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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER
Nunatsiavut Government
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
- Full-time
In consultation and collaboration with the Supportive Housing Case Manager provide the level and type of support that is required for each individual
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Human Resources Manager
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
- $8,087.08 to $12,117.08 CAD / month
- Full-time
The position will provide HR Manager support for the departments/units within the Provost and VP Academic portfolio and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation portfolio.…
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Sales & Proposals Specialist
Black Diamond Lodging & Accommodations
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Reporting to the General Manager, Workforce Canada, this sales-team support role will be client facing and accessible. This incumbent will be a holder of contracts, data points, follow-ups…
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Facilities Maintenance Technician
The Salvation Army in Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works across multiple facilities and provides a flexible, hands-on resource for specialized facility needs that fall outside routine building…
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Community Resource Connector, Families in Recovery (FIR) - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Community Resource Connector, Families in Recovery (FIR)BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
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Senior Manager, Audit Services
Manulife
Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
Lead audit and advisory projects in accordance with department standards, within resource budgets and target dates, reporting any scheduling or budget over-runs to Director.
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Operations Forester
Weyerhaeuser
ON · Kenora, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the General Manager and working in conjunction with the Ontario Timberlands Team the primary objectives of this role are:
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HR Generalist
Weyerhaeuser
Delta, BC
- Full-time
…This position will report to the Sr. Human Resources Business Manager with a strong dotted line of responsibility to the Mill Manager. The HR Generalist will provide onsite human resource…
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Senior Bookkeeper
Martin Henry Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Employees can now work remotely at home for three days per week, with the option to work in the office full-time · · Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience using QuickBooks desktop and online
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Business Development & Proposal Manager
GFT
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Must have the requisite experience in Toronto AEC markets
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Manager, Human Resources
Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Mississauga, ON
- $96,000 to $141,000 CAD / year
- Part-time
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership for the Courtneypark facility. This role leads the execution of enterprise HR programs,…
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Project Manager
Worley
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with Electrical and Instrumentation background having strong E&I experience. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters.…
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Senior Associate, Account Transfers
BMO
Toronto, ON · YNG
- Full-time
May function as a problem-solving resource for more junior staff.
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Building Science Lead
QEA Tech
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
…priorities and workloads, and serving as a trusted technical resource for both colleagues and clients. At the same time, they will remain actively involved in project delivery, including…
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Material Coordinator
Thales
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
o Perform transactions in Department of National Defence (DND) Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) and Thales ERP system to update material movement and status.
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Facilities Maintenance Technician
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works across multiple facilities and provides a flexible, hands-on resource for specialized facility needs that fall outside routine building…
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Community Support Worker - Kelowna
Strive
Kelowna, BC
- Part-time
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with their families, educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and partners
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Specialist, Data Developer
Vale
Canada
- Full-time
You will report to the Manager, Data Platforms and Foundation and work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders.
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Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Trauma Program
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
- Internship
The Health Care Social Worker reports to the Trauma Program Manager, but is also supported by Program Manager, Bone and Joint within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care portfolio,…
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Senior Payroll Analyst, Bilingual
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…multi-provincial payroll operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery while driving process…
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Sr Project Manager Delivery Lead (35688)
Myticas Consulting
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Lead project governance, financial tracking, status reporting, KPIs, resource planning, and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
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Drug Access Facilitator
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Pharmacy, the Drug Access Facilitator facilitates, coordinates and evaluates the available programs and resources to access medication reimbursement…
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Quality Manager in Projects
Siemens Energy
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The role of the QMiP is to advise the Project Director/ Project Manager in expediting quality assurance on the project(s). The QMIP is also responsible for managing and/or monitoring the…
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Clinical Practice Educator | Medical
Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, BC
- Part-time
…and leadership concepts in providing clinical guidance and resource support to staff. The CPE assists the Manager in establishing and maintaining standards of care and in providing and…
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Clinical Practice Educator | Post-Anesthetic Recovery / Perioperative
Interior Health Authority
Cranbrook, BC
- Part-time
…and leadership concepts in providing clinical guidance and resource support to staff. The CPE assists the Manager in establishing and maintaining standards of care and in providing and…

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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