OERS Professional Career Experiences
A number of opportunities have been created to allow individuals to experience marine mammal science, research and biomedical topics. Costs and time commitment vary depending on the program.
Interested candidates should fill in the program application form, attach required documents and non-refundable deposit* and submit to OERS at 12 Burton Ave, Barrie Ontario, L4N 2R2.
Unless otherwise specified, there are no specific deadlines as most experiences can be undertaken at any time of mutual convenience during the year. Please note that the costs listed are registration fees only and do not cover any other expenses which are the responsibility of the candidate. All candidates must be >18 years of age.
** $150 deposit goes toward registration fees, the balance of which is payable upon acceptance into the program. OERS is not responsible if the candidate does not complete the program as agreed to by all parties.
Further details on specific opportunities:
- Pre-Veterinary Career Experience (ongoing)
- Marine Mammal Research Skills (ongoing)
- Biomedical Research Skills (ongoing)
- Marine Biology Field Experience (ongoing)
Pre-Veterinary Career Experience (ongoing)
B. Advanced (100 hours)
This program is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine. This will provide a more in depth opportunity to experience the diverse nature of this career path with a focus on research, academic, wildlife & marine animals (exact proportion of these experiences will vary dependant on the timing of the internship). There will be more opportunity for limited hands on experiences. One year complimentary OERS Membership included. The cost for this is $1200.
– Application Form –
Marine Mammal Research Skills / Biomedical Research Skills (ongoing)
B. Advanced (100 hours)
This program is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in Research. This will provide a more in depth opportunity to experience the diverse nature of this career path with a focus on exploring in a virtual fashion an area, how to conduct effective literature searches, formulating a question, research plan, understanding the limitations of collecting data, analyzing data, conduct of basic laboratory analysis, statistics and data presentation and write-up. (exact proportion of these experiences will vary dependant on the timing of the internship). There may be opportunity for limited hands on experiences but this is not guaranteed. There are two programs available depending on the individual’s study area of interest: biomedical or OERS marine animal. One year complimentary OERS Membership included. The cost for this is $1200.
– Application Form –
Marine Biology Field Experience (ongoing)
CMI Marine Biology Field Experience (runs throughout August)
Marine mammals can be found in all oceans and have adapted to live in a wide variety of habitats from the warmest to the coldest oceans and from the shallowest to the most extreme depths. This 8 day experience is part of OERS’s ongoing research program at its Comeauville Marine Institute (CMI) that investigates issues related to the ecology and conservation of various marine species in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. The Bay is a large body of water that is rich in marine life and of huge economical importance to the local communities. Worldwide future climate change events may increase the amount of contaminants entering the marine environment which could affect the health of humans who have a high dependence on the numerous marine species that they harvest and consume. With this unique opportunity, you will experience current and exciting in the field research by assisting biologists studying the ecology and conservation of various marine mammal species. This experience will provide participants the opportunity to work with and assist an OERS biologist who is studying the ecology and conservation of various marine animal species and the ongoing threats to their environment and survival. (ie. human impacts, climate change, and other environmental threats). More details to come. (posted October 23, 2015)
– Application Form –
Testimonials
“Taking part in the advanced pre-vet internship has been the smartest
move I made since entering university. Great mentors, awesome
opportunities to learn many things about vet medicine and too much fun!”
— Hamsha 2008 Advanced Pre-vet Intern
“This is a worthwhile experience, especially if you don’t have a lot hands on experience in a lab.”
– Deniece 2007 Advanced Research Intern
“It is a pivotal experience for anyone considering research.”
– Arthur 2008 Advanced Biomedical Research Internship
“Participating in the pre-vet internship was probably the most informative and worthwhile experience I’ve had during my years of university”
– Patricia 2007 Pre-Vet Intern
“There is definitely a great energy among the OERS members that makes everyone who participates in their internships feel welcome.”
– Ashley 2007 Advanced Research Intern
“Great hands on experience…..unbelievable opportunity to experience the diversity of a veterinary career…..this has been the most exciting and worthwhile thing I have done ever…”
— Ashley 2006 Pre-Vet Intern
“I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who wish to pursue an academic career in science.”
— Andrew 2007 Advanced Research Intern