If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@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.

International Graduate Studies Clerk

Faculty of Graduate Studies

COPE, Level 5 (Under Review)

Part-time, Permanent

Competition # COPE-22-28

Under general supervision, the incumbent will provide customer service support to international student applicants, administrative support to the Graduate Studies Office, as well as act as the point of contact for the Lakehead International Agents. The International Graduate Studies Clerk acts as a representative of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for international recruitment initiatives.

DUTIES:

-          Provide professional customer service to potential and current applicants as well as Lakehead International Agents;

-          Respond appropriately to inquiries related to international graduate admissions through telephone, email, fax, and/or mail;

-          Triage international applicant requests to the appropriate office member;

-          Provide general administrative assistance to the office (e.g., correspondences, composing memos/letters/forms, coordinate meetings and produce reports.

-          Backup for the Administrative Clerk producing letters of Admission, and responds to a large number of emails from potential and current applicants;

-          Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-          Grade 12 minimum, post-secondary education is a related area;

-          2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a University environment;

-          Proficiency with PCs and various office programs including Microsoft Office, Colleague/Datatel, Adobe, and have the ability             to adapt and learn new systems and software as required;

-          Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;

-          Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment;

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

-          Ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions;

-          Ability to work as part of a team as well as work independently with minimal direction and supervision in a fast paced,                     dynamic environment;

-          Familiarity with University regulations and policies will be considered an asst.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by November 1, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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. 

Administrative Assistant

Enrolment Services

Thunder Bay Campus

Temporary, Full-Time (11 months)

COPE, Level 5

Competition # COPE-22-30

The Administrative Assistant is a creative individual with initiative who is excited by the opportunity to join a team that actively promotes and reinforces why Lakehead University is an exceptional choice. As a member of the Enrolment Services team, this successful applicant to this position will focus on handling the schedules and coordinating meetings for the Associate Registrar, Associate Registrar of Student Awards & Financial Aid, Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Admissions, and the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, as well as, making all necessary arrangements to support meetings and preparing and coordinating all correspondence to support the respective manager.  This position is required to coordinate and book all travel arrangements and prepare authorization and expense reports, track travel expenditures and ensure all travel arrangements align with the financial policies of the University. The successful applicant will have a solid understanding of office management that includes, but not limited to, ordering, and organizing all office supplies and materials, room bookings, minute taking, mass mail outs, preparing budget requests and tracking monthly attendance reports for each manager’s respective departments. Participation and support of hosting on-campus recruitment events is also an area of responsibility, requiring a friendly and positive demeanor and strong organizational skills. Providing back up to support the other functions of the Enrolment Services during peak times as required will be part of this role. 

Familiar with the Lakehead University Academic Calendar regulations, specifically university regulations as they apply to student petition late withdrawal submissions.  Liaising with faculty, staff, and students with respect to collection of essential petition documentation.  Maintain a petition database to ensure timely turnaround of petition files submitted for review.

This role will also be responsible for ensuring correct registration and confirmation for government student loan recipients through multiple portals and pathways throughout the year.  The successful applicant should have a strong understanding of provincial and federal student loan acts and regulations, as they are responsible for the record management of all loan documentation and reviewing and approving profile and supporting documents while acting as a liaison between the university and the provincial and federal governments.  The applicant will have sound organizational management skills in order to develop and report cost codes to provincial governments as requested, and the daily uploading and updating of student files. Working with highly confidential information is also an important aspect of this role.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business or the equivalent combination of education and 2

   years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant position;

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent time management skills and exceptional attention to detail;

• Ability to obtain the utmost confidentiality with respect to student information;

• Proficiency with PCs, general website maintenance, and various office programs including Microsoft

  Office (Word, Excel) with Datatel/Colleague considered an asset

• Detailed knowledge of all facets of Enrolment Services;

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrated ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure

  of deadlines;

• Ability to adapt and learn new systems and software as required;

• Detailed knowledge of University policies, procedures and academic regulations;

• Knowledge of secondary and post-secondary education systems within Canada and

  Ontario considered an asset.

• Updated policy understanding of the OSAP program to maintain service delivery and overall student

   satisfaction.

Interested INTERNAL COPE applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by November 23, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Space & Capital Planning Manager, Physical Plant

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-51

Lakehead University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Space and Capital Planning Manager in Physical Plant. Based in picturesque Thunder Bay, the regional capital of Northwestern Ontario which is located in the center of Canada and with close proximity to the United States.

Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s top emerging cities. Here you will find a mix of modern city living and the best of nature – all on your doorstep. Thunder Bay provides small city affordability, big city opportunities and the bonus of a superior lifestyle. When it comes to location, nature and cost of living, Thunder Bay is one of the best places to live in Canada.

Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research.  In 2022, for the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Maclean’s has once again included Lakehead University among Canada’s top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine’s 2021 University Rankings.

The Space & Capital Planning Manager is responsible for three primary areas for the campus; roofing issues, hazardous materials, and minor renovations. These tasks require writing tenders and specifications, drafting required drawings, researching existing drawings, managing the tendering process, including conducting site visits and answering tender questions; awarding & managing the construction project and approving invoices. (This includes main campus, off campus buildings and Residence buildings and staff).

Managing the university's asbestos containing materials (ACM), requires understanding and adhering to, the OH&S Act, and Regulation 278/05, (asbestos regulation).  The regulation dictates that annually; audit all buildings with ACM & upload to a database (HMIS), train specific employee groups, including equipping with PPE, and respirator fit testing.  This position manages the required removals projects, as generated from the audit.  The Hazardous Materials portion of this position includes mould and lead paint remediation as additional duties. This position is also responsible for a variety of Physical Plant portfolios; such as the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) space study, capital planning software and auditing, campus roofs, insurance and small in-house projects.

Along with three to five years of experience in project management of construction projects and understanding of contract documentation, the desired candidate will possess a diploma in Architectural or Engineering Technology along with knowledge and experience of design, construction details, building envelope, general mechanical & electrical systems, and furniture for renovation projects and new builds.  They will have the ability to interpret and apply COU Space Study space factors, architectural standards and provincial & local building codes.

Previous asbestos work in construction training and a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing asbestos projects, including Type 3 removals; and strong understanding of managing asbestos, in a facility environment, where buildings and systems are interlinked, via a power house and occupied is preferred. Five years of experience in mould assessment & removal projects, and a strong understanding of OH&S Act and MOL guidelines is also preferred. Proficiency with AutoCAD is a must, and experience with Archibus, VFA/Accruent, HMIS (asbestos database), WHMIS, Health and Safety training, and familiarity with COU Space Study-Building Blocks is an asset.

The desired candidate will also be comfortable working from heights, obtain strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, ability to attend onsite, at moment's notice, investigating building issues on roofs, interior & exterior of buildings, crawlspaces, asbestos removals and via lift devices.

Lakehead University offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by November 24, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Administrative Assistant

Faculty of Business Administration

COPE, Level 8

Full Time, Temporary (6 months with possibility of an extension)

Competition # COPE-22-30

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will report to the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and provide administrative support to the Faculty. The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities.

DUTIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Dean and Program Chairs in the Faculty of

  Business Administration;

• Compose, edit, and proofread correspondence, memos, minutes, and other documentation;

• Manage the Dean’s calendar including scheduling meetings;

• Track attendance records for employees that report to the Dean;

• Process invoices, cheque requisitions, credit card statements, and budget transfers;

• Provide administrative support for academic matters such as appeals, academic

  integrity investigations, change of mark, and registration or enrolment management;

• Maintain the departmental filing systems;

• Organize meetings and special events including booking venues etc.;

• Manage distribution of course evaluations, promotion, tenure and renewal documents and

  assist with the accreditation process, and undergraduate and graduate program reviews;

• Provide administrative support for faculty members, contracts lecturers, and other staff of

  the Faculty;

• Provide support to students of the Faculty programs and respond to student inquiries; 

• Maintain the Faculty of Business Administration website and social media accounts;

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education, preferably in Business or Office Administration, coupled with a

  minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative assistant position;

• Knowledge of Lakehead University's and the Faculty of Business Administration's

  academic policies and procedures, programs and services would be an asset;

• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software programs including Microsoft Office,

  D2L, Adobe Acrobat, Colleague/Datatel systems;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills,

• Demonstrated ability to multi task, coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

  and effectively with competing deadlines;

• Demonstrated ability initiative, tact and good judgement;

• Ability to work independently and effectively without direct or ongoing supervision;

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Excellent administrative skills to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;

• Demonstrated ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure

  of deadlines;

• Demonstrated ability to work and handle all office duties and communications in a confidential

  and diplomatic manner;

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an environment subject to frequent interruptions

  and high volume of activity, particularly at peak times in the academic cycle;

• Aptitude for quick learning of new educational technologies and applications

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by November 23, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

*INTERNAL*

Administrative Assistant

Faculty of Business Administration

COPE, Level 8

Full Time, Temporary

Competition # COPE-22-30

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will report to the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and provide administrative support to the Faculty. The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities.

DUTIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Dean and Program Chairs in the Faculty of

  Business Administration;

• Compose, edit, and proofread correspondence, memos, minutes, and other documentation;

• Manage the Dean’s calendar including scheduling meetings;

• Track attendance records for employees that report to the Dean;

• Process invoices, cheque requisitions, credit card statements, and budget transfers;

• Provide administrative support for academic matters such as appeals, academic

  integrity investigations, change of mark, and registration or enrolment management;

• Maintain the departmental filing systems;

• Organize meetings and special events including booking venues etc.;

• Manage distribution of course evaluations, promotion, tenure and renewal documents and

  assist with the accreditation process, and undergraduate and graduate program reviews;

• Provide administrative support for faculty members, contracts lecturers, and other staff of

  the Faculty;

• Provide support to students of the Faculty programs and respond to student inquiries; 

• Maintain the Faculty of Business Administration website and social media accounts;

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education, preferably in Business or Office Administration, coupled with a

  minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative assistant position;

• Knowledge of Lakehead University's and the Faculty of Business Administration's

  academic policies and procedures, programs and services would be an asset;

• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software programs including Microsoft Office,

  D2L, Adobe Acrobat, Colleague/Datatel systems;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills,

• Demonstrated ability to multi task, coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

  and effectively with competing deadlines;

• Demonstrated ability initiative, tact and good judgement;

• Ability to work independently and effectively without direct or ongoing supervision;

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Excellent administrative skills to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;

• Demonstrated ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure

  of deadlines;

• Demonstrated ability to work and handle all office duties and communications in a confidential

  and diplomatic manner;

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an environment subject to frequent interruptions

  and high volume of activity, particularly at peak times in the academic cycle;

• Aptitude for quick learning of new educational technologies and applications

Interested INTERNAL applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 21, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

INTERNAL

Shipper/Receiver/Trucker

Physical Plant

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time, Temporary

           Unifor                  

Competition #UNIFOR-22-08

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.

A conditional offer of employment will be extended to the successful applicant.  On evidence that a candidate is able to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the job, as determined through the completion of a pre-employment screening, a final offer of employment will be extended to the candidate.  The screening will be based on the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) of the job. A copy of this will be available prior to interviews.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 20, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@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.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334 human.resources@lakeheadu.ca.

Internal

International Graduate Studies Clerk

Faculty of Graduate Studies

COPE, Level 5 (Under Review)

Part-time, Permanent

Competition # COPE-22-28

Under general supervision, the incumbent will provide customer service support to international student applicants, administrative support to the Graduate Studies Office, as well as act as the point of contact for the Lakehead International Agents. The International Graduate Studies Clerk acts as a representative of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for international recruitment initiatives.

DUTIES:

-        Provide professional customer service to potential and current applicants as well as Lakehead International Agents;

-        Respond appropriately to inquiries related to international graduate admissions through telephone, email, fax, and/or mail;

-        Triage international applicant requests to the appropriate office member;

-        Provide general administrative assistance to the office (e.g., correspondences, composing memos/letters/forms, coordinate meetings and produce reports.

-        Backup for the Administrative Clerk producing letters of Admission, and responds to a large number of emails from potential and current applicants;

-        Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-        Grade 12 minimum, post-secondary education is a related area;

-        2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a University environment;

-        Proficiency with PCs and various office programs including Microsoft Office, Colleague/Datatel, Adobe, and have the ability to adapt and learn new systems and software as required;

-        Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;

-        Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment;

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

-        Ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions;

-        Ability to work as part of a team as well as work independently with minimal direction and supervision in a fast paced, dynamic environment;

-        Familiarity with University regulations and policies will be considered an asst.

Interested INTERNAL applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 19, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

* Internal Unifor Competition*

CARETAKER II

 Physical Plant

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time, Permanent

Unifor

Competition #UNIFOR-22-04

Home Base:  Housekeeping Department, Main Campus

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

When required, hours of work and location may be modified to suit the needs of the University

DUTIES:

1.    Performs a wide variety of tasks in Physical Plant and/or Residence related to custodial, grounds, shipping/receiving and electrical work.  The principal responsibilities are outlined on the position descriptions for Receiver/Shipper/Trucker; Custodian I; Caretaker; Groundsworker and Electrician Helper.

2.    Will be assigned to a home department in Housekeeping.

3.    Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHIMIS Regulations; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; other health & safety-related legislation & standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by his/her immediate supervisor.

4.    Operates the appropriate machinery for the position, e.g., floor cleaning machine, lawn mower, trucks, power tools, etc.

5.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Minimum Grade 12 education

2.    Experience in custodial, grounds, receiving/shipping.

3.    Must have a current, valid driver’s licence of the appropriate class, with a good driving record.

4.    Must have the following certifications (or the ability to complete certifications during the trial/probationary period): WHMIS, chainsaw certification, defensive driving certificate, forklift certification, current Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate and any other related training during the trial/probation period (E.g. tractor operation, etc.)

5.    Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

6.    Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling heavy objects (occasionally over 100 lbs.), working at heights (scaffolding and ladders) and perform overhead work.

7.    General knowledge of recognized practices and safe work habits and techniques employed in grounds maintenance, custodian work, and electrical work and in receiving/shipping, including knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving principles.

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

9.    Ability to operate the appropriate machinery for the position (e.g. forklift, tractors, loaders, scrubbers, carpet extractors, etc.)

10.  Aptitude for general maintenance functions.

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

12.  Proven good work record, attendance and punctuality

13. Ability to perform heavy manual work, shovelling gravel and snow on a continuous basis as required, and carrying bags of salt and fertilizer on and off the truck

A conditional offer of employment will be extended to the successful applicant.  On evidence that a candidate is able to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the job, as determined through the completion of a pre-employment screening, a final offer of employment will be extended to the candidate.  The screening will be based on the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) of the job.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by August 20, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Senior Conference Coordinator

Food & Conference Services

Thunder Bay Campus
Full Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-46

Reporting to the Manager of Food & Conference Services, the Conference Coordinator is responsible for providing conference (in person, virtual and hybrid), special event, and group consulting as well as planning and coordinating services to all user groups. Specific duties include compiling event details, negotiating contracts, confirming internal and external events with clients, submitting set-up, catering, parking and technical services requests, and virtual event services (webinar & meeting moderation, virtual conference set up and troubleshooting).   The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring client insurance and risk management policies are received, building policies are followed, responding to phone, email and in-person inquiries as well as various related administrative duties. The Summer Operation (May to August) includes transient & group overnight accommodations. The Conference Coordinator provides support and guidance to the Front Desk team for hotel operations, and promotes, plans and executes group accommodations. The Conference Coordinator must plan and engage with all stakeholders in respect to campus food services and catering needs. Additionally, this individual is responsible for the planning and scheduling of meetings, organizing files, conducting research, preparing final invoice reports, and assisting with accounting associated with all events including recording expenditures and remittances.  

The incumbent will have post-secondary education with relevant work experience in sales, hospitality, catering/food services and event management, a high degree of computer proficiency including experience with virtual event planning.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, including tact and courtesy along with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to make sound decisions, adapt to changes and situations, and multi-task a variety of high priority duties under pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions are essential. Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal direction and supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is crucial.  As a condition of employment, the individual will be required to work flexible, irregular hours during peak times (typically during the summer months and conference events), be on-call during events and possess a valid driver's license.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Departments of Chemical, Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Full time, Temporary Position (12 months)

COPE, Level 7

Competition # COPE-22-29

The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Chemical, Civil and Mechanical department chairs, Contract Lecturers and students.  This position is the first point of contact for the Department and acts as a liaison between students, staff, and other University departments.  The successful applicant will be responsible for organizing and maintaining various paper and electronic files which may involve confidential information, as well as, handling and preparing sensitive/confidential materials. Organizing meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and producing and disseminating of meeting material, will be required as needed. The position is also responsible for preparing financial and administrative forms following standard University policies and procedures and will also assist with various administrative tasks within the Office of the Dean and Assistant Dean.

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in Business or Office administration along with 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Colleague/Datatel and can adapt and learn new systems and software as required. The incumbent must have exceptional organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills. The Administrative Assistant must have ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under pressure of deadlines; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work with sensitive information and handle all office duties in a confidential manner. A full job fact sheet is available from Human Resources.

Internal COPE members will be considered prior to external applicants.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Research Assistant Intern

Department of Chemistry

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Contract (12 months)

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as available

Competition #GEN-22-11

Job Description:

During the placement, the intern will be assisting research on our post-COVID-19 MRI imaging lung study. This position will focus on conducting research and the regulatory process underlying it.

1. Assist with ongoing experiments in Hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe MRI imaging and research

coordination that are both clinical and pre-clinical in nature.

2. Initial calibration of quadrature flex lung coil using both thermally polarized and

hyperpolarized 129Xe phantoms to optimize the transmit power MRI settings.

3. Perform statistical data analysis including T-tests, Welch's tests, as well as correlation and

regression analyses.

4. Optimize repetition time, echo time, and k-space trajectories for post-COVID gas transfer

impairment detection with the highest possible sensitivity.

5. Perform image quality analysis (i.e. SNR calculations, CNR calculations, and image artifact

identification).

6. Perform histogram image analysis for post-COVID-related gas transfer impairment detection.

7. Assessment of ventilation heterogeneity via local HP 129Xe signal variance calculation.

8. Contribute to protocol writing, creation and maintenance and organization of study

documents, and coordination of experiments, for clinical trial and research studies.

9. Assist with preparing and maintaining the research project's regulatory and administrative

documents, contributing to the presentation/dissemination of research results, manuscript and

research application preparation, and outreach.

Candidate Criteria:

- Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or be unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field

- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate

- Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada

- Once hired, the candidate must reside in Thunder Bay

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #GEN-22-11 containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional

references by 4:30pm on October 11, 2022:

Lakehead University

Department of Chemistry

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

Email: malbert1@lakeheadu.ca

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Director, Student Success

Student Affairs

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-50

Lakehead University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director, Student Success within the Office of Student Affairs. Based in picturesque Thunder Bay, the regional capital of Northwestern Ontario which is located in the center of Canada and with close proximity to the United States.

The position of Director, Student Success is responsible for the direction, strategic planning, and operations of the Student Success Centre at Lakehead University. This is achieved through the development and implementation of programming aimed at assisting in the retention and satisfaction of students, contributing to their overall experience and success, as well as positively impacting the retention and engagement goals of the University.

The role includes oversight of the Student Success Centre (SSC), and operationalization the programming and services that promote student success and retention.  The Director is instrumental in ensuring a successful transition for students coming to Lakehead University for the first time by leading the planning, delivery and assessment of orientation and transition programming across both campuses. This position leads, mentors and supervises staff, including coordinating professional development, to promote student success and retention.

The successful candidate should have 5 to 7 years’ progressive leadership experience within a post-secondary environment with a focus on career development, work integrated learning, student services, program development, talent management and community partnerships. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience and commitment to equity and diversity, financial acumen, problem solving, assessment and analytical skills.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently without close supervision in a demanding, fast paced environment.  Candidates should also be familiar with various student development models and theories.

Lakehead University offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 12, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

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) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

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.