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Forensic-Related Careers in Science, Business, and Technology FORENSIC-RELATED CAREERS IN SCIENCE, BUSINESS, AND TECHNOLOGY January 22nd, 2004 12:00-2:00 p.m. Student Centre Board Room Sponsored by Career Centre at the University of Toronto at Mississauga http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/ Forensic Society at the University of Toronto at Mississauga http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student_org/ivnvi/ Panelists Stephen Denison Scientific Specialist, Genetic Identification Division, Maxxam Analytics Inc. Gavin Mascarenhas Claims Service Representative, Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company Robert Hofstetter Constable, Forensic Identification, Peel Regional Police This information package is divided into sections: 1. Forensic Science in the Private Sector 2. Careers in Protective Services For more information about educational programs, forensic organizations in the public sector (i.e. government, education, hospital), and links to forensic-related websites, please download Finding Your Way in Canadian Forensic Science, available at: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/forensics.html Panel and Package developed by: Christelle Thibault, Senior Career Assistant PART 1: FORENSIC SCIENCE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR When people think of forensic science in Canada, their view of the field is often limited to government crime laboratories, such as the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto, the Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de medicine légale in Montréal, and the RCMP laboratories across Canada. These laboratories conduct analyses in cases involving injury or death under unusual circumstances as well as crimes against persons or property. Law enforcement agencies, crown attorneys, defence counsel, coroners, pathologists and other official investigative agencies use the services of these government laboratories. When forensic expertise is sought by private individuals, corporations, and insurance companies, however, they must usually turn to forensic specialists working in the private sector. Private companies and consultants perform forensic analyses and provide expert testimony in both criminal and civil cases. TYPES OF JOBS Scientist, Specialist Technologist, Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant Consultant, Expert Witness Technical Writer, Technical Salesperson DISCIPLINES Biology (e.g. DNA profiling, paternity testing) Toxicology (e.g. drug screening, alcohol testing) Chemistry (e.g. fire debris analysis) Computer Science (e.g. digital evidence, data recovery) Documents Firearms and Toolmarks Engineering (e.g. accident reconstruction) Accounting Art Anthropology Psychology Pathology Odontology Nursing www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers 2 POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS Forensic Biology Maxxam Analytics Inc. – DNA Services Technical Services Group, Human DNA Department 335 Laird Road, Unit 4, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J3 Tel: 1-877-706-7678 E-mail: [email protected] www.thednalab.com Paragon Genetics Humber River Regional Hospital 2175 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M6M 3Z4 Tel: 1-866-362-0577 E-mail: [email protected] www.paragondna.com Genetrack Biolabs Tel: 1-888-828-1899 E-mail: [email protected] www.genetrack.ca Genetest Corporation 1345 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario L3R 5V2 Tel: 1-877-404-4363 E-mail: [email protected] www.genetestlabs.com Forensic Toxicology Nucro-Technics, Inc. 2000 Ellesmere Road, Unit 16, Scarborough, Ontario M1H 2W4 Tel: 416-438-6727 Fax: 416-438-3463 www.nucro-technics.com Maxxam Analytics Inc. 5540 McAdam Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1P1 Tel: 905-890-2555 E-mail: [email protected] www.maxxam.ca Alcohol Countermeasure Systems 945 Midway Boulevard, Unit 14, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2C6 Tel: 905-670-2288 Fax: 905-670-8211 www.acs-corp.com Forensic Chemical Analysis Investigative Science Incorporated 1050 Cooke Boulevard, Unit 2, Burlington, Ontario L7T 4A8 Tel: 905-634-4200 [email protected] www.investigativescience.com Activation Laboratories Ltd. 1336 Sandhill Drive, Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4V5 Tel: 905-648-9611 E-mail: [email protected] www.actlabs.com www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers 3 Forensic Engineering Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering and Science 40 University Avenue, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1T1 Tel: 416-368-1700 Fax: 416-368-5576 www.giffinkoerth.com Brosz and Associates 64 Bullock Drive, Markham, Ontario L3P 3P2 Tel: 905-472-6660 Fax: 905-472-6665 www.expertwitness-electric.com Forensic Accounting KPMG Forensic Attn: James Hunter, President Tel: 416-777-3193 E-mail: [email protected] www.kpmg.ca Rosen & Associates Limited P.O. Box 25, Toronto Dominion Centre, Suite 3825, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1A1 Tel: 416-363-4515 Fax: 416-363-4849 www.rosen-associates.com Forensic Document Analysis Forensic Document Examination Services 2009 Woodway Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 7Y2 Tel: 613-741-2031 E-mail: [email protected] www.fdeservices.com Document Examination Consultants, Inc. 350 Palmerston Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M6G 2N6 Tel: 416-927-1453 E-mail: [email protected] www.decinc.ca Forensic Environmental Investigation EnPro Associates Ltd. Boc 4071, Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 Tel: 613-476-1985 Fax: 613-476-9652 www3.sympatico.ca/d.kerr Forensic Data Recovery CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc. 590 Alden Road, Unit 105, Markham, Ontario L3R 8N2 Tel: 905-479-9938 Fax: 905-479-1515 www.cbltech.ca Nortek Computers Ltd. 2000 Main Street West, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8G5 Tel: 705-474-2030 Fax: 705-474-2409 www.nortek.on.ca www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers 4 FDR Forensic Data Recovery Inc. 00 Collip Circle, Suite 130, London, Ontario N6G 4X8 Tel: 519-858-5107 E-mail: [email protected] www.forensicdata.ca Forensic Technology Forensic Technology Inc. 5757 Cavendish Boulevard, Suite 200, Québec H4W 2W8 Tel: 514-489-4247 E-mail: [email protected] www.fti-ibis.com GAINING RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Federal Student Work Experience Program http://www.jobs.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/student/index_e.htm FSWEP is the primary vehicle through which federal departments and agencies recruit students for some 7,000 temporary student jobs each year. It provides fair and equal access to student jobs offered by the Public Service of Canada, as well as opportunities to learn about the federal government and gain valuable experience while developing and improving employability skills. Defence Research and Development Canada has its own program within FSWEP. When to apply: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so it is best to apply early. Typically you can begin to apply in October. National Research Council (NRC) http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Summer positions are offered at NRC research institutes and corporate offices which provide practical career-related experience in R&D, library sciences, communications, marketing. Students can work for up to four months with salaries based on number of academic terms completed. Minimum “B+” average required and must be returning to full-time studies in September 2004. When to apply: Applications and transcripts must be received by January 31, 2004. National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) http://www.nserc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=pg These awards are meant to stimulate interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering and to encourage students to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields. If you would like to gain research experience in an academic or industrial setting, these awards can provide you with financial support through your host organizations. www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers 5 When to apply: Check with the Chair of the department you would like to work for (university placement) or contact your host organization directly. Typically the application must be submitted around February. UTM Laboratories The following is a list of some of the laboratories at UTM conducting research and using techniques that are relevant to students with an interest in Forensic Science. Please note that it is not an exhaustive list of research being conducted at UTM. To find out about volunteer and work opportunities in these labs, contact the professors directly. Professor Contact Research interests Dr. James Anderson [email protected] Fungal genetics, population Tel: 905-828-5362 biology, evolution Dr. George Espie [email protected] Microbial physiology, Tel: 905-828-5380 molecular biology, biochemistry Dr. Paul Horgen [email protected] Biotechnology, molecular Tel: 905-828-5424 genetics, cell biology Dr. Danton O’Day [email protected] Cell and developmental Tel: 905-828-3896 molecular biology Dr. Marla Sokolowski [email protected] Genetics, evolution, Tel: 905-828-5326 molecular biology Dr. Tim Westwood [email protected] Molecular, biochemical, Tel: 905-828-3894 physiological aspects of gene regulation Dr. Ulrich Krull [email protected] Fiber optic biosensor for Tel: 905-828-5437 detection of DNA PAST JOB POSTINGS AT MAXXAM ANALYTICS Analyst I – Animal Genetic Identification Maxxam Analytics Inc., Guelph Description: Receiving and logging in samples into the LIMS, sample preparation, DNA extraction, DNA amplification, and Gel Electrophoresis in order to obtain a Genotype (STR profile) for equine, bovine, porcine and camelid species. Operation of all necessary equipment to complete tasks (PC / Mac computers, pipettes, thermocyclers, automated sequencers, etc). Document all known sample deviations and / or process deviations and report this document to the Supervisor. 15% of day spent on other duties as assigned (reagent preparation / sterilization, laboratory organization and cleaning). Note: This is a 9-month contract position.
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