Lambton College Research & Innovation

10/28/2026

💡 Turn your next research idea into action with Mitacs Accelerate.

The Mitacs Accelerate program connects organizations with graduate student talent to advance research and development projects, with funding opportunities to help offset project costs.

Through a partnership with Lambton College Research & Innovation, organizations can access research expertise to address challenges and explore opportunities in areas such as technology development, market research, sustainability, program evaluation and service innovation.

🔬 Mitacs Accelerate can help your organization:
• Access specialized research talent and expertise
• Offset research project costs through funded internships
• Develop solutions that support innovation and strategic goals

Have a challenge to solve or an idea to explore? Let's discuss how Mitacs Accelerate could support your next project.
📩 Contact [email protected] to learn more.

10/27/2026

📣 Reminder: Applications Close this Friday, October 30!

Still looking for a Winter 2027 co-op? There’s still time to apply! Lambton College’s Research & Innovation department is hiring full-time Researcher Co-op Students across multiple fields. Gain hands-on experience, work with industry partners, and apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects.

🔬 Areas of opportunity include:
• Materials and Chemical Engineering
• Biology and Chemistry
• Water and Wastewater
• Instrumentation, Controls and Automation
• IT, Data, Programming, AI and Machine Learning
• Energy and Electrical Storage
• Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics
• Community Health and Social Services
• Business & Project Management

📅 Term: January – April 2027
⏱️ Hours: Full-time (35 hrs/week)

📌 How to apply:
Apply through mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca or email your resume to [email protected]

Current Opportunities:
• Co-op Student Researcher – Posting #47139

🗓️ Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Don't miss your chance to gain valuable research experience this winter. Apply before October 30!

Lambton College - Co-op & Career Services

10/21/2026

💡What is Mitacs, and how can it support innovation at your organization?

Mitacs connects businesses and other organizations with academic institutions and highly skilled student and research talent to advance research, solve real-world challenges and bring innovative ideas closer to market.

Through its range of programs, Mitacs supports collaborative research projects, provides access to specialized expertise and offers funding opportunities to help organizations advance innovation.

As a Mitacs partner, Lambton College Research & Innovation can help organizations explore opportunities to turn research ideas and business innovation strategies into practical solutions.

Stay tuned as we highlight Mitacs programs and how your organization can work with Lambton College to access research talent and support innovation.

🌐Learn more about Mitacs: https://www.mitacs.ca/

📩To discuss how Mitacs programs could support your organization, contact our team at [email protected].

10/07/2026

Lambton College is recruiting a student or recent graduate to support an innovative applied research initiative focused on labour market intelligence, economic development and workforce planning.

This opportunity provides hands-on experience in labour market analysis, economic forecasting, data integration and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to a regional intelligence platform designed to support workforce resilience and long-term economic prosperity.

We’re looking for someone who:
• Is currently enrolled in, or graduated within the past two years from, a Canadian college or university
• Has a background in quantitative analysis, economics, business, data science, policy, planning or a related field
• Has experience or an interest in data interpretation, forecasting, modelling, labour market research and stakeholder engagement
• Can translate data into actionable insights

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students are welcome to apply.

📅 Start date: Immediate
⏳ Duration: 6 months, part-time
📍 Location: In-person, hybrid or virtual
💰 Compensation: $25.23 to $37.14/hour + benefits, based on education and experience

Interested? Apply directly or send inquiries to:
📧 [email protected]
Meghan Realesmith, Intellectual Property and Business Intelligence Services Manager, Lambton College

Lambton College - Co-op & Career Services

10/06/2026

📣 Now Hiring: Winter 2027 Full-Time Researcher Co-op Students

Looking for a paid research opportunity this Winter? Lambton College’s Research & Innovation department is hiring across multiple fields. Gain hands-on experience, work with industry partners, and apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects.

🔬 Areas of opportunity include:
• Materials and Chemical Engineering
• Biology and Chemistry
• Water and Wastewater
• Instrumentation, Controls and Automation
• IT, Data, Programming, AI and Machine Learning
• Energy and Electrical Storage
• Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics
• Community Health and Social Services
• Business & Project Management

📅 Term: January – April 2027
⏱️ Hours: Full-time (35 hrs/week)

📌 How to apply:
Apply through mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca or email your resume to [email protected]

Current Opportunities:
• Co-op Student Researcher – Posting #47139

🗓️ Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Lambton College - Co-op & Career Services

09/30/2026

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

At Lambton College Research & Innovation, we are committed to listening, learning and supporting work that advances reconciliation through research, innovation and meaningful partnerships.

Today, and every day, we honour Survivors, remember those who never returned home, and reflect on our shared responsibility to move forward with respect and action.🧡

09/22/2026

We are proud to hire hundreds of students each year through applied research at Lambton College.

These paid opportunities give students the chance to work alongside faculty, research staff and industry partners, gaining hands-on experience, building their portfolios and developing skills they can take into their careers.

That’s the Research College Advantage: creating meaningful opportunities for students while driving real-world impact.

09/17/2026

Lambton College is pleased to announce the launch of the new Hub for Sustainable Food Innovation (HSFI), expanding opportunities for industry-driven applied research and student innovation in areas including AI for food production, sustainable materials and packaging, automation and process optimization, and food safety and quality.

Supported by a $225,000 donation from RBC Foundation over three years, HSFI will bring together students, researchers and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges, leveraging Lambton’s advanced labs, pilot-scale facilities and applied research expertise.

We were pleased to welcome the RBC team to campus to tour our labs and see firsthand the spaces where students and researchers are turning ideas into real-world solutions. Their visit was a great opportunity to share the impact of their investment and showcase the exciting work happening at Lambton.

We are proud to launch this new hub and grateful to RBC Foundation for investing in the research, talent and collaboration needed to advance a more innovative, sustainable and resilient food sector.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/a3vW50ZOOlk

09/14/2026

Lambton College is proud to be part of this exciting project with smartGRO, advancing more sustainable and energy-efficient food production.

Through collaboration and applied research, this work is helping bring innovative solutions to real-world challenges in greenhouse agriculture.

Learn more about the project here: https://abpdaily.com/innovation-technology/nearly-895k-announced-for-calgary-greenhouse-project/

SmartGRO received nearly $895,000 in federal funding to test energy-saving greenhouse technology in Calgary.

09/04/2026

Labour Day Holiday Closure

Lambton College will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labour Day.

From all of us in Research and Innovation, we wish you a safe, relaxing long weekend and a chance to enjoy the final days of summer. ☀️

The College will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.