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Business Development Manager
Staff Plus
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
Staff Plus is recruiting for a Business Development Manager for an established industrial manufacturing organization in Burlington. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially…
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Manager, Project Controls (14009)
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $140,176.4 to $175,284.2 CAD / year
- Full-time
As the Manager, Project Controls, you will provide leadership and oversight for integrated project controls functions across the ECE capital portfolio, ensuring consistent application of…
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Supply Chain Manager
Pontosense
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Build the supply chain, and the refurbishment programme, at a fast-growing senior care technology company shipping hardware to 24 countries.
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Project Manager, Renewable Energy Programs (14011)
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $140,176.4 to $175,284.2 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a senior-level practitioner at the forefront of advancing the Department’s and TTC’s strategic goals and objectives, the Project Manager leads integrated TTC and consultant project…
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Business Development Manager- Toronto
Digicast
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Business Development Manager – Toronto Market is responsible for driving new business, developing and nurture strategic relationships in the GTA, and positioning Digicast as the premier…
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Industry Development Manager
COVE
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships & Industry Development, the Manager, Industry Development leads the delivery and expansion of COVE’s Innovation Challenges Program, and related…
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Manager Fleet Facilities & Inventory Services
Regional Municipality of Peel
Brampton, ON
- Other
…Facility Services, 1 Supervisor, Fleet Services, 1 Project Manager, Facility Services, and 4 Specialists, Fleet Safety. You will also have oversight of the indirect team of 27 employees…
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Field Tech Senior Manager (hybrid)
NTT DATA Services
Victoria, BC
We are currently seeking a Field Tech Senior Manager (hybrid) to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia (CA-BC), Canada (CA) (hybrid).
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Senior Engineering Manager, Identity Platform
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
- $170,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
We’re hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the development and modernization of KaseyaOne, the identity platform supporting authentication and access management across Kaseya's…
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Defence Sales Manager - Canada
Alta Ares
Ottawa / Toronto, .
- Full-time
…international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product…
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Manager, Customer Success Technology
Jobber
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Success Operations, the Manager, Customer Success Technology will own the technology that powers Customer Success teams. This is a hands-on people leader…
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Senior Manager, Initiatives & Implementation Business Financial Services
RBC
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Assessment Manager (EU / NA)
Trindent Consulting
Canada
- Full-time
The Assessment Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing assigned client assessments. The role identifies business-process improvement opportunities, develops and…
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Senior Systems Analyst (Power Platform Developer)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, NL
- $41.97 to $49.45 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Finance Accounting Manager
Leaf Infusions Inc.
New Westminster, BC
- Full-time
Leaf Infusions Inc. is a cannabis brand house specializing in innovation, development, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis-infused products on the West Coast of Canada in British…
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Bolton, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Finance Manager, Corporate Consolidations and working with our global Husky Finance teams, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in the timely and accurate…
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Financial Manager - PLM (Product Line Mgmt)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Internal Communications Manager – Corporate Communications
MDA Space
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Paid Social Manager
Scribd, Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Maintenance Manager-FR
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Senior Human Resources Generalist-FR
Top Aces
Dorval, QC
- Full-time
The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides broad, hands-on support across HR operations and the employee lifecycle for Canadian and European operations. Key areas include compensation…
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Senior Manager / Manager, Recovery & Restructuring (Full Time)
MNP
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- Full-time
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Senior Manager, Innovation Development
MNP
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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DevSecOps Technical Lead, Cryptography
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- Full-time
…the Bank’s digital trust foundations. You will report to the Senior Director, Asset Management and Data Protection.Our team stands out through its technical expertise, strong collaboration,…

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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