QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have completed or be in the process of completing a post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, etc.). Experience and/or training in environmental or related analyses is an asset.

NOHFC REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• You are a new entrant into the work force, are transitioning to a new career, or have been unemployed or underemployed and are entering a new field;
• You have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship;
• You are at least 18 years of age; and
• You reside, and are legally entitled to work, in Canada
  This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. More information about the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/public-program/workforce-development-program/
  Why Lakehead University?
  Application Deadline:
  Monday, July 28, 2025 - 11:59am
  No, not eligible for benefits
  Reference Number:

• Research planning
• Sample preparation (chemical extractions, digestions, drying, sieving, etc. of soils, sediments, waters, and biological tissues)
• Use of cutting-edge analytical Brooks Rand systems for measuring total mercury and methylmercury and other complementary assays in aquatic toxicology and environmental science across the two laboratories.
• Analytical QA/QC procedures following the ISO17025 standards and other research-project specific needs.
• Data organization and analysis
• Writing and dissemination of results: contributing to peer-reviewed journal articles and reports to research partners