Check out our current job and volunteer opportunities below. You can find the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada Form here.

A survey of Thunder Bay employers found that 40% indicated mental health as a high priority issue (Thunder Bay District Health Unit, unpublished). Mental illness is to the 21st century what physical industrial diseases were to the 19th and 20th centuries. Identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating tools and interventions designed to mitigate impacts of mental health disorders on workers and workplaces remains an ongoing challenge.

The Institute has attracted a number of students interested in workplace mental health. Given the importance of this topic to local employers, we are well positioned to address stakeholders’ and knowledge users’ concerns in this area for a number of years. We will continue to build on current collaborations with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (Superior Mental Wellness @ Work), and others to address this important topic.

Dr. Deborah Scharf, with considerable experience working in the area of mental health in the workplace, is the theme leader for this area of the Institute.

Check out our current projects addressing mental health in the workplace! If you are interested in learning more about the NOWWHS cohort study, please visit www.workinghealth.ca or check out our News & Events page!

Who you are:

Workers are at the heart of what we do at EPID@Work Research Institute. Old, new, injured, part-time, full-time, and everything in between - we are always looking to connect with workers.

How we can help:

Check out our current recruitment opportunities below or contact us today to get involved! 

NOWWHS Cohort Study is LIVE:

Have you ever wondered how your workplace is impacting your physical and mental health? EPID@Work Research Institute is launching the largest ever cohort study in Northwestern Ontario to study physical and mental health in the workplace. For more information, visit our cohort study website: www.workinghealth.ca!

Who you are:

Whether you are a community member, group, or organization, we are always looking for research partners and participants. Indigenous communities and organizations are also encouraged to reach out!

How we can help:

We have many opportunities to participate in research. Many of our studies include community participation. We have also worked closely with Nokiiwin Tribal Council to help meet their research needs and have even signed a formalized Partnership Agreement to ensure this work continues in the future. Check out our current recruitment opportunities below or contact us today to get involved!

NOWWHS Cohort Study is LIVE:

Have you ever wanted to contribute to important research about physical and mental health in our community? EPID@Work Research Institute is launching the largest ever cohort study in Northwestern Ontario to study physical and mental health in the workplace. For more information, visit our cohort study website: www.workinghealth.ca!

EPID@Work Research Institute is looking to hire a Project Coordinator for the Northwestern Ontario Workplace & Worker Health Study; The successful candidate will be part of the NOWWHS team and will help to plan and execute data collection at various communities and businesses in Northwestern Ontario, with a team of research assistants. Please click here for the full job posting and application guidelines.

EPID@Work Research Institute is looking to hire a Communications Specialist; this position is a limited term position for 18-months.The successful candidate will be part of EPID's Knowledge Mobilization & Implementation team and will help to execute internal and external knowledge mobilization communications. Please click here for the full job posting and application guidelines.

EPID@Work Research Institute is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be part of EPID's administrative team and will support the Director of EPID@Work Research Institute, Dr. Vicki Kristman,  by carrying out a wide variety of administrative and minor research activities. Please click here for the full job posting and application guidelines.