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Site installation Manager (Stoney Creek, Ontario)
REEL COH Inc.
Stoney Creek, NB
- Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Executive Director, the Installation Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the installation phase of the projects entrusted to them; they…
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Industrial Millwright
Active Dynamics Group
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
VACANCIES: 1 Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm )
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Capital Projects & Operations Supervisor
Superior North Catholic District School Board
Terrace, BC
- Full-time
Under the direct supervision of the Plant & Field Services Manager, the Capital Projects & Operations Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day site supervision of facility operations,…
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Manager, Regulatory & Government Affairs
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- $105,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
MMSCAN does not utilize AI to review or assess applicants. All screening is conducted internally by a member of the HR team and/or the hiring manager.
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[Wattpad] Delivery Manager
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We’re looking for a Delivery Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the web and mobile experiences that millions of Wattpad readers and writers rely on every day, taking…
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Maintenance Supervisor - Weekend Shift
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.
Toronto, ON
Undergraduate degree in Engineering is preferred
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Quality Compliance Manager
Prollenium Medical Technologies Inc.
Richmond Hill, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Quality Compliance Manager leads the Quality Compliance team at Prollenium Medical Technologies (PMT) Inc. and is accountable for keeping PMT’s Quality Management System (QMS)…
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Maintenance Supervisor - Weekend Shift
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood)
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
Undergraduate degree in Engineering is preferred
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Senior Technical Program Manager – Search, Recommendations
Flexton Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs across Search, Recommendations, and Product Knowledge. You will partner with Product, Engineering,…
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Gestionnaire de projet sénior / Senior Project Manager
Evolving Web
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Site Safety Manager - Industrial & Nuclear Projects
Kiewit
ON · Darlington, ON
Ganotec is seeking an experienced Site Safety Manager to provide leadership and oversight of health and safety activities on major industrial and nuclear construction projects in Ontario.
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Energy & GHG Management Specialist
Metrolinx
Canada
- Full-time
Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Environment or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent; completion of a…
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Tool & Die Maker Certified
Magna International
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Build and maintain tools as defined by toolroom manager
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Senior Environmental Coordinator
Stelco
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
…technical and compliance matters, in collaboration with the Manager – Environmental…
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Risk Operations and Visibility Manager
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
The Risk Operations and Visibility Manager position is part of the Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team and will focus on the Risk Operations and Visibility…
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Senior Applications Engineer – AMR Solutions & Deployment
Magna International
Aurora, ON
- Full-time
This role bridges customer operations, engineering, product management, and deployment teams to design scalable AMR systems that solve real-world material handling and automation…
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Customer Quality Engineer
Magna International
Newmarket, ON
- Full-time
Reviews and supports work orders for engineering changes, special build, and service
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Senior Field Project Manager
Pattison ID
Dorval, QC · Surrey, BC · Pickering, ON
- Full-time
…provide actionable performance feedback to the Field Services Manager and Supplier Network…
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Gestionnaire de l'ingénierie, Grand livre auxiliaire// Engineering Manager, Subledger
Hopper
Remote, Canada
- $200,000 to $250,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Engineering Manager, Subledger
Hopper
Remote, Canada
- $200,000 to $250,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
As Engineering Manager for the Subledger team, you will own the system of record for every financial transaction at Hopper, driving accurate reporting and reconciliation across all money…
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Senior Manager, Training
Docker
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
…measurable value from Docker’s AI Governance products. As Senior Manager, Training you will own learning journey design, operations and…
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IT Support Technician
Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project
Prince George, BC
- Other
Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift
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Product Manager
UAP Inc.
Burnaby, BC · Scarborough, Ontario
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Product Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining product line strategies that support and strengthen the Altrom store…
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Senior Web Developer (Full Stack)
Klick
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…of Klick’s Full Stack + AI team. The role combines deep web engineering expertise with AI-native development practices, using coding agents, structured context, automated verification, and…
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Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc.
Eurofins
Vaughan, ON
- Up to $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Strong Project Manager: You excel at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You effectively organize resources, manage timelines, and see tasks through from start to…

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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