Employment Opportunities
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Departmental Positions
Faculty, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Maker/Demonstrator Postings 鈥� Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences:
PhD Position in Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry at Dalhousie University (Beginning Winter 2026)
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, seeks applicants for a fully funded PhD position in the field of stable isotope biogeochemistry, to begin Winter 2025.
Project: Working under the supervision of Dr. Owen Sherwood the student will develop and apply biogeochemical proxies recorded in deep-water corals, sediment traps, and/or sediments to investigate long-term ecological change off Northern Labrador to inform conservation strategies for deep-water coral and sponge habitats in the region. The student will join a dynamic team of researchers in the Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Lab, and work with collaborators with the Nunatsiavut Government and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This project leverages an award from the Northern Biodiversity Research Program of the Weston Family Foundation, ship time on the Canadian research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen, and a fully equipped laboratory for compound specific isotope analysis, including GC-IRMS, GC-MS, and Orbitrap LC-MS.
Qualifications: Prospective students should have completed a M.Sc. degree in Earth Sciences or a related field with a minimum GPA of 4.0/4.3 (鈥淎鈥� equivalent) and have excellent analytical and English-language writing skills. Exceptional students with a B.Sc. degree may also be considered for entry into the Ph.D. program. The ideal candidate will have experience with Gas Chromatography, Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, or similar analytical methods. Other desirable skills include experience with statistical programming and GIS.
Funding: The funding package covers tuition, medical insurance, fees, and a graduate student stipend of $40,000 CAD/yr. The student will be expected to apply for competitive scholarships.
Deadline for the application is 31 October 2025, and the selected candidate is expected to begin in early 2026, negotiable depending on other program completion requirements.
To apply please send an email to owen.sherwood@dal.ca (subject line: PhD search 2025) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and academic transcripts.
Dalhousie University is the leading graduate and research university in Atlantic Canada, with more than 21,000 students, including 3500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. We are located in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), a friendly, energetic, ocean-side city. The city and surrounding areas host a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities and opportunities. Information about the University and Department may be found at: /faculty/science/earth-environmental-sciences.html.
Teaching Assistant: ERTH 3205, Paleobiology (Winter 2026)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: October 15, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Marker/Demonstrator position is available for the Winter 2026 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 3205 |
Paleobiology |
65hr TA |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. TAs report directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at Dalhousie University. Prospective TAs should have an interest in paleobiology and experience with quantitative data analysis using Excel and R.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Owen Sherwood
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Owen.Sherwood@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistants: ENVS 4100, Environmental Science Capstone (Winter 2026)
Positions: 2 Teaching Assistants (two 65-hr positions), for ENVS 4100, Environmental Science Capstone (Winter Term 2026)
Department/Location: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
Posting Date: October 9, 2025
Closing Date: November 10, 2025
Rate of Pay: According to the CUPE Agreement
Job Description: The Teaching Assistant assists the primary instructor teaching ENVS 4100 Environmental Science Capstone. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking of assignments, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. TAs report directly to the instructor.
Qualifications/Experience: Applicants should have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree in environmental science/studies or related field. Availability during up to four class periods (Wednesdays and Fridays, 1435-1555) is required to assist with in-class evaluations.
To apply, please email your cover letter and r茅sum茅/CV to Tarah Wright at tarah.wright@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Bissett Student Success Centre
Bissett Student Success Centre is here to assist you in finding jobs and developing your career. They provide drop-in peer advising for all of your career needs, whether it be, resume development, interviewing, networking or anything else career related. They also provide online services and resources, and have many ways to help you develop your skills and career potential.
myCareer
is a tool for Dalhousie students to find jobs/volunteering positions by organizations looking to hire Dal Students. MyCareer also gives you the opportunity to register for workshops, career fairs, and recruitment events.
CEN launches eco jobs, events and volunteering web service
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is excited to announce the launch of three new services, in partnership with Planetfriendly and GoodWork
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Along with news and information from the environmental NGO sector, the RCEN website now features these dynamic, user-driven resources to help connect Canadians of all backgrounds with rewarding opportunities.
Getting Involved Just Got Easier
* Find the most relevant, up-to-date environmental events and opportunities;
* Post your events and opportunities where they'll be seen by Canada's environmental community, non-profit groups and green businesses of all sizes.
To post an event or opportunity, just use the . RCEN member organisations receive a 10% discount when posting job opportunities.
An invitation from GoodWork
GoodWork is Canada's gateway to employment and involvement in environment, conservation and sustainability. This is your invitation to be a part of Canada's growing eco-community 鈥� or to tap into the diversity of skills and experience the community has to offer.
Individuals: View employment, internship and volunteer listings from across Canada, or subscribe to our national or regional lists by visiting the .
Organizations & green initiatives: Through GoodWork you can reach 5,000 green-minded Canadians from all walks of life. Posting with GoodWork also increases awareness of your organization and its work -- and can bring
in new members, participants and collaborators.
To learn more, see or contact us for more information.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of federal organizations.
is the primary vehicle through which federal organizations recruit students. This program, established in 1990, provides some 9,000 students a year with temporary jobs in different federal organizations.
The prime objective of FSWEP is to provide full-time students with work experience related to their Field of Study and to provide them with learning opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
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