Research Intern

Hiring: Research Intern (1 year contract)
Organization: Sudbury Shared Harvest
Location: Sudbury, Ontario

Sudbury Shared Harvest is a charitable organization with a mission to cultivate community health by connecting people, the food we eat and the land it comes from. We support people in gaining the knowledge, skills and resources they need to access or grow their own food in a way that enhances our urban environment. sudburysharedharvest.ca

This opportunity is dependent on grants which require the candidate to meet the following:

• New entrant into the work force, transitioning to a new career, or unemployed or underemployed and entering a new field
• Have not previously participated in an internship position funded by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) or Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program
• 30 years of age or younger when the position begins
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a status refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Sudbury Shared Harvest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating community health by connecting people, the food we eat and the land it comes from. We support people in gaining the knowledge, skills and resources they need to access or grow their own food in a way that enhances our urban environment. We are currently conducting a study into heavy metals in locally grown foods.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Review and summarize selected literature
• Travel to field sites to collect and record data and/or collect samples
• Process samples for analysis
• Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
• Manage and respond to project-related emails
• Attend project meetings
• Summarize and report on project results
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Required qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• M.Sc. in a related field or BSc. with relevant research experience
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures employed in scientific research
• Strong time-management skills; ability to be flexible and self-directed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; good communication skills.
• Valid Ontario Drivers License.

Terms of employment

Position type: Temporary one year contract, part-to-full time hours to be negotiated.

Compensation: $45,000; with 4 weeks of paid vacation.

Location: Sudbury, Ontario. In person, with some work from home required.

Ideal start date: as soon as possible (flexible)

Sudbury Shared Harvest is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter and resume together as a single PDF to hello@sudburysharedharvest.ca referencing ‘Bilingual Education Coordinator’ position in the subject line of your email.

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Application deadline: applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all who apply, but please note that we will only be contacting candidates who are selected for an interview.