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Title:

Biology Graduate

Agreement Number:

1023357

Agreement Value:

$29,999.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 30, 2024 - Apr 29, 2025

Description:

The youth graduate candidate will work with our lead biologist to assist in a number of projects, including the oversight of our mining revegetation initiatives. The firm has a greenhouse in Labrador City that has been used in recent years to grow grasses, shrubs, and trees that can be used for revegetation of mine tailing’s areas. The work involves the testing of seed mixes that can grow in the challenging tailings environments. The candidate will work with the firm's team to continue the testing of seed mixes, assist with upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouse, participate in the application of seeds, planting of trees and shrubs, and work to prepare the greenhouse and it’s vegetation for overwintering.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4N2

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q3-1023357

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

865823041

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sikumiut Environmental Management Limited

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541620