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Nursing Unit Assistant
Interior Health Authority
Merritt, BC
- Full-time
Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
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Ladies Fit Model/Assistant Buyer
YM INC.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…the remaining 70% of your day will be spent as a Merchandise Assistant. Here you will assist the buyer with general buying administrative functions, complete market research and competition…
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Fashion Assistant Buyer
YM INC.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
ASSISTANT BUYER with an Eye for the Latest Trends
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Men’s Fit Model/Merchandise Assistant – Fashion
YM INC.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…the remaining 70% of your day will be spent as a Merchandise Assistant. Here you will assist the buyer with general buying administrative functions, complete market research and competition…
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Retail Sales Assistant
Hype Events
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $41,000 to $45,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…looking to begin a career in a new industry, we provide the training and support to help you develop…
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Entry level Event Assistant
Hype Events
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $41,000 to $45,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
For those who perform well and want to take on more responsibility, there is scope to develop into campaign, training and team leadership responsibilities as you gain experience.
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Assistant Manager
Moores Clothing
Nanaimo, BC
- Full-time
As an Assistant Store Manager, you will partner with your Store Manager to support store team members to achieve sales performance expectations through active coaching, development of a…
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Assistant Manager: Ski & Ride School - Salary
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler, BC
- Temporary
1-3 years ski/snowboard instructor experience and 1 year of supervisory experience required
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Assistant Manager SQUAMISH Outlet Store
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler, BC
- Full-time
…discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your…
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Full-Time Irregularly Scheduled Interfacility Emergency Medical Call Taker - I-EMCT (PTN)
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…to the call receiving function, as provided through ongoing training and continuing dispatch education. Maintain educational requirements of BCEHS. Follow policy and procedure and report…
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Rehabilitation Assistant, Sunny Hill
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Occupational Therapist I
Covenant Health Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
…an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the…
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executive assistant
Computer Modelling Group
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Home help – light housekeeping
JobsMedia.io
Berthierville, QC
- Full-time
What does the light housekeeping home care assistant position entail?
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Retail Floor Supervisor - Brampton (12-Month Contract)
Talize
Brampton, ON
- $45,760 CAD / year
- Contract
…accuracy, and floor coverage while contributing to hiring, training, and developing team members. The Supervisor helps drive smooth operations, loss prevention, and employee engagement to…
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Education Consultant – Special Education Inuktitut
Kativik llisarniliriniq
Kuujjuaq, QC
- Full-time
Under the Assistant Director of Complementary Services, the Consultant will work in close collaboration with the other special education consultants in all areas of special education to…
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Education Consultant – Inuktitut Curriculum Development and Support
Kativik llisarniliriniq
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The position of Education Consultant in Curriculum Development and Support reports to the Assistant Director of the first language curriculum development department. The Curriculum…
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HCA
Senior Helpers
Penticton, BC
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Evening shift
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Assistant Supervisor Track Maintenance-CA
CN
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
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Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Senior Helpers
Vernon, BC
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Evening shift
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Teaching Support Asst (Learning Support Asst)
Rimo Jobs
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Join Us as a Teaching Support Assistant/Learning Support Assistant at Park Lane Academy
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Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Senior Helpers
West Kelowna, BC
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Evening shift
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Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Senior Helpers
Lake Country, BC
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Evening shift
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Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Senior Helpers
Kelowna, BC
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Evening shifts
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Administrative Assistant
RBC Dominion Securities
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
The RBC Dominion Securities branch located in Calgary North branch is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to a successful Advisory Team.

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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