Administrative Assistant, Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) - 1 Year Contract

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Application Deadline:

Friday, April 3, 2015 - 12:00am

Posted: March 20, 2015 8:30 a.m.

Closed: April 3, 2015 4:30 p.m.

Lakehead University has an opportunity for employment within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for a 12 month contract as clerical and reception support for the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Deputy Provost and Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic). The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities. A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Office of Human Resources.

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DUTIES:

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Provide reception and administrative support;
Respond to general inquiries (telephone, email and walk-in);
Calendar maintenance, arranging appointments, meetings, travel, etc.;
Process and track incoming and outgoing mail, academic appointment forms, and payables;
Provide administrative support to Senate Standing Committees;
Prepare correspondence, memoranda, meeting packages and assist with faculty communication and mail-outs, including package delivery and courier services;
Maintain filing system within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic);
Order and track office supplies, equipment and printing services;
Keep accurate logs of the hiring of faculty;
Assist with maintenance of Provost and Vice-President (Academic) website;
Other related duties as required.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

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Grade 12 minimum, post-secondary education preferred;
Minimum one year of related reception/office experience;
Proficiency with computer and various office programs including Microsoft Office and Excel;
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
Excellent spelling and grammar skills;
Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
Ability to work and handle all office duties in a confidential manner;
Ability to work within tight timelines;
Ability to work independently.

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Review of applications to commence on April 7, 2015.

Please send your resume with names and contact information for at least three references to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre, Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-343-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Office Administrator for Lakehead Legal Services - 1 Year Contract (potential for renewal)

Category:

Other

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 12:00am

Lakehead Legal Services will be opening its doors in May 2015. Our mandate is to provide excellent legal service to low income clients, as well as an experience based educational program for Lakehead Law students. Our work includes individual case files, teaching, community outreach and public legal education.

We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, flexible, individual with sound judgement, and excellent interpersonal skills, to join the clinic as our Office Administrator. The clinic will be providing legal services for low-income clients, initially, in the areas of criminal law, and provincial offences, with a view to expanding areas of service as time and resources allow. Familiarity with the legal system and experience with the administration of a busy law office environment is essential.

Reporting to the Clinic Director, the Office Administrator ensures smooth operation of all day to day administrative matters at the clinic, including:

Providing administrative assistance to the Director as needed; screening and referring calls and determining potential eligibility of clients;

Maintaining a database to collect and track statistics;

File management (opening, closing, storing, destruction), and maintaining the clinic's Tickler system;

Identifying and recommending changes to clinic policies or procedures as required to maximize office efficiencies and effectiveness;

Liaising with the Director and Administrative Manager to monitor and track clinic income and expenses, as well as, budget related issues and submissions, and day to day financial transactions of the clinic;

Providing ongoing support and direction to students on administrative and office practices and procedures;

Qualifications:

This position requires someone with knowledge of the legal system. The ideal candidate will have:

A post-secondary school degree or diploma preferred with at least 5 years experience in a law-office or similar legal environment;

High level of proficiency with all Microsoft office software including Outlook, Word, and Excel;

A proven ability to balance multiple and competing priorities, and ability to work independently and as a part of a team;

A demonstrated ability in serving low-income clients and persons with disabilities in a respectful and sensitive manner;

Diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters;

Experience with budgeting / financial management;

This position is a full-time, a one-year contract with potential for renewal and is subject to budgetary approval. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you are interested in applying, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining your experience to:

Maria Dufresne

Administrative Manager, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Email: lawfaculty@lakeheadu.ca

The deadline for applications is April 7, 2015. If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact, Kimberley Gagan, Director, Lakehead Legal Services, at kgagan@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified

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Internship in sulfonated kraft lignin production

Category:

Student/Co-op/Intern/Recent Graduate Positions

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 12:00am

Posted: March 10, 2015

Application deadline: April 1, 2015 (4pm)

12 month contract

Job Description: The purpose of this internship is to train an intern on conducting research on developing a process for producing sulfonated kraft lignin to be used as a dispersant in the mining industry. The intern will study relevant literature, conduct experiments and analyze data at the Biomass Utilization Research Laboratory (BURL). The intern will be involved in the research investigation on the modification of kraft lignin to produce anionic lignin and on assessing the performance of the product in various ore samples received from a mining company. He/She will use NMR, FTIR, BTG, TGA, CHNS and HPLC to evaluate the properties of the sulfonated kraft lignin, and will compare the properties of commercial lignosulfonates with his/her product using various instruments including turbidity, zeta potential and light scattering analyzers.

Qualifications: The intern can be a recent graduate (with a BSc or MSc degree) in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology or forestry.

The intern must also not have previously participated in an internship program. Internships must provide first-time employment in a related field. Recent foreign graduates with Canadian degrees are also welcome to apply.

Application Deadline: April 1 2015

Project duration: May 1 2015-April 30 2016 (1 year)

Please submit a cover letter and full CV to Dr. Fangong Kong or email to kfangong@lakeheadu.ca.

This opportunity is proudly supported by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

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Gerontology Program

Category:

Limited Term Faculty Positions

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 12:00am

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Gerontology Program

Contract Lecturer Opportunity

Date of Posting:

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Course Title:

GERO/SOWK 3230 SDE/SDF: Dementia Care: A Case Study Approach

Please note that this is a cross-listed course between Gerontology and Social Work.

Session:

Spring 2015 (May 1 through June 30)

Credit Weight:

0.5 FCE

Method of Delivery:

Offered as a web-based course. Please note that the successful candidate must possess the ability to teach using an online learning platform, although assistance will be made available via the Office of Continuing Education & Distributed Learning.

Course Description:

The case study approach will be used to explore the concepts of holistic care of persons with dementia. Principles, theories and knowledge of dementia and dementia care acquired will be integrated into these cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post Graduate degree in a discipline related to gerontology;

Familiarity with basic concepts, issues and current trends in dementia care;

Ability to teach gerontology from an interdisciplinary perspective;

Experience with interacting with older adults;

The ability to perform various duties of the position, and applicable prior experience;

Preference will be given to candidates with successful experience using distance education modes of delivery (particularly online course delivery); and

Knowledge and interest in promoting interprofessional knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Application packages should include the following items:

A letter indicating the extent to which the applicant meets the academic qualifications outlined above;

A current Curriculum Vitae detailing qualifications, including relevant experience and publications; and

A copy of a previous course outline and recent course evaluation or a proposed course outline preferred.

Application packages may be forwarded to:

Dr. Michel B?dard

Acting Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON Canada P7B 5R1

Email:fhbs@lakeheadu.ca

Please note that email is the preferred method of application.

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Shipper/Receiver/Trucker - Internal Unifor Posting Only

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Department:

Physical Plant

Application Deadline:

Monday, March 9, 2015 - 12:00am

Dated: March 3, 2015 8:00 a.m., Expires March 9, 2015 4:00 p.m.

Shipper/Reciever/Trucker

Physical Plant

* Internal Unifor Competition *

Primarily an 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. shift, Monday to Friday

When required, hours of work may be modified to address the needs of the University

DUTIES:

Receives and unloads incoming goods, assisting the Receiver/Shipper Lead Hand in recording relevant goods information and maintaining records;

Enters appropriate information into the computer database;

Loads trucks in preparation for delivery;

Unloads trucks subsequent to pickup of goods;

Moves goods, by truck, between University buildings and between the University and off‑campus locations;

Moves goods within buildings by hand, cart and/or dolly to/from pickup/drop-off points;

Packs, labels and loads goods being shipped by the University and assists the Receiver/Shipper Lead Hand in completing/maintaining shipping records, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentation;

Operates and maintains appropriate machinery, e.g. truck and forklift;

Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS Regulation, other health and safety related legislation and standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by his/her immediate supervisor;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Grade 12 education;

Experience in shipping and receiving practices;

Must have current WHMIS training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, defensive driving certification as well as forklift certification or must be certified during trial period;

Must have a current valid driver's licence of the appropriate class with a clean driving abstract;

Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including performing heavy manual work such as lifting, carrying and/or pushing/pulling heavy objects up to 100 lbs on a daily basis as well as performing very heavy work in excess of 100 lbs on an occasional basis;

General knowledge of recognized practices, safe work habits and techniques, including traffic laws and defensive driving principles;

Some clerical ability required, including computer skills/aptitude;

Ability to deal courteously with staff, students and the general public;

Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: (807) 346-7701

email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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E-Resources Technician

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Department:

Library

Application Deadline:

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 12:00am

Dated: February 25, 2015 8:30 a.m. Expires: March 5, 2015 4:30 p.m.

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E-Resources Technician

Chancellor Paterson Library

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Internal COPE Competition

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COPE, Level 6

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Under general supervision of the Head of Technical Services, the E-Resources Technician will work with the Library's e-resource collection to provide accurate and reliable access and information for library users. The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities. A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Office of Human Resources.

DUTIES:

- Day-to-day maintenance of the library's link resolver site (SFX) by identifying relevant e-journal packages and individual e-journals, checking availability and holdings and accurately activating and editing SFX records.

- Oversee USTAT usage statistics management software and prepare usage and other reports.

- Update the Library's online catalogue by loading monthly files of new e-journal bibliographical records and deleting bibliographical records for e-journals that are no longer available.

- Correct MARC cataloguing for e-journal format.

- Troubleshoot access problems with e-journals.

- Maintain administration accounts with e-resource vendors including providing IP range information and managing passwords.

- Other e-resource-related activities such as maintaining the proxy configuration file, updating license terms to the OUR database and managing the broken link report for the online catalogue.

- Provide in-person assistance to library users at public service points.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary degree or diploma or equivalent experience, Library Technician diploma preferred;

Demonstrated proficiency with PC's, and various office programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), internet, email, as well as SFX and Voyager etc.;

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Experience with e-journal administration and management along with cataloguing experience;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;

Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment;

Ability to work and handle all duties with a high degree of accuracy and detail;

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Ability to multitask and work under the pressure of deadlines;

Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standard experience in a service-related environment.

Interested COPE applicants are invited to apply to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Recruitment Coordinator - Orillia Campus

Category:

Orillia Campus Positions

Department:

Enrolment Services

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 12:00am

Dated: February 28, 2015 Expires: March 11, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Orillia Campus

Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Recruitment

Schedule II, Band 5

$50,560-$63,199

You are an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who is excited by the opportunity to join a team that recruits students to Lakehead University. You will be actively involved in recruiting and converting students by representing Lakehead at various events, such as high school visits, college fairs, community events, career fairs, and other venues across Simcoe County and the province. As an ambassador for Lakehead, you will build and maintain relationships with key influencer groups including guidance counsellors, teachers, college transfer advisors and parents.

You will also play a lead role in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing a series of on and off-campus recruitment events. This role is also responsible for the management of the Campus Tour program, which involves hiring and managing Campus Tour Guides, promotion of campus tours and ensuring that visitors to the campus have an exceptional experience.

Candidates to this position must have completed a university degree and have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related capacity. An outstanding communicator with demonstrated public presentation skills, you have excellent time management, analytical and organizational abilities with a strong independent work ethic. You must have a demonstrated ability to foster, develop and maintain successful working relationships with multiple audiences and the ability to manage creative large-scale events. Sensitivity to privacy issues is expected. A Class G driver's license is required, due to extensive travel requirements.

This position is based out of the Orillia campus.

Please send your covering letter and resume, including examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications, with the names and contact information for at least three references by March 11, 2015 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Residence Area Coordinator

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Department:

Residence

Application Deadline:

Monday, March 16, 2015 - 12:00am

Dated: February 26, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. Expires: March 16, 2015 4:30 p.m.
Residence Area Coordinator - Residence Life

Schedule II, Band 2

$40,324-$50,404
Revised Posting

Two 12 Month Contracts Available (Possibility of Renewal) Lakehead University Residence consists of dormitory and townhouse/apartment style residences for 1,200 students. Approximately 500 students are housed in the Residence Halls and 700 students in the townhouse/apartment complexes.The Residence Area Coordinator will promote and facilitate student success by ensuring emotional, physical, mental and social well-being of Residence students through organized social and educational programming as well as direct and indirect interaction.

Specific responsibilities for this live-in position include daily supervision of Resident Assistants and Residence Council, planning and executing Move-In Day,Residence Orientation and other related events in collaboration with Residence Operations and Administration. Additionally the incumbent will conduct Residence Life staff training, set and monitor budgets for Residence Council, review and assess incident reports as well as represent Residence on various University committees. The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience living in a college or university residence.
Specific skills include the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, multitask as well as work under pressure and meet deadlines as required. The incumbent will also possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills along with the ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner. Proficiency in computers and multimedia programs is a must.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three work related references by March 16, 2015 to:

Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Fax: 807-346-7701

E-mail: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Faculty of Education - Online Learning

Category:

Tenure Track Faculty Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

The Faculty of Education invites applications for a tenure-track position in Online Learning, with a preferred starting date of August 1, 2015.

Responsibilities will include assisting with the continued development of the fully online MEd program, teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, supervision of graduate students in the candidate?s area(s) of expertise, and development and furthering a productive research program.

The successful candidate will have a completed or near complete PhD and a record of scholarship in online learning, particularly in instructional design and implementation. University teaching experience in online environments is strongly preferred. Research in digital literacies, teaching and learning 2.0, or Education gamification would be an asset.

The Faculty of Education has 32 full-time faculty members and offers Pre-Service Teacher Education, Native Teacher Education, Native Language Instruction, Continuing Education, MEd, and PhD programs.

For further information, please contact Dr. John O?Meara, Dean of the Faculty of Education, at (807) 343-8054 or jomeara@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage on the Lakehead University website at http://education.lakeheadu.ca.

Applicants should submit electronically as PDF or Word documents: a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, course outlines and teaching evaluations from previous courses, a description of research interests, copies of two key publications, and the names of three referees to:

Ms. Karen Anderson

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

Faculty of Education

kanderso@lakeheadu.ca

A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. This form is available on our website at http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Lakehead University is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, individuals within visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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Security Guard II

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 12:00am

Dated: February 24, 2015 - 8:00 a.m., Expires March 3, 2015 - 4:00 p.m.

SECURITY GUARD II (2 vacant positions)

Security Services - USW

Thunder Bay Campus

Under general supervision, reporting to the Director of Security Services, a Security Guard II performs duties for the purpose of preventing theft and vandalism, maintaining order, providing security for all University personnel, buildings and property, controlling traffic and parking, guiding students and visitors, and undertaking special investigation duties as required. Incumbents in this classification are subject to rotating shifts and day or night duty.

DUTIES:

Monitor alarm panels for fires, intruders and equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action;

Answer telephone inquiries and follow up with required information or response;

Answer the University emergency lines and initiate appropriate action;

Dispatch and relay information to Security Guards, Emergency First Response Team (EFRT), and Emergency Services (Police, Ambulance, Fire) as required;

Monitor video feeds from various cameras on a continual basis;

Responsible for issuing keys and receiving returned keys daily;

Provide assistance and direction to visitors, staff and students;

Receive and account for monies paid for parking fines, locker rentals, etc.;

Provide clerical support such as filing, shredding, stuffing envelopes, labelling, etc:

Enter data in various computer programs on a daily basis;

Maintain University lost and found service;

Complete and submit timely reports and administrative forms as required;

Perform Security Guard I duties as required;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a Law and Security Administration or Police Foundations Diploma, and/or University degree or equivalent combination of education (minimum grade 12) and experience;

Must possess a valid Ontario Private Security & Investigative Services License;

Sufficiently proficient in the use of PCs to utilize reporting and searching programs to assist in daily duties, submission of reports, investigations and familiarity in Datatel Colleague systems an asset;

Knowledge of investigative techniques and/or experience in security an asset;

Familiar with or capable of learning the basic operation of various security video systems and retrieval of video data relating to incident;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Strong customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills;

Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion with emphasis on good human relations, courtesy, deportment and appearance;

Ability to handle all security matters in a trustworthy and confidential manner;

Ability to perform regular patrolling Security Guard duties (includes patrolling Lakehead University campus buildings and grounds on foot, by car and by bicycle; includes climbing stairs);

Must possess a valid driver's license (class "G" minimum) and maintaining a driving record ensuring insurable status for the operation of university vehicles;

Willingness to perform rotating shift duty;

Possess a valid first aid certificate and training in fire prevention;

Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

As a condition of employment, a criminal record check and a three year drivers abstract must be provided by the successful candidate.

Please forward resumes to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre, Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Faculty of Education

Category:

Tenure Track Faculty Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

The Faculty of Education invites applications for a tenure-track position in Aboriginal Education at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. A mutually acceptable starting date can be negotiated, with a preferred starting date of August 1, 2015.

Responsibilities will include teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, supervision of graduate students in the candidate 's area(s) of expertise, and the development of a productive research program. This position includes expectations around active service to the Department of Aboriginal Education, including potentially assuming a department leadership position in the future.

The successful candidate will be an Aboriginal scholar with a completed or near completed PhD, and a record of published scholarship in Aboriginal education. University teaching experience along with teaching or research experience in a school setting is preferred. Administrative experience would be well regarded. The capacity to support Aboriginal curriculum development initiatives and/or an ability to speak an Aboriginal language will be considered assets.

The Faculty of Education has 32 full-time faculty members and offers Pre-Service Teacher Education including the HBED (Aboriginal) program, Native Teacher Education, Native Language Instruction, Continuing Education, MEd, and PhD programs.

For further information, please contact Dr. John O 'Meara, Dean of the Faculty of Education, at (807) 343.8054 or jomeara@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage on the Lakehead University website at http://education.lakeheadu.ca.

Applicants should submit electronically as PDF or Word documents: a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, course outlines and teaching evaluations from previous courses, a description of research interests, copies of two key publications, and the names of three referees to:

Ms. Karen Anderson

Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Education

kanderso@lakeheadu.ca

A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. This form is available on our website at

http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Lakehead University is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, individuals within visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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Research Assistant Intern

Category:

Research Positions

Application Deadline:

Friday, February 27, 2015 - 12:00am

Research Assistant Intern - up to 12 month contract

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Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute

The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute is seeking a Research Assistant Intern.

The successful candidate will be working in a laboratory that is based at the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI); a health research institute that is fully affiliated with Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. TBBRI has three key research themes -- Advanced Detection Devices, Imaging Guided Interventions, and Probe Development and Biomarker Exploration. This laboratory is guided under the Advanced Detection Devices scope and focuses on using hyperpolarized (HP) noble gas Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), an innovative technology that provides spectacularly detailed images of structures and processes within the body. HP gas MRI has the potential to allow medical researchers and health care providers to significantly improve diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases, including lung diseases, stroke, and cancer. This job will include involvement in all phases of design, construction, and optimization HP gas MRI technologies for pulmonary functional imaging, brain imaging and other techniques using HP gas MRI.

Specific duties will include MRI experiments with hyperpolarized (HP) noble gas, assistance with experiment scheduling, data archiving, and post-processing and analysis of images from the MR experiments. The intern will also prepare and work on Health Canada and Research Ethic Board requirements, clinical protocol development, as well as in organizing studies with animals or patients and verifying any experiment or trial is scientifically sound and clearly described.

This position would be suitable for individuals who have a Masters degree or experience in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Health Sciences. High ranking undergraduate students will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. The individual should have a good background in physics, mathematics, chemistry, programming or health research services. The individual should also exemplary writing skills, experience in Health Canada and Research Ethic Board applications is considered an asset. Experience in medical imaging, specifically Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also considered an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information of three references to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Department of Women's Studies - Undergraduate Marking Assistant Position

Category:

Student/Co-op/Intern/Recent Graduate Positions

Application Deadline:

Friday, February 20, 2015 - 12:00am

The Department of Women's Studies requires 1 Undergraduate Marking Assistant during the Winter 2015 Term. Position may include help with course development.

Maximum of 44 hours for the Semester

Rate of Pay: $17.45 per hour, including vacation pay.

Qualifications: Completion of WS 1100 and at least one 3^rd or 4^th year WS Core Course. Previous experience as a marking assistant is an asset.

NOTE: ALL POSTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO BUDGETARY APPROVAL.

CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2015 @ 12:00PM

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Interested students should submit a copy of their resume to:

Dr. Jennifer Roth, Chair

Department of Women's Studies

Ryan Building 2012

Lakehead University

jennifer.roth@lakeheadu.ca

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Human Resources Associate - Contract

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Office of Human Resources

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Six-Month Contract

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$43,241.61 - $54,052.53

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Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant is responsible for processing payroll forms associated with part-time hourly employees and Graduate Assistants. Specifically, the incumbent will answer inquiries from employees and supervisors, ensure correctness of information, and enter employment details into the Datatel system. Additional duties include overseeing the Moving & Travel process for reimbursement, collecting monthly benefit premiums for retirees and employees on leave, as well as answering general inquiries from students, faculty, staff and the general public and providing relief for the front-line.

The successful candidate will have a post secondary education coupled with one year of related experience, preferably in a human resource environment. Proficient with MS Word and Excel, Internet, and email applications, you also are familiar with database systems ideally including Datatel and payroll processing. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skill along with excellent spelling and grammar skills are a must. The incumbent will have the ability to work within a culturally diverse environment and to work and handle all office duties in a confidential manner. Familiarity with employment related legislation and the ability to multitask would be an asset.

Please send your resume with the names and contact information for at least three references to:

Office of Human Resources

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Fax: (807) 346-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

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Department of History

Category:

Tenure Track Faculty Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Application Deadline:

Friday, March 6, 2015 - 12:00am

The Department of History at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Modern Eastern European History, with a start date of 1 August 2015.

The successful candidate will have a completed PhD in History; will have a proven track record in excellence in undergraduate teaching at all levels; and will have a record of excellence in scholarly research including publications appropriate to their stage of career. Applicants should have the breadth and versatility to teach a variety of undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will be prepared to participate actively in our MA program and be suitable for appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

For more information contact Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu, Chair of the Department of History, at michel.beaulieu@lakeheadu.ca. Further details about the Department of History may be found at http://history.lakeheadu.ca

Applications should include a cover letter, the candidate 's curriculum vitae, a minimum two sample publications, a teaching dossier including any relevant course outlines and teaching evaluations, and the names of three referees.

Please submit applications electronically as a single PDF file to:

Office of the Dean

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Email: ssh@lakeheadu.ca - (Subject line: "Modern Eastern European History ")

We will begin to review applications after the deadline for this position on 6 March 2015. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. The form is available on our website at http:hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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School of Social Work

Category:

Limited Term Faculty Positions

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 12:00am

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Administrative Assistant

Category:

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Application Deadline:

Friday, February 6, 2015 - 12:00am

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

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COPE, Level 6 (Under Review)

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Under general supervision, the incumbent will provide administrative support to the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences. The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities. A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Office of Human Resources.

DUTIES:

Provide administrative support to the Dean of Health and Behavioural Sciences, including arranging appointments, meetings, conferences and events, travel, etc.;

Type, distribute, and archive correspondence, minutes, and memorandums;

Maintain the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences' electronic filing system and webpages;

Handle confidential documents (e.g., academic reappraisals, disciplinary proceedings, ballots for promotion, tenure and renewal [PTR]) following FIPPA protocols;

Prepare acceptance letters of Contract Lecturers, ensuring that the necessary hire forms are signed letters of offer are completed, received are forwarded in a timely manner;

Liaise and work collaboratively with various University departments and external agencies;

Assist the Dean in administering the LUFA Collective Agreement, including sabbatical leave applications, merit applications, annual reports, and promotion, tenure and renewal matters;

Receive, input, and distribute Academic Calendar change proposals for approval;

Manage and coordinate the faculty Annual Reports process;

Initiate and oversee paper-based course evaluations throughout the calendar year;

Coordinate faculty recruitment processes, including tenure-track and limited-term appointments;

Prepare various financial reports, as well as cheque requisitions, departmental budget transfers, and purchase requisitions for processing;

Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education, preferably in administration, coupled with a minimum of two years' experience in a similar administrative support role;

Proficiency with computer software programs, including the Microsoft Office and Adobe suites, as well as webpage management;

Experience operating Google email and calendar scheduling systems;

Working knowledge of database systems;

Experience with Datatel/Colleague for budget reporting, purchase requisitions, et cetera considered an asset;

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;

Ability to work and handle all office duties in a confidential and diplomatic manner;

Ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure of deadlines;

Excellent spelling and grammar skills;

Ability to work independently.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

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Department of Health Sciences

Category:

Limited Term Faculty Positions

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:00am

Date of Posting: January 28, 2015

Course Title: HESC 5710 Social Marketing / Health Communications

.5 FCE

Session: Spring/Summer 2015 Term; classes begin July 2, 2015

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET (6 weeks)

Method of Delivery: WebEx

Course Description:

This course provides a broad overview of the scope of health communications in the practice of public health and then focuses on the theories of behaviour change, social marketing and the evidence of the effectiveness of communication campaigns in health promotion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants will hold the minimum of a Master's Degree, preferably with a public health background. Teaching and student evaluation experience at the graduate level and knowledge of distance education delivery is preferred. The successful candidate must possess the ability to teach using an online learning platform, although assistance will be made available via the Office of Continuing Education and Distributed Learning.

Applications must include, in a single PDF document:

Cover letter, current CV, student evaluation of teaching (if have previous teaching experience), and the names of three (3) references.

Submit application packages by e-mail to:

Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Acting Chair

Department of Health Sciences

ewiersma@lakeheadu.ca

Closing Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Department of Health Sciences

Category:

Limited Term Faculty Positions

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:00am

Date of Posting: January 28, 2015

Course Title: HESC 5213, Environmental and Occupational Public Health

2.0 FCE

Session: Spring/Summer 2015 Term; classes begin Monday, May 4, 2015

Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST (12 weeks)

Method of Delivery: WebEx

Course Description:

This course provides a general introduction to the environmental and occupational aspects of Public Health. Sample topics to be covered may include toxicology, risk assessment, and human influences on Public Health through development, pollution, and climate change. Aspects particularly relevant to the northern context will be emphasized.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants will hold the minimum of a Master's Degree, preferably with an Environmental and Occupational Public Health background. Teaching and student evaluation experience at the graduate level and knowledge of distance education delivery is preferred. The successful candidate must possess the ability to teach using an online learning platform, although assistance will be made available via the Office of Continuing Education and Distributed Learning.

Applications must include, in a single PDF document:

Cover letter, current CV, student evaluation of teaching (if have previous teaching experience), and the names of three (3) references.

Submit application packages by e-mail to:

Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Acting Chair

Department of Health Sciences

ewiersma@lakeheadu.ca

Closing Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Department of Health Sciences

Category:

Limited Term Faculty Positions

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:00am

Date of Posting: January 28, 2015

Course Title: HESC 5710 Public and Population Health Perspectives on

Mental Health and Addictions

.5 FCE

Session: Spring/Summer 2015 Term; classes begin July 2, 2015

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET (6 weeks)

Method of Delivery: WebEx

Course Description:

This course is designed to be an introduction to population health approaches to mental health and addiction. The course will examine the impact of various substances on the individual and the population, as well as mental health across the continuum of illness and wellness with a focus on vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants will hold the minimum of a Master's Degree, preferably with a public health background. Teaching and student evaluation experience at the graduate level and knowledge of distance education delivery is preferred. The successful candidate must possess the ability to teach using an online learning platform, although assistance will be made available via the Office of Continuing Education and Distributed Learning.

Applications must include, in a single PDF document:

Cover letter, current CV, student evaluation of teaching (if have previous teaching experience), and the names of three (3) references.

Submit application packages by e-mail to:

Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Acting Chair

Department of Health Sciences

ewiersma@lakeheadu.ca

Closing Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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SECURITY GUARD II (2 vacant positions)

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