Provision and Exploitation of Biosolids in Quebec

The project consists of a study on the disposal and upgrading of dried and dehydrated sludges from the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater. The study would be limited to the province of Quebec. As a specialist in the treatment of wastewater, Degrémont supplies high performance technologies for the dehydration and drying of wastewater treatment […]

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Recyclage et revalorisation des plastiques souples sans marché

Dans ce projet, on propose de développer des applications afin de recycler les sacs plastiques en fin de vie. Pour ce faire, des études seront menées afin de déterminer la composition de tous les sacs disponibles par un centre de tri afin de les transformer, seuls ou avec d’autres matières résiduelles, dans des pièces moulées. […]

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Towards designing a bioreactor for the BioLogix™ Product: Identification of microbial communities and their optimal growth conditions for in situ and ex situ hydrocarbon bioremediation

In this project, the intern will determine the identity of the bacterial species present in the BioLogix consortium, as well as determine how to best grow these bacteria in the lab and in the field. The intern will also use this information to aid in the design of technology and equipment to effectively grow BioLogix […]

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Standard Operating Procedures for HR and Marketing/Client Acquisition/Retention

David Schultz started Window Washing Warriors in early 2016 however it stayed relatively small until 2018 when David attended college to learn how to more effectively run a business. The business grew from 62 to 269 customers in the following 4 years. Last year David realize he had to standardize his policies procedures and processes […]

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Climate change issues and solutions for the Greater Montreal area

Human-induced warming of the planet amounts to ~1C since pre-industrial times, with a warming signal that increases with latitudes. This warming is accompanied with higher incidence of extreme weather (e.g. temperature, precipitation), including persistence of weather systems and consequently increased probability of drought and flooding. The goal of this project is to document projected changes […]

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Let it Flow Marketing Innovation

2051151 Alberta Ltd. [Let it Flow] was established in 2017 and requests an Intern(s) to support efforts to pursue and maintain client files that enhance activities undertaken by public administration [municipalities], or the private sector. The partner organization will share exclusive business and political knowledge with the Intern(s) to best position projects for success. Access […]

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Recruitment in cavity-nesting ducks along the lower Saint John River floodplain

Waterfowl are important to many people, organizations and cultures for their beauty, hunting opportunities and environmental importance. While these species are prevalent and well-studied throughout North America, what actually governs the growth and declines are still heavily debated. This work will address this issue by examining some possible population drivers in three waterfowl species (wood […]

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Biotic communities in restoring salt marshes

Salt marshes are important coastal ecosystems that provide many services. Due to their high soil fertility, they have a long history of being converted to farmland. There is now growing interest in restoring salt marshes to protect against coastal erosion, mitigate sea level rise, and provide increased habitat for fish, birds, etc. Ducks Unlimited Canada […]

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Regional Chamber Support Initiative

At the grassroots level, Chambers serve as the Voice of Business to government while offering products and services that facilitate the creation of relationships between businesses, provide discounts to reduce business costs, and offer learning opportunities that support business growth. Many Chambers of Commerce in small communities across Northwestern Ontario are facing significant challenges in […]

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Assessment of Landfill Final Covers Employing Contaminated Soils

Proposed research is to decommission five fully instrumented experimental covers that were constructed at the St-Nicephore landfill in 2018. This project provides the unique opportunity to exhume soil in a methodical approach to: (1) develop a contaminant profile throughout the experimental covers; and (2) establish the soil characteristics in-situ to be used in computer modelling […]

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