development of proprietary software.
Active role in assisting sales groups with client meetings, presentations, and technical support.
Providing remote and on-site support to Opla personnel and clients.
Must understand and comply with all the safety rules and company policies of Opla.
Provide 24/7 engineering support for all ongoing operations.
Design, implement, and optimize MPD strategies for various drilling operations.

Develop and deploy Python-based data analysis tools for real-time drilling data monitoring and decision-making.
Analyze surface and downhole data to provide insights into wellbore pressure, flow rates, and drilling
performance.
Collaborate with drilling teams to improve MPD workflows, automation processes, and predictive modeling.
Ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory standards in all MPD operations.
Support remote operations and assist in troubleshooting MPD systems.
Provide technical support for MPD software and contribute to its enhancement

Job Description: Salary: Maximum fee of $35,000 Request for Proposals Freshwater Literature Review and Data Analysis Commencing for October 2025 to March July 2025 PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Monday, September 8 by 5pm EDT PROPOSALS DELIVERED TO: Wildlife Conservation Society Canada 1.0 Background Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada is a national non-governmental organization with a mission is to save wildlife and wild places in Canada through science, conservation action, and by inspiring people to value nature. WCS Canada is affiliated with global WCS programs in more than 60 countries, and we are active at the science-policy interface in Canada and internationally. This RFP is issued by WCS Canadas Ontario Northern Boreal program, active since 2004 in the far north. As one of the few organizations with a continuous scientific presence in the region, we lead field-based research on large mammals, freshwater fish, and peatlands; co-develop programs with First Nations; collaborate with academic, government, and Indigenous researchers; and contribute to policy development to guide conservation decisions. 2.0 Contracting opportunity WCS Canada producing a report summarizing multiple years of freshwater ecological data that has been collected on the water quality, water chemistry, fish contaminants, and benthic invertebrates in northern boreal rivers in Ontario. We are seeking proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals or groups to support the completion of this report. We are requesting that individuals or groups submit a proposal outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, and proposed approach to conducting a literature review and statistical analyses of previously collected data. This work will inform and support the creation of a comprehensive and useful summary report by WCS Canada that outlines the status and trends in these northern boreal rivers. 3.0 Proposal Administration All requests for clarification and questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than 5 September 2025 via email to Brianna Kim, Finance and Administrative Manager (indicate Freshwater Literature Review and Data Analysis on the subject line). Responses, if determined appropriate by WCS Canada, will be issued in writing to all known proposers. Proposals, plus attachments, are to be submitted in e-form to: Brianna Kim, Finance and Administrative Manager, WCS Canada may request an interview of any proposer (vendor). Such a request for an interview does not constitute a contract award. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM, 8 September 2025 Key Dates:Last day to submit questions 7 September 2025 Proposals due8 September 2025 Interviews of proposers 11 to 18 September 2025 Notice of Award by 25 September 2025 4.0 Scope of Services and Desired Qualifications The services and deliverables to be provided by the proposer: Freshwater data analyses:Conduct an analysis of the spatial and temporal patterns of previously-collected data on fish contaminants, water quality, water chemistry, and benthic invertebrates in XXX (geography of the data analysis from watersheds over X years; andWhere applicable, compare findings to appropriate benchmarks and reference data from other relevant regions or studies; andProvide a clear interpretation of the data, supported by the freshwater literature review (below).Freshwater literature review:Conduct a focused review of both formally-published, peer-reviewed literature and grey literature (e.g., government reports, technical memos, unpublished studies) related to fish contaminants, water quality, water chemistry and benthic invertebrates from northern boreal river systems. The review should prioritize sources that directly inform or contextualize the interpretation of the collected data; andOrganize identified literature into a database that includes a summary for each resource.Provide assistance and support for summarizing the literature review and data analyses into a final report to be written by WCS Canada staff. The selected proposer is expected to have the following qualifications: Must have experience with freshwater ecological monitoring and research, including familiarity with common approaches used for: freshwater ecological monitoring, freshwater statistical analyses, and freshwater literature reviews;Additional preference will be given for experience with ecological monitoring and research in northern boreal rivers;Must be familiar with ecological analyses in R; andBe familiar with WCS Canadas mission and programmatic activities. 5.0 Length of Engagement The term of engagement is for an approximately 6-month period ending March 30, 2026. 6.0 Proposal Content Proposals should be clear and concise and should address in detail, and with appropriate documentation, each of the items listed below. WCS Canada may request clarification of any proposal during the evaluation process, but is not bound to do so, and proposers should not assume they will have any further opportunity to clarify their proposals subsequent to the proposal due date. Each proposer is requested to submit, on or before the submission deadline, a package containing its proposal addressing the following items in the order listed: A. Technical Qualifications 1. Contact Information On a single cover sheet, please provide:Contact information for the lead individual(s) who are anticipated to work on the project, including e-mail addresses, telephone number, and street address.Web address (if relevant).Year proposer was established (if relevant).Size of proposer (if relevant).List of proposed staff assigned to this project (if relevant).Signature of Principal and date of the signature. 2. Overview (1-page maximum) Proposers should provide a summary of their understanding of the services and deliverables that will be their responsibility and a description of the methods they will use to achieve those objectives, including technical quality assurance, and general management practices for comparable projects. 3. Qualifications Proposers are requested to provide detailed information that demonstrates the following:Experience providing the services requested in this RFP;Proficiency with projects of comparable size and complexity; andDemonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion of staff and subcontractors. 4. Timetable/Schedule Proposers should produce a draft schedule that outlines critical milestones for the work. 5. Resume(s) A resume/CV of the individual(s) proposing to conduct the work should be attached, which must outline and explain the relevant experience of the individual(s) with similar previous projects. Upon award of the contract, substitutions of personnel will not be allowed without the prior written consent of WCS Canada. 6. References Proposers are requested to provide examples of up to three (3) similar projects, recently completed or in progress, with the following information for each:Description of the workName of a contact person who can provide a reference References may be contacted directly by WCS Canada. B. Fee Proposal Maximum Fee The total proposal fee shall not exceed $5,000 CAD, inclusive of all applicable sales taxes, administrative expenses, and any other project-related costs.Base fee ___Additional fees (e.g., information technology infrastructure costs, administrative support charge) ___ Total ___ 3.Other services Provide information regarding how any requested additional services will be charged (e.g., personnel with titles and hourly or per diem rates). 7.0 General Conditions of Proposal Submissions The following general conditions apply to all proposals submitted in response to any RFP issued by WCS and WCS Canada (collectively referred to below as (WCS Canada):Non-Binding: WCS Canadas solicitation of proposals in response to any RFP does not commit WCS Canada to award a contract, and this RFP is not an offer to enter into a contract for the services to be provided as described herein.Proposal Materials and Costs: WCS Canada is not liable for any costs incurred in the preparation, submission or negotiation of a response to its RFP or incurred for any other purpose or reason in connection with the RFP. No materials submitted with this RFP will be returned.Confidentiality: All information and material contained in any WCS Canada RFP or issued by WCS Canada or any of its agents as part of any WCS Canada RFP process is confidential and is the exclusive property of WCS Canada.Modifications: As a condition of award, WCS Canada may request any proposer to make revisions, additions, or deletions to its proposal.Subcontractors: After award of contract, WCS Canada will have no obligation, financial or otherwise, to any subcontractor of the awardee. Nevertheless, any subcontract will be required to be subject to and consistent with the prime contract between WCS Canada and the awardee, and WCS Canada may require any subcontract to include specific terms and conditions.Reserved Rights: WCS Canada at any time in its sole discretion may, without notice and without liability to any proposer or any other party for their expenses incurred in the preparation of the responses hereto or otherwise, do any and all of the following:Amend or withdraw this RFP;Accept or reject any and all proposals received in response to this RFP;Award the contract to a proposer other than the proposer offering the lowest fee;Request additional materials and clarification or modification of any submitted proposal;Extend the time for submission of all proposals after notification to all prospective proposers;Terminate negotiations with a selected proposer and select another proposer;Take such action as WCS Canada deems appropriate if negotiations fail to result in a signed agreement within a reasonable amount of time; and/orTerminate or modify the solicitation and selection process at any time and re-issue the solicitation to whomever WCS Canada deems appropriate. The selected vendor will be required to execute a written agreement with WCS Canada, including terms generally consistent with those set forth in Appendix A hereto, effective upon the date the written agreement is executed by both WCS Canada and the selected vendor. 8.0 Evaluation and Selection Criteria Selection Process:WCS Canada will review and evaluate all proposals to determine each proposer's rating. This evaluation may include a request to interview proposers and for proposers to virtually present their proposals for purposes of clarification.The proposal offering the most advantageous terms based on the criteria below will be selected for the award. WCS Canada may reject any and all proposals if, in its sole opinion, no proposal satisfies its criteria. Evaluation Criteria: The evaluation criteria and weight will be as follows: Demonstrated technical capability to provide the services (50%);Project-related experience (25%); andClient references (25%) APPENDIX A CONTRACT, INSURANCE, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. Payment Contractor will submit invoices for its work, in a form acceptable to WCS Canada, to its contact for review, who will submit the invoices for payment. Payment is subject to acceptance of the services. Contractor will be paid without deductions for income taxes or other sums which employers in Canada are required to deduct from employees wages. Even though income tax and other deductions are not made by WCS Canada, Contractor should be aware that WCS Canada may be obligated by Canadian regulations to report to Canada Revenue Agency total annual amounts paid to Contractor. Contractor will be solely responsible for the payment of all withholding and other taxes, of whatever type or nature, arising out of or related to its engagement under this Agreement and agrees to and hereby does indemnify and defend WCS Canada and its directors, officers, employees, independent contractors and agents against any claim relating to such taxes. WCS Canada will pay approved fees and expenses within thirty days after receipt of acceptable documentation. 2. Relationship of the Parties Contractors relationship to WCS Canada under this Agreement is that of an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement will be deemed to constitute a relationship of employer-employee, joint venture, partnership, agency, or legal representative between Contractor and WCS Canada for any purpose. Neither Contractor nor any of its employees, independent contractors or agents will receive the health insurance, sick leave, vacation, pension, retirement savings plan or other fringe benefits, or severance or termination pay, associated with regular employment at WCS Canada. 3. Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by furnishing at least 30 days written notice to the other. In such event, Contractor will be paid only for services actually rendered to the date of termination. With reasonable cause, either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other. Contractor shall not incur any additional expenses between the date of notice of termination and the date of termination without the prior written consent of WCS Canada. 4. Confidentiality Contractor warrants that it will maintain in strict confidence WCS Canadas Confidential Information (as defined below) to which it has access during the term of this Agreement. Contractor will treat WCS Canadas Confidential Information with the same standard of care that it uses in maintaining its own Confidential Information, provided that that standard is not negligent. Contractor will use WCS Canadas Confidential Information only as is required by this Agreement, and will not reveal it to a third party without the prior written consent of WCS Canada, or unless it is required by law to reveal it. Confidential Information means information concerning each partys affairs, activities, research, proposals, projects, finances, property or method(s) of operation, trade secrets, know-how and similar information. Confidential Information does not include information which (a) is already known through lawful means to the receiving party before the other partys disclosure, (b) after disclosure, becomes generally known to the public through no breach or fault of the receiving party, (c) a party receives from a third party who is free to make such disclosure without breaching any legal obligation to the disclosing party under this Agreement, (d) the receiving party develops independently as evidenced by its own written records, or (e) is required to be disclosed by judicial or administrative process, in which case the party required to make that disclosure will notify the other of the obligation and cooperate reasonably with that partys effort to bar or seek a modification of the order. The term Contractor for purposes of this section shall include Contractor,

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• Chemical engineering
• Chemistry, general
• Analytical chemistry

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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• Nanotechnology
• Physical chemistry
• Chemistry, other
• Materials chemistry

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Job Description

MindBridge is the global leader in AI-powered financial risk intelligence. Our platform, MindBridge AI™ is enabling finance and audit professionals to build the AI-powered finance department of the future. With over 120 billion financial transactions analyzed with MindBridge’s AI, we set the standard for innovation, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

At MindBridge, we're driven by innovation and excellence, united as a team to revolutionize financial integrity. Here, your ideas matter, and your efforts make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about using AI to drive positive change, MindBridge is the perfect fit. What distinguishes us is our unwavering commitment to our values: Innovation, Collaboration, and Integrity. These principles foster a vibrant workplace culture, where appreciation and a strong sense of community flourish.

About the Role:

Data science is at the core of our product, and our team tackles projects ranging from large-scale algorithm design to customer use-case configuration. At MindBridge, we specialize in highly regulated markets, delivering explainable, interpretable models for financial analysis. As signatories of the Montreal Declaration for responsible AI, we are committed to advancing AI in finance while keeping it accessible to professionals beyond the tech sphere.

We’re seeking an AI Research Scientist to join our centralized Data Science team. In this individual contributor role, you’ll combine research and hands-on experimentation to design, develop, and validate advanced machine learning solutions. You’ll collaborate with our AI Architect and data scientists to drive innovation in deep learning, natural language processing, and GPU-accelerated computing—helping shape our technical direction and deliver high-impact solutions for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Innovation

• Investigate and design novel algorithms in machine learning and AI, with emphasis on deep learning architectures, transformers, and generative models.

• Leverage GPU acceleration frameworks (e.g., RAPIDS, CUDA, PyTorch, TensorFlow) to optimize large-scale experimentation.

• Stay ahead of the curve in AI by evaluating and adapting the latest advances into our work.

Applied Development

• Build prototypes that demonstrate research ideas in action, enabling rapid iteration and validation.

• Collaborate with client delivery teams to adapt research outputs to real-world challenges.

• Ensure scalability and efficiency of models through GPU-accelerated workflows.

Collaboration & Thought Leadership

• Work closely with our Data Science Leaders to define and execute the long-term research agenda.

• Mentor data scientists in advanced techniques and help raise the team’s technical bar.

• Share findings internally (and externally, where appropriate) through presentations, blogs, or publications.

Requirements

Desired Skills & Experience:

• PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with a strong AI/ML focus.
• Deep knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and optimization methods.
• Experience with transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, LLaMA) and generative AI.
• Strong hands-on skills with GPU computing frameworks (RAPIDS, CUDA, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
• Applied Research Skills: Ability to design experiments, analyze results rigorously, and translate findings into practical prototypes.
• Strong ability to convey complex research concepts to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
• Publications in leading AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL), an asset.
• Experience with large-scale distributed training and model optimization, an asset.
• Exposure to client-facing or product-driven environments, applying research in practical contexts, an asset.

Requirements contingent on employment:

• Fulfill requirements necessary to obtain full background check.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team: 

Job Description

Salary:

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research in Trust and Safety driving innovation, building trust, and enabling adoption of AI. Youll collaborate with leading researchers and practitioners to turn breakthroughs into real-world impact. Theres so much meaningful work ahead and were eager to build it together.

- Alyssa Lefaivre kopac | Director, AI Trust and Safety

About Amii

One of Canadas three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the worlds top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of AI Trust and Safety, the Applied Research Scientist will lead innovative research focused on AI Trust and Safety (T&S), with a particular focus on advanced AI systems and their systemic and societal risks. They will contribute to a dynamic research agenda that builds on Amiis strengths, addresses critical gaps in the T&S landscape, and is informed by emerging national and international research priorities. Amiis strategy is grounded in advancing AI T&S to support innovation, responsible adoption, and the diffusion of AI technologies, transforming research outputs into practical tools, frameworks, and resources that have real-world impact.

The Applied Research Scientist will leverage their work through academic papers, whitepapers, conference presentations, and practical tools to position Amii as a leader in AI safety. Their research will advance the understanding of AI risks, drive the development of more trustworthy AI systems, and support the responsible adoption of AI technologies.

The position centers on three key areas:

• Trust & Safety AI Research Projects
• Strategy and Applied Expertise
• Project Execution

Research priorities include advancing rigorous methodologies for risk assessment and system evaluations, studying the real-world behavior of complex AI systems, and developing new approaches for designing safer AI models. Particular emphasis will be placed on safety challenges in reinforcement learning (RL) and continual learning (CL), where systems adapt over time or learn from ongoing experience in dynamic environments.

Focus areas span topics such as:

• Developing robust techniques for assessing capabilities, risks, and system robustness in adaptive systems, including Reinforcement Learning (RL), Safe RL, and continual Reinforcement Learning.
• Studying the real-world impacts of AI systems, including detecting and mitigating synthetic content and fraud, with the potential to leverage game-theoretic frameworks to model and analyze adversarial dynamics.
• Research into value misalignment, robustness, and interpretability in RL agents, as well as the integration of human feedback and constraints into RL systems.
• Other emerging areas of RL or continual RL research that align with T&S objectives and long-term research priorities.

By joining our team, youll help advance the science of AI trust and safety in a way that accelerates innovation, builds public trust, and ensures AI has a positive, real-world impact in Canada and beyond.

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities:

Trust & Safety Research Projects

• Develop and propose Trust & Safety (T&S) research projects - defining objectives, scope, methodologies, and resource needs - and conduct original research to build models, tools, and approaches that address real-world challenges.
• Author and publish peer-reviewed papers, white papers, and other scientific outputs to advance the field and share findings with the broader community.
• Consider pathways to real-world impact throughout the research process, identifying opportunities to translate findings into practical tools, frameworks, and applications.
• Continuously refine research plans in response to emerging insights, technological advances, and shifts in industry needs.
• Design, develop, and execute large-scale AI experiments to advance research and inform applied solutions.
• Synthesize existing research to identify knowledge gaps and drive the development of new scientific projects.
• Support collaborations with Canadian and international research institutions to expand the scope and impact of T&S research.

Strategy and Applied Expertise

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for how projects contribute to the goals and objectives of the T&S program at Amii.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, ML, and T&S, offering cutting-edge insights and guidance.
• Contribute to multi-stakeholder discussions to collaborate on the technical and strategic direction for T&S projects.
• Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and industry events, sharing knowledge and building a reputation as a thought leader in AI T&S.
• Support reporting requirements and generate insights on our T&S impact for key funding and government bodies.

Project Execution

• Collaborate on the successful implementation of high-impact T&S research projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate project timelines, and resolve challenges to ensure project success.
• Evaluate project results to assess performance and determine whether to continue, pivot, or discontinue research projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, with demonstrated research experience in ML/AI/RL.
• Strong expertise in Reinforcement Learning (RL), including experience designing, implementing, and evaluating RL algorithms in both simulated and real-world environments; familiarity with common RL libraries.
• Track record of contributions to top-tier ML/AI conferences or journals.
• Experience developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models in applied settings. (Bonus: Experience applying RL in real-world domains such as robotics, games, systems optimization, or safety-critical environments).
• Strong interest or experience in AI Trust & Safety (T&S), including familiarity with emerging challenges, priorities, and research agendas.
• Proficient in Python; familiarity with additional languages such as C++, Java, or SQL (nice to have)
• Familiar with tools and frameworks such as: Pytorch/Tensorflow/JAX, Scikit-learn Pandas, Optuna, Wandb, lightgbm/XGBoost, SciPy, UNIX/Linux and large-scale high-performance computing environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of foundational and cutting-edge ML/AI advancements, particularly in the Trust & Safety domain.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates presence, self-confidence, sound judgment, and superior problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for effective interactions with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• A motivated leader who demonstrates individual drive and an uncompromising desire to achieve exceptional results.
• Promotes high-level cross-functional collaboration and establishes credibility while influencing peers to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrates professional maturity, resourcefulness, and self-discipline in engaging in the pursuit of the organizations goals.
• Able to work independently and make informed decisions while collaborating with staff and subject matter experts.
• Active participation in the research community: publishing research, serving as research reviewers, supporting Amii students, speaking or teaching within their area of expertise.

What you'll love about us

• The opportunity to advance Trust and Safety research by bridging the gap between research and practice, during a critical period of AI innovation, adoption, and diffusion.
• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Gain access to the Amii community and events.
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed.
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please dont wait to apply - were excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this position. We are keeping the door open to new applicants until we find the right fit. When sending your application, please send your CV and cover letter indicating why you think you'd be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please also indicate how your research expertise supports Amiis Trust and Safety research priorities and addresses a gap in the current research landscape.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and wont be used in the selection process.