We each play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities and achieving our vision of Exceptional care for every patient, every time. To increase awareness of the progress we are making on Strategic Plan 2026, we are sharing highlights of each strategic priority every quarter. The full list of each “Quarterly Strategic Initiative Highlights” can be found on the intranet.
Researcher Staffing and Recruitment
Key initiatives underway include:
Joint Nurse Researcher Appointment with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. This appointment is one full-time, tenure track faculty appointment in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing. The successful candidate(s) will work towards expanding the current state of nursing research, build capacity, and enhance community and other partnerships.
Lakehead University/Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (LU/TBRHRI) Chair in the School of Nursing at Lakehead University and at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre/Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. One full-time, tenure track faculty appointment in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing. This is a 5-year renewable appointment; the successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, research and service duties.
The review of applications will start September 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please visit www.lakeheadu.ca for further details.

