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Test Development Engineer
SCIEX
Vaughan, ON
- $110,000 to $123,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
This position reports to the Senior Test Development Manager and is part of the Test Development / Hardware Development located in Concord and will be an on-site role.
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Automation Project Manager
Actalent
Vancouver, BC
- $90 to $115 CAD / hour
- Contract
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Project Manager, Automation & Controls to manage a portfolio of industrial engineering projects for clients across British Columbia and…
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Technical Product Manager (TPM), Delivery Ops
Mecka
Richmond Hill, ON
- $150,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI labs and robotics companies to train and validate humanoid and…
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Floral Manager - Full Time
Longo's
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Floral Department Manager - Full Time who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast paced, team environment!
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Estimator
Actalent
Calgary, AB
- $80 to $100 CAD / hour
- Contract
…stages through Class 4/5 and Class 3 estimates using available design, execution, and historical project…
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Senior Project Electrical Engineer
ABB
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Lead customer technical meetings, design reviews, and interdisciplinary engineering coordination meetings.
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Manager, Compensation
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Toronto, ON · Four Seasons Corporate Headquarters Toronto
- Full-time
The Manager, Compensation is an experienced compensation professional who owns the day-to-day delivery of Four Seasons compensation programs. As part of the Total Rewards Centre of…
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Manager or Senior Manager, Cross Border Individual Tax
ACCA Careers
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Assist in carrying out cross-border income tax and estate planning
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IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 Consultants & Developers
Banking and Finance Industry
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Identify all potential Change Requests and work with designated Principal Consultant/ Project Manager on these variations
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Project Manager (Construction)
BTY Group
Vancouver, BC
- $75,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…support projects of all sizes and procurement models, from Design-Build and Construction Management to complex P3/AFP delivery. Our adaptable professionals combine engineering expertise…
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Photographer - Hamilton, ON
AutoVerify
Hamilton, ON
- Contract
2-3 shoot days per week, Monday to Friday, daytime hours (between 9 a.m
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Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Registered Nurse
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Geriatrics, your goal in this position is to be responsible for providing expert clinical assessment and for making recommendations regarding the health…
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Wind Turbine Solutions Manager (Canada)
Envision Energy
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Full-time
…capabilities, carry out technical solution planning and configuration design, and provide lifecycle solution support covering project development, bidding, delivery preparation, and…
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Développeur(euse) logiciel sénior C# / Senior C# Software Developer
Eaton Corporation
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
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RQ00838 – Solution Architect – CRM – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
Hours: 7.25 hours per day, 5 days per week
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Product Manager, Growth Partnership
Talencore
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite 2 days per week
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Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges
Synectics Inc.
Peterborough, ON
- $100,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…management experience. Reporting to the Structural Department Manager, the successful candidate will lead projects from initial planning and design through to completion, ensuring…
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Test Development Engineer
Danaher Corporation
Concord, ON · AB · CAN - Concord - AB Sciex LP
- $110,000 to $123,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
This position reports to the Senior Test Development Manager and is part of the Test Development / Hardware Development located in Concord and will be an on-site role.
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Quality Designer Co-op (Summer 2027)
Game Companies
Vancouver, BC
- Volunteer
…8-month term beginning in May 2027. You will report to the Sr Manager, Program Management for EA SPORTS FC…
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Test manager
Ericsson
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
As a Test Manager in PEU-RP you will as a technical leader develop and use agentic AI as tool to drive and define test analysis of new 5G and 6G RAN features, to secure the most efficient…
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Site Finance Leader
Eaton Corporation
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Site Finance Manager provides direct financial leadership for the Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure business unit, serving as a strategic business partner and change agent to…
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Event Marketing Manager (Contract)
Bridgit
Remote, Canada
- $3,500 to $5,000 CAD / month
- Contract
- Remote
Run industry tradeshows end to end: booth registration, booth design and build, shipping and freight, vendor management, staffing schedules, and teardown.
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Senior Environment Artist (Lead)
Game Companies
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Collaborate with the Art Director, Art Outsource Manager, and Producers to ensure work is created accurately and on time.
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Manager, Privacy
Cogeco Connexion
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
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Growth Marketing Manager
Haystack
Canada
- Full-time
This employer is hiring for a Growth Marketing Manager to help run growth channels and experimentation for customer acquisition initiatives.

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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