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Nurse B - Clinical Resource Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for promoting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority through the…
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Graduate Electronics Engineer
targetjobs UK
Wimborne, AB
- Full-time
Ability to communicate effectively within peer group and with manager/team leader.
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Clinical Manager, Transplant & Kidney Care Clinics
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, ON · Charlton Campus
- Full-time
…community partners, referring hospitals, volunteers, and inpatient unit. The multi-site Nephrology Clinics at SJHH are comprised of a variety of clinics, including General Nephrology,…
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Manager Diagnostics Unit
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
…healthier future and improving life, we are searching for a Manager in our Diagnostic Unit, who will support the Division’s values: Client Centered, Integrity, Individuals Matter, Shared…
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Women's Health Labour & Delivery Relief
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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Hospital Based Case Coordinator (N3)
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Department / Unit: Hospital Based Home Care SOGH
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Coordinator Food Services - NFS
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Must have experience with human resource management including job interviews, performance appraisal, scheduling and disciplining of staff
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Housekeeping Cleaner
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English, and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Nurse (N2) - SMHC
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Selkirk, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services or designate, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - SMHC
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Selkirk, MB
Rotating shifts and weekends may be required
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3rd Class Power Engineer
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general direction of the Manager/Chief Engineer and in accordance with the requirements of the Provincial Licensing Standard, the incumbent performs the following:
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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Crisis Clinician (N3) - Crisis Services
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Department / Unit: Mental Health Mobile Crisis Services
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Nurse 2 - Surgery - Orthopedic
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult ER
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients,…
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Unit Assistant
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Unit Clerk provides support and…
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Nurse 4 - Public Health Nurse - TB Services
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License required
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Unit Assistant
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing…
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Crisis Clinician (N3) - Crisis Services
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Under the general direction of the Manager - Crisis Response Services and Clinical Team Leaders, and in collaboration with the CRC Clinical Team, the incumbent is responsible for providing…
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Oracle NetSuite Client Success Manager
RSM Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Perform unit testing/QA of development to ensure the business requirements are being met as requested
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Clinical Therapist - Spryfield Community - Mental Health & Addictions
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
…Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Clinical Therapist provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for…
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Union Store Associate
The Salvation Army in Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
Internal: Ministry Unit leadership, staff, and volunteers.
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Union Store Associate
The Salvation Army in Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
Internal: Ministry Unit leadership, staff, and volunteers.
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Registered Practical Nurse - Critical Care
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required

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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