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WELCOME
GUIDE
Eau Terre Environnement
Research Centre
INRS.CA
WELCOME GUIDE | Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre // I
WELCOME
TABLE OF CONTENT A BRIEF
OVERVIEW
Welcome 1 5
PAYING FOR
YOUR STUDIES 8 10 STUDENT
ASSOCIATIONS 16
OF INRS
To all our new students:
A brief overview of INRS 1 › Founded by the Government of Quebec
The ETE Centre at a glance 1 Support available at the INRS student federation (FEINRS) 16 in 1969.
ETE Research Centre 8 Eau Terre Environnement Centre We are thrilled that you have chosen to pursue your univer- › Comprised of four research centres
STUDYING AT INRS Payment schedule 8 Student Association (AECETE) 16 sity studies at Institut national de la recherche scientifique
1 DURING THE COVID-19 Student financial assistance (SFA) (INRS) and we would like to extend you a warm welcome! • Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie
PANDEMIC 2 from the Government of Quebec 8 Research Centre
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY By choosing INRS, you’ve chosen a top quality research and
11 AND PHONE NUMBERS 17 • Eau Terre Environnement
educational experience. You’ve also chosen to dive straight
Access to research facilities 2 HOUSING AND into an adventure like no other, with personalized academic Research Centre
Courses 2 6 TRAVEL 9 For any IT questions or • Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
support and program offerings focused on society’s greatest
Access to campus 2 support requests 17 challenges. Research Centre
Supervision 2 Finding housing 9 Wireless access 17
At INRS, we’re committed to ensuring you have all the • Urbanisation Culture Société Research
Housing information 9 Sending large files 17
information you need to feel comfortable with the new Centre
THINGS TO DO Getting around 9 Phone numbers 17
2 ON ARRIVAL 3
learning and research environment that will be your home. › A university dedicated exclusively to
The Studies and Student Life Department and the Eau Terre graduate level research and training
Orientation day and
7 INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS 10 12 LIBRARY 19 Environnement Research Centre have put this guide together
› About 150 faculty members
to provide valuable information designed to help you settle
information session 3 › Over 700 graduate students
in. Please read it now and refer back to it regularly.
Get in touch with your mentor 3 Budget, banking services Specialized documentation and
Submit your legal documents 3 and credit cards 10 information services (SDIS) 19 We’re looking forward to guiding you through this new step in
Interdisciplinary research at a university
INRS email address 3 Housing: basic information 10 your academic journey, which will no doubt be full of exciting
where people matter.
Work 10 YOUR RIGHTS AND discoveries, rewarding conversations, and unforgettable
YOUR Income tax 11 13 RESPONSIBILITIES 20 memories.
3 STUDIES 4 Health and hospitalization insurance 11 On behalf of our entire university community, we wish you a
Your student record:
Immigration
French, the official language
11 Graduate studies regulation
Psychological harassment
20 most rewarding and inspiring academic journey here! THE ETE CENTRE
IDÉ Academic Portal
Steps to complete each term in IDÉ
4
4
of Quebec
Some tips to help you make
11 and sexual violence
Code of ethics
20
20
AT A GLANCE
Forms 5 the most of your stay in Quebec 11 Language policy 21 › A multidisciplinary approach that fosters
University glossary 5 Research integrity 21 a big-picture perspective essential
Study plan 5 STUDENT Intellectual property 21 to the understanding and integrated
8 SERVICES 12 Ombudsman 21 management of water and georesources
YOUR PLACE Philippe-Edwin Bélanger André St-Hilaire
4 OF STUDY 6 Your contacts 12 Director Interim director › Research activities in four main areas:
Studies and Eau Terre environmental decontamination
Overview of services 12
Student Life Department Environnement and waste reclamation, aquatic
INRS – all the centres 6
Research Centre biogeochemistry, hydrology,
General administration 6 HEALTH
Centre management 6 9 CARE 14
and earth sciences
› 37 faculty members
ETE RESEARCH CENTRE 6 International students: › Numerous strategic research
Access to the building 6 health and hospitalization insurance 14 partnerships within Canada and
Parking 6 Emergencies / Info-Santé health line 14 internationally: the Quebec Geoscience
Bikes 6 Health, security, and COVID-19 14 Centre, Quebec Geoscience Centre,
Dining area 7 Group plan - ASEQ 15 CentrEau, Ouranos Consortium, Institut
Classrooms and meeting rooms 7 Need to talk about nordique du Québec, EcotoQ and
Student spaces 7 personal problems 15 Québec maritime networks, etc.
Sustainable development 7 Psychological help 15 › Research groups like Centre for
Office keys 7 Northern Studies, CIAPE (Centre
intersectoriel d’analyse des
perturbateurs endocriniens), GRIL
(Groupe de recherche interuniversitaire
en limnologie), and Laboratory of
Measurements Interpretation and
Acquisition in Geosciences.
II // WELCOME GUIDE | Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre // 1STUDYING AT INRS DURING THINGS TO DO
1 THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2 ON ARRIVAL
THE PANDEMIC IS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE 2020-2021
ACADEMIC YEAR. WE ARE MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE YOUR TIME AT ORIENTATION DAY AND SUBMIT YOUR LEGAL
INRS MEETS YOUR EXPECTATIONS. INFORMATION SESSION DOCUMENTS
New students at your centre are invited to an orientation Get in touch with your contact for student records. Make
day. The invitation has been or will be emailed to you. sure you provide all the required documents.
Orientation day is important to help you start your
ACCESS TO RESEARCH ACCESS TO CAMPUS university career at INRS on the right foot.
FACILITIES During the pandemic, access to the campus will depend
YOUR CONTACT FOR STUDENT
After shutting down entirely at the beginning of the on the public health regulations in effect. For the start
of the academic year, access will be limited to essential
GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR RECORDS
pandemic, laboratories and research facilities reopened
in May 2020. They will remain open as long as Quebec trips only. The situation may change over the course of MENTOR
the year. . As soon as you arrive, you will be put in touch with Mélanie Laverdière
public health authorities allow, in accordance with strict Academic programs
health protocols. a colleague who is familiar with INRS: This is your Centre ETE - Québec City, office 5302
mentor!
SUPERVISION . You will meet them at the beginning of term.
Phone: 418 654-2622
melanie.laverdiere@ete.inrs.ca
COURSES To make up for the lack of in-person interactions on
campus, INRS staff members will touch base with you To make things easier:
INRS and its teaching staff have made every possible
more frequently. A mentorship program has also been . Give them your contact information
effort to provide you with quality courses, even if class-
es must be taught remotely. developed to provide you with personalized support. . Answer their invitations
INRS EMAIL ADDRESS
For Fall 2020, as well as for Winter and Summer 2021,
most courses are offered remotely. An INRS email is created for you when you arrive.
For detailed information on the courses offered in your Instructions on how to activate it will be emailed to your
program and their format, please talk to the resource personal email address or given to you when you arrive.
person at your centre. INRS will use this email address to communicate with
WHAT MENTORS DO: you.
. Help you settle in Spam emails are filtered out. To view them, follow these
instructions (in French).
. Help you quickly connect with colleagues
. Answer your questions and direct you to the
appropriate resources
. Help you make the most out of university life
SET UP YOUR INBOX
Don’t want a mentor?
. If you need help setting up your email on your
Want to change mentors?
Contact the head of the mentorship program: mobile device or computer, visit
https://sri.inrs.ca/soutien (in French only)
sve@inrs.ca
. To access your email from the Internet:
https://email.ete.inrs.ca
2 // WELCOME GUIDE | Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre WELCOME GUIDE | Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre // 33 YOUR STUDIES
YOUR STUDENT RECORD: STEPS TO COMPLETE EACH FORMS
IDÉ ACADEMIC PORTAL TERM IN IDÉ You will find all the forms you need for your studies on ACADEMIC YEAR
the INRS website (in French only).
Used to: 1. You must register for each term until your
. Choice and change of supervisor DIVIDED INTO THREE TERMS:
. Manage your contact information final thesis submission or graduation
. Register . Thesis committee proposal
You will receive an email each term containing the FALL | WINTER | SUMMER
. Request a leave of absence . Thesis submission and evaluation report forms
necessary information on how to register.
. Change your registration See the university calendar for:
. Request an extension Your registration will be blocked if you have an out- . Term start and end dates
. Request to change to full-time or part-time standing balance of $100 or more. If this happens, UNIVERSITY GLOSSARY . Holidays
. Select your courses please contact the Finance Department (finances@
inrs.ca) to pay the amount owing or work out a pay- This online glossary will help you understand the . Course change and withdrawal deadlines
. View your account statement French terms related to your studies.
. Choose your research topic ment plan.
. Submit your research objectives for the term International students will be unable to register if one
. Assess your research activities for each term of the following documents is due to expire before STUDY PLAN
. View your transcript the end of term: CAQ, study permit, RAMQ card (if
the student has one). You have primary responsibility for the success of
. Submit your proposal for your thesis committee
your research project. So it’s important to make sure
. Submit your dissertation or thesis electronically 2. Choose your courses and activities you have all the information you need, starting with the
. Request an embargo
3. Update your contact information, if required Guide to graduate studies (in French). In addition to
walking you through your first steps at university, it also
4. Pay your tuition fees as soon as you re- tells you how to approach each stage of your academic
ACCESS TO IDÉ ceive the invoice (see description of fees [in journey.
https://portail.inrs.ca/ide/portail/index.html French]) Open communication with your research supervisor is
Pay by credit card, cheque, or deduction from your key to success. It’s normal for your opinions to differ
User name and password emailed to you when
you register for your first term. scholarship. from time to time or for misunderstandings to occur,
but it’s important to be able to talk about them.
RESEARCH MASTER’S AND PHD In the event of a dispute, or if you are having trouble
5. Research objectives and evaluation communicating, notify your program director. If you
You must present your research objectives at the have a complaint about supervision, you can contact
ABSENCES beginning of term. the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Department.
. Do you need to take a break from your The objectives will then be evaluated at the end of term.
studies? You can suspend your studies for
a maximum of three terms. Talk to your
program director. PROOF OF REGISTRATION
Note: A leave of absence affects the support TRANSCRIPTS
you receive and your ability to work if you are
Submit a request at the following link to obtain a
a temporary resident.
proof of full-time study or an official transcript:
http://www1.inrs.ca/doc/public/inscription/
CHANGES AND
WITHDRAWALS
As long as you act by the deadlines indicated in HEALTH INSURANCE FEES
the university calendar, you can:
. Change your registration and get a refund Tuition fees include health and medical insurance.
You can opt out of some insurance. Read the
. Withdraw from classes without failure
Health care chapter for more details.
Registrar’s Office: registrariat@inrs.ca | Québec City: 418 654-3861 | Toll free: 1 877 326-5762
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4 STUDY EAU TERRE DINING AREA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
. Each person is responsible for emptying their own
ENVIRONNEMENT
The dining area is located on the third floor. There are
a number of fridges, microwaves, toaster ovens, and recycling bin into the communal recycling bins near
RESEARCH CENTRE
toasters for use by all the building’s staff. There are also the washrooms.
INRS — ALL THE CENTRES two sinks as well as several coffee machines and vend- . Used batteries can be taken to the third floor to be
ing machines with carbonated beverages, juice, cook- recycled.
490, RUE DE LA COURONNE, QUÉBEC ies, snacks. A patio is also available for students and . For more information, contact the building’s green
Armand-Frappier Santé staff to use.
Biotechnologie Research Centre (QUÉBEC) G1K 9A9 CANADA committee (comite-vert@ete.inrs.ca).
531, boulevard des Prairies, Laval (QC) H7V 1B7 Remember: You can get in touch with your contacts
CLASSROOMS AND MEETING (see chapter 8) at any time and they will direct you to
Urbanisation Culture Société CENTRE MANAGEMENT
ROOMS the right people.
Research Centre . CENTRE DIRECTOR A number of rooms are available for seminars, confer-
385, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal (QC) H2X 1E3 André ST-HILAIRE
ences, and meetings. There are also two rooms avail- OFFICE KEYS
able for video conferences. For more information, get
. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY If you are assigned a workspace, your contact for stu-
in touch with the contact person for the building.
Eau Terre Environnement Research Suzanne DUSSAULT dent records will tell you who to contact to get your of-
Centre + Urbanisation Culture Société . ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVICE MANAGER fice ($10 deposit). For your safety, we recommend you
Research Centre Andrée BEAUMONT STUDENT SPACES lock your office when you are not there, even for short
periods of time, and never leave valuables out in the
490, rue de la Couronne, Québec (QC) G1K 9A9 Student space is allocated when you first register. It is open. You will get your deposit back when you return
managed by the contact person for student records. your key.
Énergie Matériaux
Télécommunications Research Centre ACCESS TO THE BUILDINGS
Varennes
1650, boulevard Lionel-Boulet . If you are planning to work after 6 p.m., you need
Varennes (QC) J3X 1S2 to register at the building entrance and state where
you are working.
Montréal
Place Bonaventure No one is allowed to be in the building from 11 p.m. to
ACCESS CARD
800, de La Gauchetière Ouest 6 a.m. Monday to Friday and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Students need an access card to the building.
Portail Nord-Ouest, bureau 6900 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless they have They must pay a $20 deposit, which will be re-
Montréal (Québec) H5A 1K6 written authorization from the building manager. turned to them at the end of their studies.
. A security guard is on site until 11:50 p.m. For more information:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CONTACT PERSON FOR
PARKING THE BUILDING
. Legal Affairs
Underground parking is managed by Société Parc-Auto Céline Bélanger
. Archives and Document Management du Québec (SPAQ). Anyone can pay the day rate to office 1304, extension 3807
. Communications park there (entrance and exit via rue Victor-Revillon, a celine.belanger@ete.inrs.ca
. Philanthropic Development and Alumni one-way street). Payment is automated.
Relations
. Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
. Finance BIKES
. Planning and International Relations Bike racks are located in the underground parking
. Research and Development garage. There is also an outdoor bike rack in front of the
. Registrar’s Office building. The first time you use them, please register at
. Government Relations and Public Affairs reception (ext. 4677, accueil.ete@ete.inrs.ca) and you
. Human Resources will be given a parking sticker.
. Information Resources
. Material Resources
6 // WELCOME GUIDE WELCOME GUIDE | Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre // 75 PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES 6 HOUSING AND TRAVEL
INRS OFFERS DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUPPORT WITH THE GOAL OF ENABLING
ALL STUDENTS TO DEVOTE THEMSELVES TO THEIR STUDIES.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FINDING HOUSING GETTING AROUND
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND
INRS does not offer student housing. However, Univer- Here is some important basic information. More infor-
AWARDS
ETE CENTRE sité du Québec student housing is available in Quebec mation is available on the INRS website in the Trans-
Research PhD and master’s For a list of programs offered by external City, a stone’s throw from INRS. ports section (in French).
organizations (public and private): INRS website.
Scholarship for all full-time students A scholarship makes a great addition to your AFFORDABLE CARSHARING
resume! See: Communauto
Master’s with thesis: four terms ($5,740/term)
PhD: eight terms ($6,685/term)
HOUSING IN QUÉBEC CITY
Professional master’s degree UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC STUDENT HOUSING
Scholarship for all full-time students
PAYMENT SCHEDULE Les résidences Sainte-Hélène
First two terms ($5,740 $/term) and last term ($2,890) 575, rue Sainte-Hélène
Whether you receive a scholarship or support from
Please note: Amounts are reassessed each year based on the cost of
INRS, or an external scholarship managed by INRS, the Québec (Québec) G1K 9M4
living.
payments are usually made on the following dates: GETTING AROUND QUÉBEC CITY
Édifice Fleurie
SUPPLEMENTAL TUITION FEE Fall 2020 term Winter 2021 term 480, rue de La Chapelle
Québec (Québec) G1K 0B6
TAKING THE BUS IN QUÉBEC CITY
To get reduced fares, first ask for the Student+
EXEMPTION SCHOLARSHIPS September 17 January 21 Phone: 418 657-4201 OPUS card:
Tuition fees are higher for students from outside Que- October 15 February 18 Information: residencesuq@uquebec.ca
. On the Student+ web page, consult the How
bec. Visit the INRS website (in French) for more de- to obtain Student+ OPUS card section.
November 19 March 18
tails. Supplemental tuition fees do not apply to students FIND AN APARTMENT . Get the Proof of full-time student status form
from France and French-speaking Belgium. December 17 April 15
Cherche Trouve (in French) from your contact for student records (see
INRS offers exemption scholarships for these supple- Trouve un appart (in French) chapter 2).
mental fees. Get in touch with your contact for student
records. SUPPORT FROM YOUR Kijiji
BY BIKE
SUPERVISOR LesPAC (in French)
Québec City website: bike network (in French)
Kangalou
If you do not have financial support or if your financial
support has ended, talk to your supervisor. Funds may Louer.com
QUESTIONS ABOUT SUPPORT OR be available to support you.
PAYMENT OF YOUR SCHOLARSHIP? Being part of a research team increases your
Mélanie Laverdière opportunities for support.
Academic programs
Centre ETE - Québec City, office 5302
Phone: 418 654-2622
melanie.laverdiere@ete.inrs.ca
STUDENT FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE (SFA) FROM THE
GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you
are eligible for SFA. You can apply online.
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You can usually work in Canada with a study permit, but
it depends on the conditions of your study permit and
INCOME TAX
If you live or work in Quebec for a certain period of
time, you will probably have to file income tax returns
your registration status. The Études au Canada web- (in French). Information in English is available in the
This section contains useful information for students HOUSING: BASIC INFORMATION site (in French only) breaks down the conditions and guides mentioned earlier. You will need to file two re-
who are new to Quebec. The Studying and living in situations under which you can work. turns: one for Quebec and one for Canada.
If you read French, visit the Housing section on the Im-
Quebec page (in French) on the INRS website contains Canada: to learn more, visit the website of the Govern-
migrant Quebec website for information on: WORKING OFF CAMPUS
more information on the following topics: ment of Canada
. Where to look Most of the time, you can work off campus with your
. A future in Quebec . Climate and clothing
. Rental housing characteristics Quebec: to learn more, visit the Revenu Québec website
. Food . Money and banking study permit, for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
. Leases (rental agreements) Make sure you respect the conditions for work.
. Budget . Language
. Your rights as a renter
. Housing . Phone The terms and conditions in effect may include more HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION
. Transportation Otherwise, see the English guides mentioned above. permissive rules for holidays and breaks scheduled on
the school calendar. Please note, however, that these
INSURANCE
On the Immigrant Quebec website, guides available
do not apply to the holidays you decide to take. This You must have health and hospitalization insurance. See
in English also address these topics. In addition, you OTHER SERVICES only applies in two situations at INRS: the Health care chapter.
can visit the Living in Quebec page on the Ministère
de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration As a renter, you may also have utilities to pay for. Utility . The short break between the end of a term and the
costs vary.
(MIFI) website. start of the next one IMMIGRATION
HOME INSURANCE . Professional program: during a term where no
It is important that you:
activities are offered
BUDGET, BANKING SERVICES, It’s important to get home insurance. . Always make sure your immigrant documents are valid
AND CREDIT CARDS If there’s a theft, fire, or other loss, the insurance will cover: WORKING ON CAMPUS . Strictly adhere to the immigration rules and any
. Your personal belongings The number of hours you can work on campus is special conditions that apply to you
When you arrive in Canada, you will need to open a
Canadian bank account so that INRS can deposit your . Your liability for damage to the property or others’ unlimited. But you’ll need to ensure your work isn’t . Renew your documents before the start of the term
scholarship money. belongings interfering with your studies. If necessary, talk to your if they are due to expire before the term ends
supervisor to avoid any misunderstandings.
The Immigrant Quebec website has some useful infor- Assurance Québec (in French)
mation in French: http://www.assurance-qc.com/maison.html
. Budget and banking institutions (in French)
DRINKING WATER SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER (SIN) WORRIED ABOUT SOMETHING TO DO
. Banking accounts and credit cards (in French) WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS?
Drinking water is free in Quebec. You don’t need to buy You need a social insurance number to get a job.
Information on these topics can also be found in the water, contact a provider, or pay to use the service. To get one, visit the Service Canada website. Your contact for student records can help.
English guides presented above.
Note: your SIN is highly confidential. Only give it to: If there is a problem, a staff member at student
HEATING AND ELECTRICITY
. Your employer services can help you or direct you to the appro-
Find out if there are any additional costs for heating . Your financial institution priate resources.
and electricity before renting an apartment. . The Government of Canada See Chapter 8 for a list of student services staff
BANK ACCOUNT COMPARISON In Quebec, heating is generally electric. If a rental is list- . Your educational institution members and their contact information.
Government of Canada: ed as:
Account Comparison Tool . Chauffé, the landlord pays for the heating
. Éclairé, the landlord pays for the electricity, not FRENCH, THE OFFICIAL
CREDIT CARD COMPARISON including heating LANGUAGE OF QUEBEC SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE
. If the rental property does not include utilities, you
Government of Canada: French is the official language of Quebec, even if you can MOST OF YOUR STAY IN QUEBEC
will need to open a utility account. usually get by speaking English, especially in Montreal.
Credit Card Comparison Tool . Talk to your mentor and build ties
There is only one electricity provider:
ALREADY SPEAK FRENCH WELL? with your colleagues.
Hydro-Québec: 1 888 385-7252
If you already speak French, you may have some ques- . Get involved in university life.
https://www.hydroquebec.com/residential/
tions about certain Quebecois words and expressions. . Take an interest in Quebec culture and ask
To help you, or simply satisfy your curiosity, we’ve put questions.
together a short glossary of Quebec expressions. . Keep on playing sports and doing activities
PAYING RENT you enjoy.
NOT COMFORTABLE ENOUGH IN FRENCH?
Rent is due on the first of every month. . Do not isolate yourself.
You can—and we recommend you do—take French les-
For more details: Régie du logement website sons. INRS offers free French lessons each term for all . Actively maintain links with your family and
levels. You will receive an email with course information friends back home.
at the beginning of each term.
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8 THE STUDIES AND STUDENT LIFE DEPARTMENT AT INRS SUPPORTS
SPORTS FACILITIES – ETE CENTRE
INRS has an agreement in place to allow students to
access the facilities at the Cégep Limoilou sports com-
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
INRS supports student engagement. Getting involved
with your university is a rich and rewarding experience
STUDENTS AND HELPS THEM WITH THEIR PLANS BY PROVIDING A WIDE plex at the student rate. that makes a difference.
RANGE OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO FOSTER A WELCOMING ACADEMIC Present your INRS card to sign up. . The ambassadors program is a chance for students
ENVIRONMENT AND HELP THEM SUCCEED. who love INRS to help promote it.
. The student mentorship program encourages
SPECIAL NEEDS
returning students to lend a hand to colleagues who
Student services provides personalized individual as- are just getting started at INRS.
sistance to students with disabilities or learning disor-
YOUR CONTACTS CHECK YOUR INRS EMAIL ders.
There are all kinds of ways to get involved!
Students at INRS have a range of resource people they REGULARLY Tools, services, and other accommodations may be
can turn to for guidance and services. available to you. STUDENT RECOGNITION
The student services team, like other INRS services, will
share relevant information with you via email. Some- Welcome to INRS! Your work, background, and skills can be showcased in
times emails contain information about activities taking a variety of ways:
place in a few days.
1. YOUR CONTACT FOR STUDENT WORKPLACE INTEGRATION Three Minute Thesis/Ma thèse en 180 secondes
RECORDS Every year, INRS holds a career event called Ren- . Present your thesis in three minutes
Mélanie Laverdière OVERVIEW OF SERVICES dez-vous carrière. . French and English components
Academic programs Email sve@inrs.ca for more information. . Networking and professional network . INRS winners go to the regional finals
Centre ETE - Québec City, office 5302 . Information on the job market
Phone: 418 654-2622 WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS Forces AVENIR
. Job opportunities
melanie.laverdiere@ete.inrs.ca Workshops and training sessions are offered each term Mandate: to recognize, honour, and promote university
to help you: Come check out your options and map your career tra-
students who demonstrate excellence and outstanding
2. YOUR MENTOR . Develop your skills jectory!
commitment.
Your mentor will be able to answer most of . Prepare for the job market . A Quebec-wide contest
your questions. If it’s something more compli-
. Learn more about topics you care about . A jury made up of public figures
cated, they can direct you to the appropriate
resource. A notification is sent to students who might be interest- Show off your talents!
ed whenever new activities are added.
3. STUDENT SERVICES
Send your questions to the student services
team at the following address: sve@inrs.ca FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PROJECTS
Yannick Machabée If you have a project or activity in mind to:
Student services officer . Promote scientific life at university
Phone: 418 654-1801 . Improve the quality of life at INRS
yannick.machabee@inrs.ca
Consult the program (in French) before submitting your
Hama Tchamo-Kpona request to sve@inrs.ca. Do not hesitate to contact us
Secretary to discuss your idea in advance.
Phone: 418 654-3815
hama.tchamo-kpona@inrs.ca We encourage all projects that benefit the INRS com-
munity. Talk to us about your plans!
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: GROUP PLAN – ASEQ NEED TO TALK ABOUT
HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION EMERGENCIES/INFO- (ADDITIONAL INSURANCE) PERSONAL PROBLEMS
INSURANCE SANTÉ All INRS students benefit from a two-part group health- The employee and student support program (PAEE) of-
care plan (Group insurance plan – ASEQ): fers fast and free access to consultations if you feel the
During your stay in Quebec, you must be covered by
a health insurance plan. Students from some countries DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES HEALTHCARE COMPONENT need to talk to someone about your worries and per-
. Vision care sonal problems. The service is offered by an external
are eligible for Quebec public health insurance plan For emergencies, especially medical ones.
company and is completely confidential.
(RAMQ) and must apply when they arrive. Please note that fees apply for ambulance service. . Professional services
You can contact PAEE 24/7 at 1 877 257-5557
Other students must register for the group insurance * You must have a Canadian SIM card for 911 service . Vaccines, X-rays, etc. (French: 1 800 361-2433).
plan for international university students that Quebec to work with your phone.
universities have negotiated with Desjardins Financial Available only to students covered by RAMQ
Security. The premium is billed by INRS at the same time
DIAL 811 – INFO-SANTÉ HEALTH LINE DENTAL COMPONENT PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP
as tuition fees.
Available to everyone
Do you or your family need advice from a nurse? THE DESJARDINS PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL
Do you need someone to direct you to the ap- For more information, consult the insurance docu- STUDENTS
propriate healthcare resources? ments (in French) or contact the INRS student federa-
Sessions with a psychologist are reimbursed up to a
tion (FEINRS).
DISTANCE LEARNING 24/7 free phone consultation service maximum of $500 per year.
STUDENTS GROUP PLAN – ASEQ
International students studying from outside Ca- Sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist are re-
nada do not have to pay the health insurance
OPTING OUT OF THE PLAN imbursed up to a maximum of $500 per year, but you
premium. The premium is billed with your fall and winter pay the first $50 for each session.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND COVID-19
tuition fees.
For any health issues related to being on campus
during the pandemic, please contact your pro- Each year, during the first month of the first term
gram director. in which you are enrolled, you can opt out of one
or both components.
Fees for 2020-2021:
Fall Winter
Healthcare: $71.75 Healthcare: $143.51
Dental: $53.93 Dental: $107.84
FEINRS
FEINRS (see Chapter 10) handles the group in-
surance plan with ASEQ. You may contact the
member of the executive representing you with
ASEQ.
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10 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 11 AND PHONE NUMBERS
INRS STUDENT FEDERATION EAU TERRE ENVIRONNEMENT FOR ANY IT QUESTIONS OR SENDING LARGE FILES
(FEINRS) RESEARCH CENTRE STUDENT SUPPORT REQUESTS (INRS You can use the file sharing program to send large do-
FEINRS is an umbrella association representing the ASSOCIATION (AECETE) EMAIL, WIRELESS NETWORK, cuments. Either the sender or the recipient must have
an INRS email address.
student associations from all INRS centres. It facilitates COMPUTER ROOM)
student dialogue and coordination on matters of com-
AECETE represents all students in water and earth Please refer to the Information Resources Depart-
mon interest. Its mission:
sciences programs at INRS. AECETE’s mission is to pro- ment website (in French). There you’ll find: PHONE NUMBERS
. Defend and promote the rights and interests of its
tect and promote the educational, social, economic, . Documents on certain procedures and software INRS Directory (in French)
members on matters of common interest, including: and research interests of its members. The association
. A support request form (in French)
- Tuition fees, ancillary fees, and other fees paid to promotes active student engagement by serving as a On the ETE Intranet (accessible on site or remotely via
INRS resource and initiating discussion, debate, and reflec- VPN), you can access a staff and student directory at
- The management, administration, and payment of tion. It represents its members to the Centre, INRS,
Université du Québec, other INRS student associations,
WIRELESS ACCESS 490, de la Couronne.
INRS and external scholarships Directory 490 (in French)
and other organizations. It ensures that the teaching Three wireless networks are available across INRS.
- Academic affairs (program evaluation and modifi-
and supervision provided to its members is commensu- . INRS: This one can be used by all INRS personnel
cation, amendments and additions to statutes and
rate with a quality graduate studies program and infor- in any INRS centre. Sign in with your Windows
regulations)
ms them about changes and events at the Centre, INRS, username and password.
- Management of group insurance (health and dental) and Université du Québec that are likely to interest . INRS-Visiteurs: This network is for anyone who does
- Compliance with INRS regulations by the adminis- them or improve or affect their student life and educa- not have an INRS account. It offers Internet access
tration and faculty tion. AECETE regularly organizes social events (happy only and does not require a password.
- Health and safety conditions in INRS laboratories hours, wine+cheese, Halloween parties), environmental
. Eduroam: This is a wireless network available in a
initiatives (Bring Your Own Mug, Summer Garden, Zero
- Any other needs included in this framework identi- number of universities that you can log into using
Waste Day), sports outings (hockey, soccer, etc.), and
fied by members your INRS Windows account.
scientific events (guest speakers, lunch talks, lunch mo-
. Officially represent its members before any body vies, and more).
deemed relevant to promote their rights and
You can reach AECETE at aecete@ete.inrs.ca.
interests.
. Promote, protect, and develop the scientific You can also follow them on Facebook.
interests of its members and INRS students in
general.
. Connect students from local member associations
in order to foster a sense of belonging to INRS
and create opportunities for social and scientific
discussions.
To contact FEINRS, write to: fe.inrs@adm.inrs.ca
You can also talk to your representatives on the FEINRS
executive committee.
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SPECIALIZED DOCUMENTATION
AND INFORMATION SERVICE REGISTRATION
(SDIS) SDIS is putting a new and improved system in
SDIS groups together all the INRS libraries. place at the beginning of the Fall 2020 term. New
students will receive an email explaining how to
During the COVID-19 pandemic, all online services
register and access specialized documentation
remain available. However, physical access to the
and information services.
libraries is very limited. For full details on how the library
is operating during this period, see the SDIS support for For urgent requests, please contact SDIS.
research and teaching page (http://sdis.inrs.ca/covid-
ressources – in French). The page will be updated
regularly, as changes occur.
Visit the SDIS webpage for information on how to bor-
row materials or access the digital resources the library
subscribes to.
CONTACTING SDIS
Email: sdis@inrs.ca
Phone: 418 654-2577
Text: 514 613-7347 (514 613-SDIS)
Chat window at http://sdis.inrs.ca
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The INRS Directive Concerning the Application of the
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Intellectual Property Policy establishes the prin-
VARIOUS NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS EXIST TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS OF Language Policy states that the INRS is a French-lan- ciples and rules that govern the relationship between
guage institution and specifies when French should be members of the academic community and INRS in mat-
THE INRS COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO SUITABLE LIVING AND WORKING
used and when a language other than French may be ters of intellectual property. In particular, the policy aims
ENVIRONMENTS. THESE REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, AND POLICIES used. to establish the principles for the valuation of copy-
PROTECT YOU AND IMPOSE CERTAIN CODES OF CONDUCT. SOME OF THESE right and invention rights. See the Copyright Guide (in
French) for more information.
DOCUMENTS AFFECT YOU MORE DIRECTLY. RESEARCH INTEGRITY
The INRS Research Integrity Policy (Politique d’inté-
grité en recherche de l’INRS) aims to promote respon-
sible research. It states that you must be honest and
serious in your work, rigorous in your analyses, and
GRADUATE STUDIES PSYCHOLOGICAL HARASSMENT committed to sharing research results, and apply pro- OMBUDSMAN
fessional standards. Consult the Student Guide on Re-
REGULATION AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE search Integrity (in French).
As a member of the university community, you
may bring any situation where you feel your
The Graduate Studies Regulation (Règlement sur les Consult the INRS website for information on psycho- rights have not been respected to the attention
études supérieures) covers: logical harassment and sexual violence. Information of the Ombudsman. See more information on the
. Academic advising on the site clarifies these concepts, explains how to act, Ombudsman web page (in French).
. Research programs, courses, and activities and suggests resources. See also the normative docu-
The Ombudsman acts independently.
ments:
. Supervision
. Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility Policy
. Admission and registration
. Policy against Sexual Violence
. Evaluation and awarding of degrees
SUPERVISION CODE OF ETHICS
The regulation sets out, among other things, the rules Consult the Code of ethics document.
and guidelines for the supervision of graduate studies.
TOPICS COVERED BY THE CODE OF ETHICS
. Respect for people
. Use of INRS property
PLAGIARISM . Compliance with laws
INRS provides students with a tool called Com- . Privacy
pilatio to help detect plagiarism. The tool is
used to verify that assignments are original. Be . Respect for the institution
careful though—while the software is useful for . Conflicts of interest
school works, it is less well suited to research
publications, scientific articles, dissertations,
and theses. For access to Compilatio, contact
sve@inrs.ca. For context-appropriate training,
contact sdis@inrs.ca.
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