NORTHERN AND EASTERN ONTARIO AGRONOMY RESEARCH GROUP (NEO-AG)
NORTHERN AND EASTERN ONTARIO AGRONOMY RESEARCH GROUP (NEO-AG)
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Neo-Ag Lab Code of Conduct

  1. Inclusive Language: Let’s make sure we’re always using language that’s welcoming and respectful to everyone in our online and off-line communication. Disagreements are normal and part of life, but we must always be inclusive and respectful, avoiding any language that could be perceived as discriminatory or exclusionary.
  2. Balanced Workload: We share common lab tasks fairly so no one feels overloaded or left out. It’s all about teamwork and balance. Common lab tasks and responsibilities will be assigned in a manner that promotes fairness and prevents any team member from being overwhelmed or marginalized. This applies to tasks which benefit all lab members (e.g. calibrating equipment, cleaning). You are ultimately responsible for your research
  3. Family and Health First: Your well-being and your family’s come firstFlexible working arrangements and the absence of mandatory work hours (e.g. “nine to five”) support this commitment.
  4. Trust and Autonomy: Team members are trusted to manage their time off responsibly without needing to provide documentation or justification when absent from work.
  5. Supportive Environment: We work in a hybrid model to support everyone’s needs, with the ability to work from home when appropriate. A hybrid work model supports diverse needs, allowing for remote participation and flexible scheduling to accommodate personal circumstances.
  6. Ongoing Learning: We promote personal growth and development. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new things, attend conferences, network, and develop professionally and personally. You will have support for attending training sessions, conferences, and engaging in other educational opportunities. All lab members will have equal access to these opportunities.
  7. Fair Treatment: All team members have access to a clear and fair process for addressing grievances and resolving conflicts, ensuring a supportive and just workplace. All post-doctoral fellows, research associates and most graduate students at the U of G belong to unions with formal grievance processes. There are also formal grievance processes administered by U of G’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights, as well as Occupational Health and Wellness.
  8. Indigenous Awareness: Completion of the “Indigenous Canada” course is mandatory for all team members, with reimbursement provided for the course fee, to enhance understanding of Indigenous Canadian cultures and histories.