Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Health -> School of Medical Sciences

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

Ongoing until filled

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$75,755.00 - $98,528.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Start Date

9/1/2026

End Date

5/31/2027

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

Application review will begin on June 29, 2026.

*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:
• Recruitment range: $75,755 to $83,525. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $98,528. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Mandate:
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day administrative, operational, and technical activities of the School, and serves as the main point of contact for the faculty, staff, and students with reference to UVic central administration. The Operations Manager works closely with the Academic Head and the Director of Administration and completes UVic reports relating the research and educational initiatives of the School.

Objectives:

• The Operations Manager is responsible for the HR and finance administration and operational management of School staff and provides oversight to relevant processes and procedures for the team and for the laboratories.
• The Operations Manager oversees Laboratory and study spaces safety, facilities management, and security needs, as well as manages core equipment in the laboratory spaces, including coordinating training on core equipment.
• Some flexible hours may be required for meetings or further training. This position requires the handling of compresses gases and the coordination of other large deliveries in alignment with on campus OHSE provided training.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree plus three years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical materials such as budget analysis, proposals, and presentations.
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets, forecasting for future needs, working with financial systems and other accounting, and purchasing procedures is preferred.
• Understanding or experience working in a laboratory environment is an asset.
• Understanding graduate studies or experience working with graduate students is an asset.
• Understanding of Human Resources practices and working within a unionized environment.

Additional Information

SMS Operations Manager Job Description