Are you looking for a unique experience
and to learn more about the exciting work being done in Environment and Climate
Change Canada’s science labs? Are you interested in pursuing a career in
science and technology?
You are invited to get
an inside look at the fascinating work by Environment and Climate Change Canada
scientists during our Open Labs event!
Every day, at Environment and Climate
Change Canada (ECCC) labs across the country, scientists and technologists are
working hard to ensure Canadians enjoy a safe, clean and sustainable
environment. As part of the
National Public Service Week celebrations, we are opening up our labs to give
Canadians a first-hand look at our work!
The following ECCC lab will be open:
Event:
Open Lab
Date: June 14, 2018
Time: Tours at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. PDT
Location: Pacific Environmental Science Centre
2645 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7H 1B1
*Please note: no backpacks are allowed in
the lab and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Pacific Yukon Laboratory for
Environmental Testing (PYLET) has specialized laboratory facilities providing
chemical, biological, toxicological and toxicogenomic analysis in support of
many departmental programs and its obligations under the Canada Water Act, the
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and Fisheries Act.
The Pacific Environmental Science Centre
laboratories, North Vancouver, provide scientific data for freshwater quality
monitoring programs, wildlife and environmental enforcement related
investigations, and emerging priorities. The chemistry section of the laboratory
specializes in environmental contaminant analysis, oil spill forensics, and
identification of unknown contaminants in the environment.
To
register for a tour, please call 1-800-668-6767, or email ec.enviroinfo.ec@canada.ca. Please indicate your
name, contact information, which tour you would like to attend and the number
of guests attending. For more information, please visit our website.
