Analytical Services Whale Contaminant Analysis in Aqueous, Sediment, and Tissue

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking a contractor to perform contaminant analyses on water, sediment, and tissue samples from marine mammals and fish. These analyses aim to enhance understanding of pollutant impacts on endangered species, such as the Southern Resident Killer Whales and the St. Lawrence Estuary Belugas. The work involves analyzing various contaminant classes (e.g., pesticides, PCBs, dioxins, furans, PFAS, and flame retardants) using advanced laboratory methods. The contractor must provide detailed reports for each sample group, including results and a data manipulation format (Excel). All work will be conducted at the contractor's facilities, and communication will be in English