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Assistant Directeur - Cinéma Capitol St-Jean
Cineplex
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC · GLX Cinecapitol
- Part-time
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Manager - Diagnostic Imaging
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Full-time
As the Integrated Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations of Diagnostic Imaging services at both Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) and Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS). Your…
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Site Manager
Tecnicas Reunidas
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking a Site Manager to join our Calgary office and support the project team. should be a senior construction professional with extensive experience managing the construction and…
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Manager, Operations & Technology
Hotels Canada
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
As Manager, Operations & Technology, you will manage and coordinate a broad portfolio that includes operations, technology, human resources administration, risk management, and…
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Manager, Product Manufacturing
Inertia
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for an engineer with deep manufacturing process knowledge and strong project and people leadership to lead new product manufacturing at Inertia. You will take products from…
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Product Development Engineer / Design Engineer – Mechanical
Inertia
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…been created before. While technical strength is essential, project and people leadership skills are also critical to success in this…
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GTM Strategy & Operations Manager
Pakfactory
ON · Markham, Ontario
- Full-time
We're looking for a Revenue Strategy & Operations Manager to architect and run the commercial engine behind our sales and operations teams. Reporting directly to the CEO and working in…
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Product Development / Design Engineer – Mechatronics
Inertia
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…been created before. While technical strength is essential, project and people leadership skills are also critical to success in this…
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Product Development Team Lead
Inertia
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We’re looking for an experienced medical device product development engineer with exceptional project leadership, client management, and team coordination skills to join our talented team.
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Facilities Coordinator
Snowbird Aviation Services
Saskatoon, SK
…Under the direction of Snowbird Aviation Services' General Manager, this role also coordinates major facility projects from planning through…
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Team Lead or Manager, Core Banking Integration
Thrive Wealth Management
Regina, SK
- Full-time
…banking experience to come on board as our temporary Team Lead or Manager, Core Banking Integration, for up to a 12-month…
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Manager, Business Development - Western Canada
Compass Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
The Manager, Business Development will report to and support a Director, Business Development in their pursuit of new business opportunities, pipeline development, and the creation of…
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Manager, Treasury Risk
Thrive Wealth Management
Regina, SK
- Full-time
We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative, and proactive leader to come on board as our Manager, Treasury Risk. In this role, you’ll provide leadership and subject matter expertise over…
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Manager, Talent Development
Compass Canada
ON · Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The Manager, Talent Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise learning and capability-building programs that support Compass Group Canada's business…
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Program Manager
Thrive Wealth Management
Regina, SK
- Full-time
We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and motivated person to join us as Program Manager for the AGTECH ACCELERATOR at our College Avenue location in Regina, Saskatchewan. In this…
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Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Compass Canada
ON · Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director of Finance, FP&A, the Manager, FP&A will be a key finance partner for the sector, providing leaders with clear financial insight, disciplined performance analysis…
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Administrative Manager - Industrial Services
GFL - Sewer Technologies Division
Acheson, AB
- Full-time
Spearhead standardization initiatives, workflow automations, and operational best practices across industrial sector project lines.
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Office Business Coordinator
Canadian Wealth Inc.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
As a Business Administrative Coordinator, you will work directly alongside our Operations Manager, supporting daily business activities while collaborating with multiple departments across…
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Sr. Building Science Technologist
Pinchin Canada
Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
Pinchin is seeking a Senior Project Technologist to join our Building Science and Sustainability team in Kelowna. This role reports to the Operations Manager.
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Senior Project Manager – Building Science
Hays
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
As Senior Project Manager – Building Science, you will take ownership of a portfolio of building restoration and building envelope assignments, overseeing projects from the initial…
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Quality Control Inspector (2 Year Contract)
Flynn Group of Companies
Halifax, NS
- Contract
-Prepare snag list report describing the non-conforming points and coordinate to project manager for corrective actions.
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Manager
Baker Tilly Canada
Moncton, NB · Greater Moncton, NB
- Full-time
We are looking for a Manager to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a…
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BIM Specialist
Flynn Group of Companies
Mississauga, ON
- $65,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
-Upon a detailed review and completion of drawings submit final drawings to the Lead Designer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and the Drafting Manager for “high level” checking and…
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Quality Control Inspector (2 Year Contract)
Flynn Group of Companies
Halifax, NS
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Contract
-Prepare snag list report describing the non-conforming points and coordinate to project manager for corrective actions.
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Quality Assurance Technician
State Window Corporation
Vaughan, ON
…transforming city skylines with innovation and quality, one project at a…

University of Victoria

Scientific Assistant

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Original job description

Mandate

A Scientific Assistant (SA) plays an important role in ensuring the department functions efficiently and effectively by supporting students and faculty members and by coordinating with other technical staff, such as the Manager of Laboratories (ML), Senior Scientific Assistants (SSAs), and Scientific Assistants (SAs), as needed for the day-to-day operation of the unit. This position also provides specialist-level advice and training to students, faculty, and teaching assistants in the use of equipment and software in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research laboratories supporting the Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs, as well as the Department's research-based and professional graduate programs, including but not limited to the professional MEng programs in Biomedical Systems and Aerospace Systems Engineering.

Objectives

Support faculty and staff in developing, maintaining, and upgrading all teaching labs.
Support development of instructional lab manuals and the updating of lab equipment.
Provide oversight, ensuring that policy procedures and the safety of labs and student teams are followed in the department.
Support teaching assistants by providing training and oversight for running teaching labs.
Provide additional support to improve current processes and optimize procedures to ensure the department operates smoothly and effectively.
Support department leadership in meeting long-term planning and academic goals.

This role may require working outside of normal working hours on an emergency or pre-scheduled basis.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical), Engineering Physics/Applied Physics, or a closely related technical discipline plus 3 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
Strong hands-on skills with mechanical systems are essential, as the role involves direct interaction with lab equipment, troubleshooting, and guiding users in practical applications.
Ability to design and construct electro-mechanical apparatus and interfacing with computers.
Demonstrated experience using electronic equipment such as power supplies, digital oscilloscopes, LCR meters, signal generators, DAQ, etc. Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Working experience with engineering software packages such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, ANSYS, or similar.
Working familiarity with manual and computer-controlled machining equipment such as milling machines, lathes, laser cutting machine.
Familiarity with 3D printers, 3D scanners, bioprinters, etc.
Experience with microcontroller programming.
Experience with the use of electronic sensors, such as strain gages, thermocouples, pressure gages, encoders, etc. and subsequent data acquisition systems.
Demonstrated experience with the management of information systems and technology in accordance with industry best practice and internal UVic policies and standards including relevant professional development to keep knowledge and skills current.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve multiple project goals/tasks on time.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to maintain required safety certifications up to date (such as WHMIS, Laser Safety, Compressed gas, etc.)
Ability to grasp and articulate different engineering concepts.
Ability to act effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
Ability to mentor and coach Teaching Assistants and student teams, and act as a resource.

Assets And Preferences

Experience supporting interdisciplinary engineering, biomedical engineering, applied-science, research-based graduate, or professional engineering programs.
Experience with computer programming languages such as Python, Java Script, C, C++.
Knowledge and/or experience about microfluidics.
Familiarity with biomedical laboratory environments and/or tissue culture in a BSL2 environment.
Familiarity with UVic programs, policies, procedures, and business systems.

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Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and upgrading of teaching and research laboratories, including equipment, instructional manuals, and laboratory procedures. Train and advise students, faculty, and teaching assistants, oversee safety and policy compliance, and help improve departmental processes and long-term planning.

Requirements

Requires education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering physics, applied physics, or a related technical discipline, plus three years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination may be considered. Candidates need strong hands-on mechanical and electromechanical skills, experience with laboratory electronics and engineering software, organizational and project-management abilities, and the ability to mentor users and maintain safety certifications.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting
Electromechanical Design and Construction
Electronic Test Equipment
Laboratory Equipment Training
Laboratory Safety
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
LabVIEW
ANSYS
Machining Equipment
3D Printing and Scanning
Microcontroller Programming
Sensors and Data Acquisition
Project Management
Mentoring and Coaching

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Applied Physics
Teaching Laboratories
Research Laboratories
Electromechanical Apparatus
Power Supplies
Digital Oscilloscopes
LCR Meters
Signal Generators
Data Acquisition
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
LabVIEW
ANSYS
Milling Machines
Lathes
Laser Cutting
3D Printers
3D Scanners
Bioprinters
Microcontroller Programming
Strain Gauges
Thermocouples
Pressure Gauges
Encoders
WHMIS
Laser Safety

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