Research Assistant/Technician 2

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

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Assistant/Technician 2 to support field work on large lakes and data analysis. You will assist with planning, instrument deployment, data processing and reporting under supervision of a professor in-charge.

The role requires at least a high school diploma with related training and two years of related experience, willingness to work in remote field settings, and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with related training and two years of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate field equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting field experiments or tasks.
• Develop safety plans and set up/deploy self-recording instruments.
• Analyze and interpret data; assemble, compile and summarize recordings.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot standard field equipment.
• Organize laboratory and stock; manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Field work experience

Driver's license

Oceanographic equipment handling

Education

High school diploma

Two years related experience

Tools

Oceanographic equipment

Job description

## **Job Title**Research Assistant/Technician 2### ## **Job Category**CUPE 116## Job ProfileCUPE 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 DateNovember 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 experienceExperience with oceanographic scientific equipmentResearch experience