Research Assistant/Technician 2

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia Laval | Department of Civil Engineering seeks a Research Assistant/Technician 2 to support field work on large lakes in remote settings and conduct data analysis.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting field experiments, installing instruments, maintaining equipment, and summarizing data for reports. Supervision is provided by the Professor in-charge with collaboration across graduate students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with related training and a minimum of two years of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and inclusion.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting field experiments, and developing safety plans for fieldwork.
• Assist in data analysis by assembling, compiling, and summarizing recorded data.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot standard field equipment.
• Organize laboratory space, stock, and inventory; distribute supplies.
• Participate in field trips to Base Mine Lake to install or service instruments and download data.
• Assist in preparation of reports and papers for journal publication.

Skills

Field work experience

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related training

Tools

Oceanographic equipment

Research equipment handling

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:
• 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.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Field work experience
• Experience with oceanographic scientific equipment
• Research experience