Jobs at The University of British Columbia

Provide part-time research support for infectious-disease projects including data entry and database maintenance, ethics application assistance, sample logging, study materials management, meeting coordination, literature reviews, and support for manuscript/abstract preparation and partner collaborations.

Supervise Accounts Payable and Receivable for the UBC Bookstore and Campus Mail, manage and train three financial staff, reconcile retail systems with Workday, oversee month-end close, ensure compliance with CPSAS, CRA and university policies, improve processes, produce financial reports, and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.

Lead QA initiatives for enterprise integrations across 300+ applications: design test frameworks, drive automation, define test strategy, manage QA resources, improve testing methodology, and ensure quality best practices and risk mitigation throughout the SDLC.

Provide administrative and program support for MSc Audiology and SLP programs including scheduling/timetabling, Workday HR/finance entries, student and clinic scheduling, committee and event support, financial transaction processing, and maintaining program documentation and student records.

Manage financial administration of a portfolio of research grants including reporting, invoicing, variance analysis, risk assessment, budgeting support, compliance and audits. Advise researchers on eligibility and agency policies, prepare financial reports, oversee year-end reconciliations, train staff, lead process improvements, and may supervise support staff while liaising with internal systems (RISE/Workday) and external agencies.

Part-time (≈15 hrs/week) research assistant supporting exercise-science studies: recruit participants, obtain consent, conduct visits, deliver and track exercise interventions, collect and analyze data, assist reporting and program delivery, supervise instructors, and support events and quality control while maintaining participant confidentiality.

Provide research and program support for CPD educational initiatives, including study and evaluation design, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, survey development, report writing, Moodle course support, event coordination, and translating findings into program improvements.

Provide administrative support for faculty grant activities: prepare and proofread proposals, ensure compliance with agency and UBC policies, track applications and awards, maintain records, identify funding opportunities, assist post-award processes, liaise with internal offices and external agencies, and support department research operations.

Advise and support undergraduate Anthropology students across admissions, registration, and progression; manage front-office reception, scheduling, timetabling, and course administration; coordinate admissions, summer programs, exams, TA appointments, and digital lab operations; produce reports, maintain student records, and assist with recruitment and promotional events.

Manage day-to-day planning and delivery of clinical placements across distributed MPT sites; supervise clinical education staff; develop and implement placement policies and procedures; analyze placement data and prepare accreditation reports; liaise with clinical partners and universities for domestic and international placements; oversee faculty appointment processes, budgets, student issues, and privacy-compliant records.

Lead strategic and operational management of a multi‑project neuroimmunology research portfolio for the UBC Chair in Multiple Sclerosis. Responsibilities include program planning, ethics and grant submissions, budget and resource management, stakeholder and partner engagement, regulatory compliance, staff oversight, communications, and knowledge mobilization to advance basic, translational, and clinical research.

Lead UBC's government and community relations strategy, advise senior leadership, build and manage relationships with government and industry, coordinate advocacy across campuses, direct community relations programming, and oversee staff and a $1.4M budget to advance the university's strategic priorities and reputation.

Manage and coordinate complex graduate scholarship competitions, including application intake, adjudication support, payments, communications, events, and awards database maintenance. Liaise with faculty, students, enrolment and finance teams, prepare nomination materials, generate reports, resolve system errors, and support policy interpretation and improvements.

Conduct advanced structural engineering research on reinforced and precast high-rise concrete buildings under seismic loading. Develop conceptual and detailed designs, build nonlinear numerical models in Python/OpenSeesPy, run and interpret seismic analyses, and produce technical reports and peer-reviewed publications. Provide technical oversight and mentorship to students and collaborate with external research partners.

Provide one-on-one and small-group kinesiology services for people with neurological conditions: conduct functional and falls-risk assessments, prescribe and deliver tailored exercise programs (aerobic, balance, strength, flexibility), chart and bill in Jane, communicate clinical changes to the care team, conduct online/in-person assessments, and ensure participant safety, confidentiality, and data quality.

Senior individual contributor providing system-level technical leadership for design, development, modernization, and support of complex educational and administrative platforms. Leads high-complexity features, integrations, CI/CD and security practices, troubleshoots production issues, mentors developers, and ensures scalable, maintainable, and compliant systems.

Coordinates interlibrary loan and document delivery services; creates and maintains signage, displays, digital signage, and website content; performs circulation, acquisitions, equipment troubleshooting, and administrative tasks; supervises student assistants during evening/weekend shifts and provides frontline public service and reference assistance.

Supervise and perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation of low/high-voltage systems and fire protection equipment. Act as Field Safety Representative, allocate and cost jobs, order materials, maintain records, train apprentices, respond to emergencies, and ensure compliance with codes and safety regulations.

Provide executive administrative support to the Director and Administrative Manager of the Okanagan School of Education, coordinating meetings, ARPT/promotion/merit workflows, workload and recruitment logistics, event planning, travel and finance processing, and confidential document management. Maintain calendars, take minutes, manage secure OneDrive folders and SEI reports, and support committees and special projects to ensure timely, accurate administrative services.

Perform advanced bioinformatics analyses of single-cell, spatial genomics, transcriptomics and imaging datasets; design, implement, test and optimize computational pipelines in HPC environments; collaborate with internal and external partners, support trainees, prepare publications, and provide technical guidance on spatial single-cell analysis for cancer genomics projects.