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Scan for Safety Programme Manager (General) B8A
NHS Scotland
Saskatoon, SK
- Contract
The Scan for Safety Programme Manager (Digital) is responsible for mapping out and project managing the digital sub-projects required for the safe and successful implementation of Scan for…
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Manager IT Service Management (ITSM)
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
London, ON
- Full-time
…continue to modernize our IT environment, we’re looking for a Manager, IT Service Management (ITSM) to help strengthen how reliable, effective and customer-focused technology services are…
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Slot Technician Supervisor- Casino Brantford
Great Canadian Entertainment
Brantford, ON
Under the general direction of the Manager, Operations, this position is responsible for the leadership and coordination all Slot Technician activities. The Slot Technician Supervisor…
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Global Financial Crime Screening Operations Manager
Marsh McLennan
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The GFC Screening Operations Manager will focus on supporting the governance and oversight of our screening program and supporting the Head of Screening Operations with stakeholder…
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Payroll Manager
Imperial Brady
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
The Payroll Manager is responsible for the leadership, administration, accuracy, and compliance of all payroll operations across Canada. This role oversees the day-to-day payroll function…
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General Manager, Ontario
F12.net
Markham, ON
The Position: Reporting to the COO, the General Manager (GM) is responsible for F12’s financial and operational performance at the provincial or regional level with a focus on driving…
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HRIS Manager
Superior Plus Propane Talent Acquisition
Cambridge, ON
The HRIS Manager is accountable for the leadership, governance, and day-to-day management
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Communications Manager
ADP
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, Ontario
- Full-time
Reporting to the Head of Communications, Canada, the Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that support ADP Canada's…
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Director, Internal Controls & Finance Transformation
Neo Performance Materials
Toronto, ON
- $140,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…Director will work with Corporate and regional Finance, IT, operations, senior management and external advisors, and will lead the Manager, Finance Systems & Data Governance and work…
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Manager Sales & Commercial Operations (MB & SK)
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Regina, SK
- $80,000 to $100,000 USD / year
- Full-time
Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.
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Finance Manager
Context Creative
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
You’ll be at the heart of our day-to-day finance operations in Toronto, owning client billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and month-end…
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Treasury Analyst, Liquidity Measurement - Analytics & Reporting
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage tight deadlines
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Senior Manager Delivery - Electrification Team (Development and Design)
Mace
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
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Senior Manager Delivery - Electrification Team (Construction)
Mace
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
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Access Project Manager - Electrification Team
Mace
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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- Full-time
…l’entreprise soient pleinement prises en compte avant le début des opérations de…
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- Full-time
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Senior Manager, Infrastructure Projects
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director, Workplace & Real Estate, the Senior Manager, Infrastructure Projects provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Workplace & Real Estate Infrastructure…
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Portfolio Architect
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Equipment Design Engineering Manager (onsite)
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AB · SA - Edmonton Orion
- Full-time
We are seeking a strategic and technically driven Equipment Design Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of Senior Equipment Design Engineers and Subject Matter Experts. In…
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Project Manager – Finance Transformation
Robertson & Company Ltd.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
…reporting capabilities, costing functions, and enterprise finance operations. This strategic program represents a significant investment and will leverage Oracle ERP as the target platform,…
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Manager, Finance Systems & Data Governance
Neo Performance Materials
Toronto, ON
- $110,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Demonstrated project management skills, including issue management, milestone tracking, coordination and timely escalation.
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- Full-time
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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

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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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