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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Clinic Assistant - AY2
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a highly motivated AY2 - Clinic Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide administrative support to the…
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Transportation Coordinator, Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday 12:00pm-10pm
Martin Brower UK and Ireland
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Responsible for Pride data collection and entry
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Laboratory Assistant
ALS
North Vancouver, BC · CAN - BC - North Vancouver
- Full-time
When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
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Fellowship and Bursary Administrative Assistant
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, the Fellowship and Bursary Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the department’s fellowship and…
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Administrative Assistant
MEGALIFE INC.
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
MEGALIFE INC., a licensed pharmaceutical wholesale company, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our growing team.
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Part-Time Sales Lead - Stuart Weitzman
Caleres
Halton Hills, ON
- Part-time
Collaborate with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
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Christmas Kettle Assistant
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Smiths Falls, ON · Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps
- Part-time
The Christmas Kettle Assistant helps to organize, direct, and supervise the work performed by Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker activities.
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Physiotherapy Assistant
Lifemark Health Group
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Physiotherapy Assistant - 1585 Tenth Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K1E 3E8
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Physiotherapy Assistant
Lifemark Health Group
Ottawa, ON
- $17.6 to $21.17 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Physiotherapy Assistant - Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres Pro Plus
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Intermediate Accountant
Univerus
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $50,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Reports to the Corporate Controller or Assistant Controller (if within a portfolio), within the Finance team
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Human Resources Staffing Coordinator Full Time (BARRIE)
The Home Depot Canada
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
Ensuring associate availabilities meet minimum requirements as per business needs and partner with Department Supervisor/Assistant Store Manager (DS/ASM) should they not
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pouch Assistant (Floater) - Morning / Eve Shift Flexibility
ePac Flexible Packaging
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The Pouch Assistant works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac and will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and…
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Anesthesia Assistant
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
An Anesthesia Assistant (AA) is a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Nurse who holds a Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant Certification from a Canadian Society of…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Prince Albert, SK
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Receptionist
Mount Pleasant Group
Richmond Hill, ON
- $52,332 to $55,951 CAD / year
- Full-time
Complete assigned administrative tasks during periods of low reception activity, such as filing, data entry, and record maintenance.
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Welland, ON
- Contract
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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Scientific Assistant
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
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…
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PMO Administrator (Admin Assistant)
Aston Carter
Cambridge, ON
- $22 to $23 CAD / hour
- Contract
Administrative support experience, including handling documentation, data entry, and general office duties.
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Pharmacy Assistant Specialty - Express Scripts Canada
The Cigna Group
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
- Other
Our Mississauga Pharmacy Location is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant, Specialty that provides meaningful support at the right time to our members for better health and peace of mind.
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Production Pharmacy Assistant - Express Scripts Canada
The Cigna Group
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
- Other
Our Mississauga Pharmacy Location is seeking a Production Pharmacy Assistant that provides meaningful support at the right time to our members for better health and peace of mind.
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
St. Thomas, ON
- Part-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
St. Thomas, ON
- Full-time
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing

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 development, maintenance, and upgrading of teaching and research laboratories, including equipment, instructional materials, safety procedures, and training for students, faculty, and teaching assistants. Coordinate with department staff and leadership to improve processes, support academic and planning goals, and ensure effective day-to-day laboratory operations.

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; an equivalent combination may be considered. Candidates need strong hands-on mechanical and electronics skills, experience with engineering software and laboratory equipment, organizational and project management abilities, and the ability to mentor users and maintain safety certifications.

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
Administrative and Organizational Skills
Microsoft Windows and Office
Technical Training
Process Improvement
Interpersonal Communication

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Applied Physics
Teaching Laboratories
Research Laboratories
Laboratory Safety
WHMIS
Laser Safety
Compressed Gas Safety
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
LabVIEW
ANSYS
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Power Supplies
Digital Oscilloscopes
LCR Meters
Signal Generators
Data Acquisition
Milling Machines
Lathes
Laser Cutting
3D Printers
3D Scanners
Bioprinters
Microcontrollers
Python

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