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Research Assistant/Technician 2
@ The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Overview
The University of British Columbia is hiring a part-time Research Assistant/Technician 2 in Civil Engineering to support field work on large lakes in remote settings and data analysis. The role covers field deployment of instruments, data processing, report writing and lab and modelling work for a limnology study of Base Mine Lake in Alberta. The posting states a monthly pay range of $4,696 to $5,140 and a job end date of November 11, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and conducting field experiments
- Deploy and service self-recording instruments on remote lakes
- Compile and summarize recorded research data
- Maintain lab stock and distribute supplies
- Participate in lab experiments and numerical modelling
Requirements summary:
- High school graduation plus related training
- Minimum two years of related experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Field work experience preferred
- Experience with oceanographic equipment preferred
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Job description
Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 2
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Family Group
Staff - Union
Department
Laval | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science
Compensation Range
$4,696.00 - $5,140.00 CAD Monthly
Job End Date
November 11, 2027
Posting End Date
October 23, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
To assist with field work on large lakes in remote settings and data analysis
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to the Professor in-charge and interacts with graduate students and other research assistants in the team.
Work Performed
Assists with planning, conducting, field experiments or research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as, developing safety plans, setting up and deploying self-recording instruments.
Assists in analyzing and interpreting research data by performing tasks, such as, assembly, compilation and summary of recorded data.
Utilizing standard techniques and protocols performs various technical tasks.
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard field equipment.
Organizes laboratory and stock, maintains inventory and distributes supplies.
May distribute work assignments to employees at lower classification levels and initiate new employees into routines, procedures and operation of equipment.
Be involved in all aspects of the study of the physical limnology of Base Mine Lake in the oil sands region of Alberta. This will involve:
Expensive, delicate scientific equipment could be damaged if not handled safely. Risk of loss of data if instruments not deployed correctly. Risk or injury or death if safety protocols not followed while working from small power boats in remote settings.
Supervision Received
Supervised by Professor in-charge
Supervision Given
None. May coordinate the work of some graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Field work experience
Experience with oceanographic scientific equipment
Research experience
Research Assistant/Technician 2
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Family Group
Staff - Union
Department
Laval | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science
Compensation Range
$4,696.00 - $5,140.00 CAD Monthly
Job End Date
November 11, 2027
Posting End Date
October 23, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
To assist with field work on large lakes in remote settings and data analysis
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to the Professor in-charge and interacts with graduate students and other research assistants in the team.
Work Performed
Assists with planning, conducting, field experiments or research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as, developing safety plans, setting up and deploying self-recording instruments.
Assists in analyzing and interpreting research data by performing tasks, such as, assembly, compilation and summary of recorded data.
Utilizing standard techniques and protocols performs various technical tasks.
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard field equipment.
Organizes laboratory and stock, maintains inventory and distributes supplies.
May distribute work assignments to employees at lower classification levels and initiate new employees into routines, procedures and operation of equipment.
Be involved in all aspects of the study of the physical limnology of Base Mine Lake in the oil sands region of Alberta. This will involve:
- Preparation for, and participation in, field trips to Base Mine Lake to install new instrumentation, service existing instrumentation, and download data (Valid driver’s license required).
- Detailed analysis and processing of the data, and the writing of summary reports and papers for journal publication.
- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
- Participation in laboratory experimentation and numerical modelling related to Base Mine Lake.
Expensive, delicate scientific equipment could be damaged if not handled safely. Risk of loss of data if instruments not deployed correctly. Risk or injury or death if safety protocols not followed while working from small power boats in remote settings.
Supervision Received
Supervised by Professor in-charge
Supervision Given
None. May coordinate the work of some graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Field work experience
Experience with oceanographic scientific equipment
Research experience
Journal
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