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Administrative assistant
Jack R Bowerman CPA Professional Corporation
Ottawa, ON · Nepean, ON
- Full-time
Compile data, statistics and other information
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Brockville, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Cranbrook, BC
- Full-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Executive Administrative Assistant
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St. Thomas, ON
- Full-time
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Division Manager and VI Region Division. This position plays a key role in…
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Caretaker Supervisor - Administrative Assistant 3 (AESES)
Recreation Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Assist the Manager, Caretaking Services in gathering and analyzing data and identifying, planning, directing and implementing Long Term Strategic Planning for the department.
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Administrative Assistant - Westmount Dental Centre
dentalcorp
AB · Westmount Dental Centre
- Full-time
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Customer Assistant – Nights
Sainsbury's Digital, Tech and Data
Whitby, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Cambridge, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Assistant.e technique en pharmacie, rémunéré(e) à l’heure – PHX temps plein Quarts de travail flexibles
Shoppers Drug Mart
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
Diplôme d’un cours reconnu d’assistant technique en pharmacie, de préférence.
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant II
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Dartmouth, NS
Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
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Assistant Store Manager, adidas Retail Halton Hills Location (#2014)
adidas
Halton Hills, ON
- Full-time
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Aplin Martin
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant is the welcoming face and organizational cornerstone of our Vancouver office, meticulously managing front-desk operations and providing all-around…
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Occupational Therapy Assistant - Panorama
Monarch House
Panorama, BC
- Part-time
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at Monarch House your primary responsibility is implementing interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder or other…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sooke, BC
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Newmarket, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Agassiz, BC
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Evening
Loblaw Companies Limited
Listowel, ON
- Part-time
Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset
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Associate Project Manager and Consultant
Micronetbd Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Law firm, law clerk or legal assistant background
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pharmacy assistant
Walmart
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity to provide patient…
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pharmacy assistant
Walmart Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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Unit Assistant, Emergency
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Internship
The Unit Assistant ensures clear concise communication and facilitates the flow of information with other facilities, the health care team, visitors, family members and patients. As part of…

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 operation, development, maintenance, and improvement of teaching and research laboratories, including equipment, instructional materials, safety procedures, and laboratory processes. Train and advise students, faculty, and teaching assistants on equipment and software, coordinate with technical staff, and support departmental planning and academic goals.

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; equivalent combinations may be considered. Candidates need strong hands-on mechanical and electronics skills, familiarity with engineering software, machining and fabrication tools, sensors and data acquisition, and the ability to manage projects, maintain safety certifications, and mentor users.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting
Electromechanical Design and Construction
Electronic Test Equipment
Engineering Software
Machining Equipment
3D Printing and Scanning
Microcontroller Programming
Sensors and Data Acquisition
Laboratory Safety
Project Management
Teaching Assistant Mentoring
Laboratory Operations
Administrative and Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
Biomedical Laboratory Practices

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Applied Physics
Laboratory Operations
Teaching Laboratories
Research Laboratories
Mechanical Systems
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
Microcontrollers
Strain Gauges
Thermocouples
WHMIS
Laser Safety

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