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Job Description
This position is for a Laboratory Technician in the School of Engineering, responsible for supporting teaching and research labs by fabricating equipment, preparing samples, maintaining machinery, and training graduate and teaching assistants. Key responsibilities include research project support, training users on equipment operation and safety, procurement of supplies and equipment, and ensuring lab safety compliance. Qualifications include a postsecondary degree in civil or mechanical engineering, over two years of relevant experience, and the ability to work independently with strong technical and problem-solving skills.
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Requirements
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Postsecondary degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
- Over 2 years' experience in private sector or educational laboratory environment is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to carry out complex tasks with little supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment and resolve technical problems.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and knowledge of safety issues.
- Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new systems as they come on line.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret University policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and reports.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. First Aid and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous
- Materials Information System) certification is an asset.
- Ability to work independently or within a team
- with minimal supervision is expected.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Technician at University of British Columbia close on 16 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of British Columbia, in Kelowna, British Columbia, CA. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
How do I apply for this job?
Click the Apply button on this page — it takes you to University of British Columbia's official application portal, where you submit your application directly to the university. Tenurify only aggregates the listing and never handles applications or charges candidates.
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