Field Research Intern, Centre for Occupational Safety and Health

About the Institution - Laurentian University offers an outstanding life and career experience at the heart of a welcoming community. What’s more, it provides the opportunity to pursue a balanced lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities of a mid-size city. Short commutes, hundreds of lakes, waterways and nature trails, a myriad of recreational, artistic, cultural and entertainment opportunities, all combine to make this an idyllic setting to grow and thrive. Offered on the university’s beautiful campus as well as remotely, Laurentian's broad range of programs has garnered top distinction by leading in graduate employment outcomes for more than a decade.

This is your opportunity to join our team in a supportive, bilingual environment and contribute to our students’ success, as well as your own.

Full-time One (1) year NOHFC Internship appointment until April 30, 2026

Salary: $29/hr. 35 hours per week

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for equipping the mobile lab with relevant equipment and tools for successfully completing a variety of field studies in the area of occupational safety and health.
• Drive the mobile lab to worksites, engage with workers onsite, disseminate knowledge in a variety of mediums, perform recruitment speeches, and answer questions related to health and safety.
• Work alongside CROSH researchers, outfitting participants with equipment or wearable technology and taking other relevant physiological data, handling the proper pre-processing, storage, and management of those data.
• Once back in the laboratory environment, the field research intern will be trained in methods of data processing and analysis using specialized software available in the CROSH workplace simulator.
• Perform data manipulations using coding languages, and produce summaries for reports or research purposes.
• Field Intern recipients are expected to live in Sudbury, Canada for the duration of the position and will have the opportunity to participate in the intellectual life of the CROSH and larger Laurentian University community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare the mobile lab for deployment;
• Operate the mobile lab while in the field;
• Perform onsite subject recruitment following ethical procedures;
• Use the provided equipment to take human physiological measurements and collect data onsite;
• Complete data processing and managing tasks in the field and lab;
• Prepare data visualizations and findings summaries for research team purposes;
• Perform knowledge transfer exchange activities in the field and academic settings;
• Meet with workplace partners to establish testing procedures and expectations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, human factors);
• Working knowledge of MATLAB or LabView, or another basic programming language;
• Preference will be given to applicants who hold a valid DZ license;
• Applicants must be able to communicate in English (read, write, speak).

This is a 12-month position, with a 35 hour work week. The successful applicant will be required to start on or before May 1st, 2025.

Laurentian University has adopted a formal Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements, which supports remote work plans based on operational considerations. At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

This opportunity is proudly supported by: NOHFC, an Agency of the Government of Ontario

We are also committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Candidates must possess a valid work authorization to work in Canada. If employed by Laurentian University, it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain a valid work authorization throughout the duration of their employment.