Lake Ontario Waterkeeper (LOW) is looking for a volunteer to do science or policy-based research. Your responsibilities in this role include:
(i) Conduct scientific-, legal- or policy-based research as directed.
(ii) Compile research in an intuitive and easily accessible way for our staff and
the public using proper citation methods.
(iii) Utilize both online and offline tools including online journals, government
websites, university and city libraries, etc. to complete research.
(iv) Report regularly to staff supervisor about progress

In this volunteer role you will be able to build on the skills you already have by assisting LOW expand our knowledge and information base. This is an exciting opportunity to use your research skills to contribute to the fight for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water in Lake Ontario.

Additional information:
Experience or education in research; specifically within the field of science or policy, is an asset. Volunteers must have well-developed written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize, manage time, organize information and meet deadlines. In this volunteer opportunity you may choose to work from our office located in Toronto, or work from home. Time commitment will vary depending on the context of any given project. Researchers will report to the Outreach Coordinator, Allie Kosela.

Contact
If being a researcher for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is something you are interested in, send an email with your experience and why you’d like to be part of this scrappy grassroots team to apply [at] waterkeeper.ca or by snail mail to our office at 600 Bay St., Suite 410, Toronto, ON M5G 1M6.

We can’t wait to hear from you!