The Advisor, Co-op & Career Education provides student-centred co-op and career advising for an assigned portfolio of programs and faculties, helping Lakehead students and graduates clarify their career goals, build employment readiness, and pursue meaningful employment.

Working closely with Deans, Program Chairs, faculty and internal and external partners, the Advisor supports all stages of the co-op student experience, maintains accurate records and interprets academic policies. The role develops and delivers career education initiatives, tools and resources, serves as a key contact for students, faculty advisors and employers, and collaborates with employer-facing colleagues to strengthen industry relationships. Through this work, the Advisor supports high-quality work-integrated learning experiences and positive graduate employment outcomes.

Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation. 

The Advisor, Co-op & Career Education provides student-centred co-op and career advising for an assigned portfolio of programs and faculties, helping Lakehead students and graduates clarify their career goals, build employment readiness, and pursue meaningful employment.

Working closely with Deans, Program Chairs, faculty and internal and external partners, the Advisor supports all stages of the co-op student experience, maintains accurate records and interprets academic policies. The role develops and delivers career education initiatives, tools and resources, serves as a key contact for students, faculty advisors and employers, and collaborates with employer-facing colleagues to strengthen industry relationships. Through this work, the Advisor supports high-quality work-integrated learning experiences and positive graduate employment outcomes.

Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation. 

The International Admissions Officer supports the growth of Lakehead University’s international student community by guiding international applicants through the undergraduate admissions process. The role assesses international academic credentials and English language qualifications, determines admissibility to the University and its undergraduate programs, and participates in international recruitment initiatives that support the University’s internationalization goals.
Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation.

The International Admissions Officer supports the growth of Lakehead University’s international student community by guiding international applicants through the undergraduate admissions process. The role assesses international academic credentials and English language qualifications, determines admissibility to the University and its undergraduate programs, and participates in international recruitment initiatives that support the University’s internationalization goals.
Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation.

The Department of Psychology is seeking an experienced and collaborative Psychology Clinic Director to provide leadership and oversight of the Psychology Clinic. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Programs, the Psychology Clinic Director will operationalize the direction and goals of the Department’s Clinical Psychology Programs within the Clinic.

The position provides leadership across clinic operations, clinical training coordination, supervision, quality assurance, program evaluation, and strategic collaboration. The Psychology Clinic Director will work closely with students, clinical supervisors, faculty, staff, clients, and community partners to support high-quality clinical services and student training within the Department’s scientist-practitioner model.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 6^th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/Department of Psychology

Reference # HBS-2027-28-02

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences / Department of Psychology. Applicants with teaching interests and research expertise in areas related to social, cultural or developmental psychology are encouraged to apply. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1^st, 2027.

The Department of Psychology is located on both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campus with this position being located at the Orillia campus. The small vibrant city of Orillia is located in central Ontario and known for its lakeside setting, cultural festivals, and welcoming community. A flourishing campus, local growing economic activity along with easy access to the natural beauty of the area provides an excellent quality of life for scholars, students, and families.

Applicants should note that there is limited research laboratory space in Orillia, and dedicated research space is not available for this position. Accordingly, applicants whose research programs can be conducted without on-site laboratory facilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate how their proposed research program can be successfully developed within the available campus infrastructure, including through collaborative, community or field-based, online, or other non-laboratory research approaches.

The Department in Orillia offers a 4-year HBA program with plans to expand programming in the future. The Department more broadly offers at the Thunder Bay campus arts and science undergraduate programs, graduate programs in Psychological Science (MSc and PhD), MA Clinical Psychology, and a CPA-accredited PhD Clinical Psychology degree.

The successful candidate will:    

1. Hold a doctorate degree in psychology before starting the position.
2. Demonstrate research productivity and the capacity to develop a strong research program and attract external research funding;
3. Have demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses broadly related to their area of expertise and have evidence of an effective teaching record.
4. Have demonstrated knowledge of, or expertise in teaching, advanced statistics courses at the undergraduate level
5. Demonstrated commitments to equity, diversity, decolonization, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.
6. Demonstrated ability for substantive contributions to departmental service roles (e.g., recruitment, student advising, curriculum development and review)

5. Be able to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research and contribute to the service and administrative activities of the department, and the university; and,

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is: Lecturer: 

• Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223

Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Dr. Rupert Klein, Chair of the Department of Psychology at (807) 343-8535 or via email at rgklein@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Psychology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.

Review of applications will begin on November 9^th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference #HBS-2027-28-02 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Attn: Dr. Mirella Stroink, Dean

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1

e-mail: fhbs@lakeheadu.ca

Position Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: Lakehead University does not use artificial intelligence (AI) software to screen, assess, or select candidates for this position.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 orhuman.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The Registered International Student Immigration Advisor supports the success and well-being of Lakehead University’s diverse community of over 1,500 international students, from pre-arrival through graduation.

Reporting to the Director of International Student Services and working collaboratively with university departments, academic and administrative teams, and external government agencies, the International Student Immigration Advisor serves as a primary institutional resource and authority on immigration-related matters affecting international students and the University.

Operating with a high degree of professional autonomy, the Advisor applies advanced immigration expertise, intercultural competence, and sound professional judgment to provide expert advice on complex immigration matters and ensure compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements. The role provides guidance to students, and other University personnel; interprets and communicates evolving immigration legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements; and develops proactive approaches to identify and mitigate institutional and student-related risks.

As a student-facing professional, the Advisor provides comprehensive immigration and international student advising throughout the student journey, from pre-arrival and onboarding through studies, graduation, and post-graduation transitions. The role supports students in navigating immigration requirements, university processes, and the broader challenges of adapting to and succeeding in a new academic and cultural environment. This includes providing responsive, culturally informed support for complex student needs, including crisis response, conflict resolution, and situations that may affect student success, retention, or continued study. This role contributes to student retention and success while advancing Lakehead’s internationalization and global engagement priorities.

Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation. 

The Registered International Student Immigration Advisor supports the success and well-being of Lakehead University’s diverse community of over 1,500 international students, from pre-arrival through graduation.

Reporting to the Director of International Student Services and working collaboratively with university departments, academic and administrative teams, and external government agencies, the International Student Immigration Advisor serves as a primary institutional resource and authority on immigration-related matters affecting international students and the University.

Operating with a high degree of professional autonomy, the Advisor applies advanced immigration expertise, intercultural competence, and sound professional judgment to provide expert advice on complex immigration matters and ensure compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements. The role provides guidance to students, and other University personnel; interprets and communicates evolving immigration legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements; and develops proactive approaches to identify and mitigate institutional and student-related risks.

As a student-facing professional, the Advisor provides comprehensive immigration and international student advising throughout the student journey, from pre-arrival and onboarding through studies, graduation, and post-graduation transitions. The role supports students in navigating immigration requirements, university processes, and the broader challenges of adapting to and succeeding in a new academic and cultural environment. This includes providing responsive, culturally informed support for complex student needs, including crisis response, conflict resolution, and situations that may affect student success, retention, or continued study. This role contributes to student retention and success while advancing Lakehead’s internationalization and global engagement priorities.

Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation. 

The Recruitment Admissions Assistant contributes to Lakehead University’s undergraduate enrolment goals by supporting the administrative functions of the recruitment and admissions team, and in the receipt and processing of applicant data files and admission documentation (e.g., assisting with data imports and distributions and processing admission documents).

Application Deadline:  December 1, 2026

Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Faculty of Engineering

Reference #: ENG-2026-27-08

NSERC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC)

Nature Inspired Biomimetics and Engineering

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for an NSERC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Nature Inspired Biomimetics and Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering. The academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate.  The position will commence within four to six months following the CRC notice of approval.  The CRC position is for five (5) years and is renewable once and subject to approval by the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs (TIPs) Secretariat. 

The Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at Lakehead University provides undergraduate and graduate degrees for six branches of engineering and offers professional engineering education in fields of Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Software engineering. With strong ties with local industries, many state-of-the-art research laboratories and MSc and PhD programs, the faculty is an attractive host for graduate studies in nature inspired engineering topics.   

Lakehead University also has several centralized labs to support research, including the Lakehead University Instrumentation Lab. Lakehead University is also a member of the SHARCNET Computing Consortium. For further information about the Faculty of Engineering, please contact Dr. David Barnett, Interim Dean, Faculty of Engineering.  Detailed information on the Departments in Engineering is available through the Faculty of Engineering website.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is one who can contribute to the development of nature inspired engineering and/or systems. Researchers with interests in sustainable engineering processes and systems are particularly encouraged to apply.

Tier 2 CRCs are intended for outstanding and innovative emerging researchers whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their fields and are recognized as leaders in their fields. The Chair will increase the research capacity and training opportunities in nature derived processes and systems at Lakehead University. The Chair will also add to the continuing development of research excellence within the Faculty of Engineering within the University.

Candidates are also expected to demonstrate a strong record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, advisory committees), and a demonstrated record of working with and mentoring students, trainees, and research personnel. The candidates are expected to have outstanding track-record in the field of nature inspired materials and/or systems.  Evidence of excellence in teaching will be assessed through teaching accomplishments, and a teaching dossier that can be submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below).  Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

Nominees to the CRC Program will develop and implement a plan for establishing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive research and training environment that promotes co-creation with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, not-for-profit and philanthropic), in order to increase research knowledge mobilization and translation for the benefit of all Canadians.

In addition, Lakehead University requires that applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Engineering, or a related area. The position requires eligibility for professional engineering licensure in Ontario (PEO), or an equivalent provincial body in Canada; candidates not currently licensed will be expected to achieve licensure within three years of appointment. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing research strengths.

Compensation

The expected annual compensation range for this position is:

-  Assistant Professor: $88,094 – $133,223

-  Associate Professor: $141,099 – $191,099

Salary will be determined in accordance with collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Tier 2 CRCs at Lakehead will receive an additional $5,000 CRC stipend in their first term.

CRC Eligibility

Tier 2 CRCs are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. Candidates for Tier 2 Chair positions must meet all the requirements for Tier 2 CRCs and be eligible for assistant or associate professor positions. Tier 2 CRCs normally are not more than 10 years from commencing their first independent academic research-related appointment at the time of submitting the nomination to the CRC Secretariat.  The CRC Nomination will be submitted by April 1, 2027.

However, Lakehead University may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their first independent academic research-related appointment if the candidate has experienced career interruptions based on the categories outlined here. Lakehead University will seek CRC eligibility approval for shortlisted candidates only.

Successful candidates will:

            *  be excellent emerging world-class researchers who have demonstrated research creativity;

            *  have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years;

*  as chairholders, have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students, and future researchers; and

*  be proposing an original, innovative research program in molecular imaging that is of the highest quality.

For the duration of the CRC, a reduced teaching load will allow the Chair to dedicate the majority of their time to research; they will be provided with a start-up grant, CFI-JELF Infrastructure Grant, an annual research grant, and research space appropriate for the proposed CRC’s program of research.

Application Requirements and Deadline

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # ENG-2026-27-08 should include:

A complete application as one electronic pdf file consists of:

1.         Cover letter (up to 2 pages) and letter of interest with a statement confirming eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC (not more than 10 years from commencing their first independent academic research-related appointment at the time of submitting the nomination to the CRC anticipated to be in March 2027.

2.         Detailed curriculum vitae (any format) with link to an up-to-date ORCID profile;

3.         Significant Contributions and Impact (1 page) with three publications included;

4.         Statement of Research Interests and description of Proposed CRC Research Five-Year Research Program (approximately 5 pages);

5.         Statement of Teaching Philosophy (up to 3 pages);

6.         Statement describing the candidate's contributions, or potential contributions to, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student, staff, and faculty body (up to 1 page); and

7.         Name and contact information of three references, at least one of whom must be at arm’s length.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Once your application is submitted, you will be asked to complete a mandatory brief self-identification survey that is a CRC requirement. The questions in the survey are voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning and program reporting. Applicants should submit their complete electronic application quoting reference number Reference # ENG-2026-27-08 to:

Dr. David Barnett, Interim Dean

Faculty of Engineering

Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Email to: admin.engineering@lakeheadu.ca

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Please note that this job posting is for an existing CRC vacancy.  Lakehead University does not use artificial intelligence (AI) software to screen, assess, or select candidates for this position.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with the Office of Research Services in completing a CRC Tier 2 and CFI nomination package expected to be completed within four months of acceptance of the CRC conditional appointment.

If you have questions about the CRC program at Lakehead University, please contact Anne Klymenko, Director, Research Services by email: aklymenk@lakeheadu.ca or by telephone at 807-343-8010 Ext. 8223.

World-Class Research, Global Impact

For 60 years, students and world-class researchers have chosen Lakehead University to drive transformative discovery, address society’s most complex challenges, and shape what’s next. Consistently celebrated for its extraordinary research intensity, Lakehead is ranked the #2 undergraduate research university in Canada by Research Infosource—holding the top spot nationally for not-for-profit research income and leading the country in cross-sector Artificial Intelligence research collaborations. Internationally recognized as a powerhouse for global impact, Lakehead ranks 90th worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, while standing as the #1 university in Canada and North America with under 10,000 students for global impact. Fully aligned with our Strategic Plan, Research Plan, CRC EDI Action Plan, and Institutional EDI Action Plan, we actively invite outstanding scholars to join our vibrant research ecosystem. Nestled in the diverse and culturally rich communities of Thunder Bay, Orillia, and Barrie, our unique campus environments inspire innovative thinking, dynamic community-partnered innovation, and opportunities to drive meaningful, real-world research impact.

Lakehead University and our Community

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that the CRC Program imposes no restrictions on nominees concerning nationality or country of residence.

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

Lakehead University recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leave due to illness, leaves due to caring for family members, or slowdowns due to chronic illness or disability) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration in the assessment of the candidate. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted their research in their application. Lakehead also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, community-based research, other forms of scholarly expression, and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

Lakehead University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leaves, slowdowns due to illness or disability, etc.) can have on a nominee’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the review and assessment of application materials.

Please visit our Office of Human Rights and Equity website and our Human Resources website with regards to accommodations and to explore all of the supports our organization provides to enable a strong and connected employment experience.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Katherine Mends at the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Additional Information

The Canada Research Chairs Program supports outstanding researchers in areas that will further Lakehead's Strategic Research Plan. All Chair nominations are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information and further details on eligibility criteria. The Lakehead University CRC EDI Action Plan is available here and information regarding our EDI policies can be found here.

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in Prevention Intervention Evaluation at the EPID@Work Research Institute.

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Prevention Intervention Evaluation will be responsible for leading the design, execution, and analysis of research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of occupational health and safety (OHS) interventions under the leadership of Dr. Vicki Kristman.

The successful candidate will apply rigorous evaluation methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods) to assess workplace programs, policies, and tools aimed at preventing work-related injury and disability. Working within an interdisciplinary team and community partners, the Fellow will ensure that interventions are evidence-based and scientifically validated before broader scaling.

The successful candidate will develop and evaluate OHS interventions using the 6SQuID intervention development framework to address workplace challenges identified through our Northwestern Ontario Workplace and Worker Health Study cohort results.

This is a full-time position supported by ongoing Institute grant funding. The initial term of this position will be until March 31, 2027, with funding currently confirmed for up to three years. The position offers an opportunity for long-term growth and career advancement, including potential progression within the Institute's scientific career pathway based on performance, qualifications, and achievements.

Research Environment:

• Members of the Institute conduct research in three main research areas: mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEA); and knowledge mobilization and implementation (KMI). This is an excellent opportunity for new PhD graduates in Epidemiology, Public Health, Occupational Health Sciences, or Program Evaluation to apply their training and build an independent program of research.
• The research fellow will benefit from an active, well-funded interdisciplinary research environment with multiple opportunities for publication. The stipend is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Opportunities for the fellow to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged.

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics at the EPID@Work Research Institute.

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics will provide advanced statistical support across a diverse portfolio of workplace health research projects. Working closely with researchers, trainees, and community partners, the successful candidate will contribute to study design, data analysis, grant development, scientific publications, and knowledge translation activities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent PhD graduates in Biostatistics to build an independent program of research within a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and well-funded research environment. Opportunities to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged.

This is a full-time position supported by ongoing Institute grant funding. The initial term of this position will be until March 31, 2027, with funding currently confirmed for up to three years. The position offers an opportunity for long-term growth and career advancement, including potential progression within the Institute's scientific career pathway based on performance, qualifications, and achievements.

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This position is posted until filled

Under direct supervision, performs work of moderate complexity related to departmental teaching, research, and/or administrative activities. Work is directly related to teaching and/or research. The Technologist performs routine laboratory work or laboratory duties in accordance with direction and guidelines. 

Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Appointment

Petrology and Geochemistry

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026

Department of Geology
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Reference # SES-2026-27-03

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the general areas of petrology and/or geochemistry in the Department of Geology. The position may commence as early as January 1, 2027, or no later than August 1, 2027. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates whose research is focused broadly on Solid Earth processes, with expertise in one or more areas including igneous and/or metamorphic petrology, volcanology, and geochemistry (with particular interest in research on high-temperature geological systems, including those associated with magmatic, metamorphic, and hydrothermal environments). We are particularly interested in candidates whose research combines field-based investigations, including quantitative field methods, with complementary laboratory, experimental, geochemical, isotopic, and/or computational approaches. We welcome candidates working across traditional disciplinary boundaries within petrology and geochemistry whose expertise will complement and expand existing departmental strengths in critical metal systems and Precambrian geology.

The Department comprises six tenured and tenure-track faculty members within the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies and offers undergraduate programs in Geology, Environmental Earth Science, and Water Science, as well as a Master of Science in Geology. The Department has an established national and international research profile, with strengths in economic geology, geochemistry, petrology, structural geology, tectonics, early Earth-ocean–atmosphere–terrestrial systems, and biogeochemistry. We are a small department with a strong commitment to experiential learning and well-established connections with local industry and government.  

Lakehead University has several centralized laboratories supporting research, including the Lakehead University Environmental Laboratory and the Lakehead University Instrumentation Lab. Centralized analytical facilities available to the successful candidate include ICP-OES and ICP-MS, a high-resolution FESEM-EDX system, XPS, TEM, XRD, and µFTIR. The Department also houses a range of microscopy, microanalytical, and field instrumentation, including microscopes with digital imaging capabilities, a fluid-inclusion stage with IR, a SWIR spectrometer, general field equipment, motorized and unmotorized watercraft, and mapping drones. The Department has recently expanded its microanalytical capabilities with a hot/cold cathodoluminescence microscope, a confocal Raman microscope and spectrometer, a microscope-based laser-induced breakdown spectrometer (LIBS), and a µXRF system. Access is also available to high-temperature experimental facilities housed in departmental faculty laboratories, including rapid-quench cold-seal vessels, rocking autoclaves, and various high-temperature furnaces. The Department also has a well-equipped lapidary facility, staffed by two full-time technicians.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geology or a closely related discipline and have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas including igneous and metamorphic petrology, introductory and advanced geochemistry, and to contribute to departmental field schools. Given the breadth of teaching responsibilities within a small department, the ability and willingness to contribute to courses outside the candidate’s primary area(s) of specialization is expected. Experience with experiential learning and innovative approaches to course delivery is highly desirable. The successful applicant will also be expected to establish an active, externally funded program of research. Other responsibilities include student mentorship and supervision, as well as professional service to the Department, the University, and the broader community.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223
• Associate Professor: $141,099 - $191,099
• Full Professor: $165,341 - $215,341

Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Dr. Andrew Conly, Chair of Geology (andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department is available through the website of the Department of Geology (https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/geology).

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of ONE (1) PDF document) quoting Reference #SES-2026-27-03 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Applicants are to submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 orhuman.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The Accounts Payable Clerk is an integral member of Lakehead University's Financial Services team,
responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments while supporting the
effective stewardship of University resources. Working in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment,
the incumbent reviews invoices, travel and expense claims, supplier payments, and other financial
transactions to ensure compliance with University policies, financial controls, and applicable legislation.
The role serves as an important internal control function by verifying documentation, reviewing financial
coding, maintaining vendor information, and resolving payment-related inquiries from departments and
suppliers. Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and
organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining
accuracy, confidentiality, and a high standard of customer service.

This position is posted until filled.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Office of Student Affairs. This role provides comprehensive administrative, coordination, and logistical support to the Vice-Provost, Students & Registrar, and the Associate Vice-Provost, Students. The incumbent serves as a key point of contact for the office, manages administrative processes, coordinates meetings and events, maintains records, and supports the efficient operation of the Student Affairs portfolio while ensuring a high standard of service, professionalism, and confidentiality.

This position will be posted until filled

Working in support of an assigned portfolio of programs and faculties, and collaborating closely with Deans, Program Chairs, Faculty and other internal and external partners, the Advisor, Co-op & Career Education provides student-centred co-op program administration and career advising and leads a variety of extra-curricular career education initiatives in support of career outcomes for Lakehead students and graduates. 

This position will be posted until filled

Working within the strategy set by Lakehead’s Partner Relations Committee, the Specialist, Employer Relations & Industry Partnerships will develop and maintain meaningful relationships that connect early career talent with workplaces across Ontario.

This position will be posted until filled

Lakehead University is seeking a strategic and visionary Director, Career Services & Co-op to provide leadership, planning, and operational oversight for a vital department within Student Affairs. The portfolio includes overall accountability for career advising and co-curricular programming connected to the career development of current students, as well as accountability for co-operative program administration, working with a team on effective co-op student preparation, advising and job development. An ambassador for Lakehead in the community, the Director creates and executes a robust employer relations strategy, and drives job development for current students and graduates via extensive partnership development and supporting excellent employment outcomes, as well as supporting the industry-connected and community-facing elements of the University’s strategic plan. 

By integrating career-connected experiences into the student lifecycle, the Director plays a critical role in supporting institutional retention, graduation rates, and a sense of belonging for all students.