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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Miramichi, NB
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS · Sydney, NS
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Timmins, ON
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Grande Prairie, AB
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Prince George, BC
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
London, ON
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
St. Thomas, ON
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
…issues, and coordinating necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision. Uses heavy…
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Paid Media Strategist
NP Digital
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Applicants must reside and be authorized to work in Canada
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Manager, Architecture
Fidelity Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Manager, Architecture reports to the Vice President, AI and is responsible for leading the enterprise, domain and solution architecture teams supporting Fidelity Investments Canada. The…
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Vendor Marketing Manager - CA
TD SYNNEX Canada ULC
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Please note this is not a management role – It is an individual contributor Vendor Marketing Manager role.
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Spa Supervisor - The Wickaninnish Inn
Relais & Châteaux
Tofino, BC
- Full-time
Participate in all Human Resource functions within the Spa Department, as directed by the Spa Manager.
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Front Office Supervisor - The Wickaninnish Inn
Relais & Châteaux
Tofino, BC
- Full-time
Participate in all Human Resource functions within the Front Office Department, as directed by the Front Office Manager.
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Executive Housekeeper - The Wickaninnish Inn
Relais & Châteaux
Tofino, BC
- $62,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Be responsible and accountable for the actions of the housekeeping team, working as a “hands-on manager” to meet or exceed guest expectations.
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Housekeeping Leader - The Wickaninnish Inn
Relais & Châteaux
Tofino, BC
- Full-time
…actions of the housekeeping team. You will work as a “hands on manager” assisting the team as they strive to meet or exceed guest…
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(CAN) Technician - HVAC/R
Walmart Canada
Lloydminster, AB
- Full-time
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Morguard
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Serves as a trusted advisor and ATS subject-matter resource for hiring managers, coaching them on how to navigate the applicant tracking system effectively. Provides guidance on best…
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SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Lead
TransAlta
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
…reliability teams across Plant Maintenance, SAP Service and Asset Manager (SSAM) and Resource Scheduling…
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Contract Logistics Inventory Manager
Kuehne+Nagel
Mississauga, ON
- $90,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…Kuehne+Nagel, our Mississauga, ON site is looking for a new Inventory Manager to join our Contract Logistics…
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Senior Manager, Guest Services, Rental and Retail - Year-Round - Full-Time
Blue Mountain Resort
The Blue Mountains, ON
- Full-time
As the Senior Manager, Guest Services, Rentals & Retail, you will lead a team of managers responsible for delivering exceptional experiences across our Guest Services, Rental and Retail…

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 safe operation of teaching and research laboratories, including equipment upgrades, instructional materials, and training for teaching assistants, students, and faculty. Coordinate with department staff and leadership to improve processes, support academic and long-term planning goals, and provide technical guidance on laboratory equipment and software.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering physics, applied physics, or a closely related technical discipline, plus three years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Candidates need strong hands-on mechanical and electronics skills, familiarity with engineering software, machining and fabrication tools, sensors and data acquisition, laboratory safety, and the ability to manage projects 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
Administrative and Organizational Skills
Mentoring and Coaching
Microsoft Windows and Office
Technical Training
Information Systems Management

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Applied Physics
Laboratory Operations
Teaching Laboratories
Research Laboratories
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
Microcontroller Programming
Strain Gauges
Thermocouples
WHMIS
Laser Safety
Compressed Gas Safety

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