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Senior Finance Analyst, Operations Finance & Analytics
Napoleon
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a…
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Document Management Specialist
Pacific Northern Gas Ltd.
Fort St. John, BC · Smithers, BC · Terrace, BC · Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…(N.E.) Ltd. PNG also owns and operates natural gas distribution systems and a gas processing plant in the province’s northeast. This includes approximately 3,000 km of distribution mains…
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AI solutions developer
Maya HTT
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Maya HTT is a world leading developer of digital industries software solutions. The world’s top tier engineering and manufacturing organizations rely on MAYA’s experience and expertise to…
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Distribution Engineering Co-op Student - 4 Month Casual
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION
Hay River, NT
- Other
The role combines hands-on engineering support, asset management, GIS data maintenance, estimating, standards development, and project coordination. Working in a collaborative team…
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Applied Scientist, ITA-Global Hiring Science
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
…state-of-the-art research, advanced software tools, new AI systems, and machine learning algorithms, leveraging Amazon's in-house tech stack to bring innovative solutions to life. Join ITA…
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Quality Continuous Improvement Technincan
Wonderbrands
Amherst, NS
- Other
…Cereboro, and working with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineering team to perform root cause analyses. By ensuring all issues are properly diagnosed and assigned to the appropriate…
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Développeur(euse) logiciel sénior / Senior Software Developer - Clear ID
Genetec
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…centralizes and automates access control across physical security systems. We are a passionate team who is working with the latest technologies in software…
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Applied AI Engineer - Canada
Saransh Inc
Montreal, QC
- Contract
…development teams. Success in this role requires solid software engineering fundamentals, practical experience with AI application development, strong problem-solving skills, and the…
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Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer
Charger Logistics Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
…cloud infrastructure, drive automation strategies, and mentor engineering teams while architecting mission-critical systems across Azure and GCP…
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Intermediate Piping Engineer
The JNE Group of Companies
Hamilton, ON
- $89,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
JNE Consulting is a progressive, multidisciplinary engineering services firm headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Merrillville, Indiana. We…
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AI Architect
KTek Resourcing
Toronto, ON
- Contract
This also includes driving segmentation initiatives and delivering value through data engineering.
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Property & Maintenance Manager
Scotlynn
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
Oversight of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and mechanical building systems
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Solution Architect- .NET (microservices)
Charger Logistics Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
…direction, make the key technical calls, and work closely with engineering, DevOps, QA and frontend teams to keep the platform fast, reliable and easy to change. You'll still write code,…
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Maintenance and Renovations Specialist
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- Full-time
Basic knowledge of hydronic heating systems and furnaces
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QA & UI .NET Developer - ASL Distribution (Oakville)
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Reliability Engineering
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…mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and integrated systems. You'll partner closely with Engineering, Verification Test, Quality, Service, and Manufacturing teams to transform…
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Systems Engineer
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- Full-time
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Compliance Officer
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Toronto, ON
…cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Technology, and Engineering…
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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer I
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Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer I here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support production and engineering teams across electronics assemblies, sealants, coatings, adhesives, chemical…
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Salesforce Solution Architect
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- $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…degree in computer science, business computing, information systems, computer or software engineering, mathematics, or another relevant field of study at an equivalent…
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Fire Protection Engineering New Graduate
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Vancouver, BC · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Manager, Product, Pricing & Integrations Operations
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- Full-time
…products. You'll partner with Pricing Strategy, Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and Sales Operations, and your business requirements will influence the roadmap for our…
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Millwright Mechanic
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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

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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