Charles Gauthier is an ecotoxicologist from Quebec, Canada with over 15 years of experience conducting research on the impacts of contaminants on freshwater and marine organisms. He has extensive experience designing and conducting laboratory and field studies, analyzing results, and publishing reports. His areas of expertise include effects of metals, effluents, sediments and dredging on fish, bivalves, and other aquatic life. He is proficient in both English and French.

1. Charles Gauthier, Ph.D.
25-3740 rue Blain
Québec, QC
G2B 3Y1
Tel: (418) 915-1948
Email: c_gaut@yahoo.ca
LinkedIn Profile: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/gauthierch
Professional experience
Apr 18/19 2016 Research Assistant – INRS-ETE
Tasks: Participation in NRCan’s Rare Earth Elements Technical
Workshop. Collaborating with government, consulting, academic and
industry representatives to enable the development of REE exploitation in
Canada. Participation in the Environment Panel reviewing previous work
and outlining future work to advance environmental aspects of REE
exploitation and management of hazardous wastes.
Mar – Apr 2016 Research Assistant – INRS-ETE/MDDELCC
Tasks: Undertake a literature review on the effects of dilbits and petroleum
dispersants in freshwater ecosystems. Design an experimental approach to
fill in knowledge gaps about the effects of dilbit spills and petroleum
dispersants on freshwater organisms in the St-Lawrence Seaway.
Sep 2015 Research Assistant - INRS-ETE/Stantec
Tasks: Field collection of yellow perch and white suckers for impact
assessments of effluent discharges; Monitoring of caging experiment of
brook sticklebacks and mussels; Collection and dissections of various fish
tissues; Management of field work.
Nov 2014 – May 2015Research Assistant – INRS-ETE/MDDELCC.
Tasks: Development of a methodology to expose fish embryos to
contaminated sediments; Conduct laboratory exposures on brown trout
and fathead minnows for use in risk assessment of spill impacts;
Participation in field collection of sediments.
Oct 2014 – Oct 2015 Research Assistant – INRS-ETE/Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Tasks: Quantify physiological changes in marine bivalves for impact
assessment of dredging operations; Optimisation of methodologies for
new species; Coordination with other researchers and consultants to
streamline field sampling protocols.

2. Oct 2013 – Oct 2014 Postdoctoral research fellow/Research Consultant – UQTR/INRS-ETE.
Tasks: Elaborate and conduct laboratory studies examining the potential
for endocrine disruption of municipal effluents in fathead minnow;
Organizing field studies examining endocrine disruption caused by
municipal effluents; Compilation, analysis and presentation of the results
of both field and laboratory studies; Coordinating the needs of the various
researchers in the study group; Aid in the supervision of students.
Mar 2010 – Sep 2013 Salesman – Animalerie Dyno
Tasks: Interaction with clients and suppliers; Work team management;
Consultation on design and maintenance of aquaria; Upkeep of livestock
and equipment
May – Jul 2009 Research assistant – INRS-ETE
Tasks: Management of field team; Capture and placement into enclosures
of wild perch for genomic study; Inspection of enclosures, fish health and
water quality; Capture and sampling of wild perch along contamination
gradient.
Sept 2008 Research assistant – INRS-ETE
Tasks: Capture and placement into enclosures of wild perch for genomic
study; Inspection of enclosures, fish health and water quality.
2006 – 2009 Translator – INRS-ETE
Tasks: Correction of English manuscripts and French-English translations
for various professors at INRS-ETE.
Dec 2005 Research assistant – INRS-ETE and Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Tasks: Optimisation and dosing of enzymatic indicators of growth rate in
Mysis relicta from the Great Lakes and a laboratory culture
Oct 2003 Research Assistant – Laurentian University and OMNR
Tasks: FWIN netting in Ramsey Lake; Dissection of organs for
toxicological analyses and aging structures in various species
2002 – 2004 Research Assistant – Laurentian University and INRS-ETE
Tasks: Capture of perch for ecotoxicological analyses; Dissection of
organs and recording of morphometric indicators of condition.
2002 – 2004 Teaching Assistant – Laurentian University
Tasks: Teach undergraduate laboratory courses in general biology and
vertebrate physiology. Grade papers, interact with students and teaching
staff.

3. Education
2005 – 2009 Ph. D. in Water Sciences - Institut national de la recherche
scientifique – Eau, terre et environnement (INRS-ETE)
Impacts of metals on the energetic status and
metabolism of fish (Translated title)
Directors: Drs. Patrice Couture & Peter G.C. Campbell
2002 – 2005 M. Sc. in Biology - Laurentian University
Effects of sub-lethal metal exposure on fathead
minnows (Pimephales promelas) under field and laboratory
conditions.
Directors: Drs. Patrice Couture & Greg Pyle
1997 - 2001 University of Ottawa
B. Sc., Specializing in biology, Cum Laude
Competences and training
Security Clearance: Secret level security clearance.
Languages: Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written)
Management: Coordinating researchers in the field and laboratory; Organisation of
multidisciplinary research groups; Participation and management of conferences;
Respecting timelines and budgets
Software & statistics: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; JMP and Systat
software packages; Use and application of various univariate and multivariate statistical
methods
Analytical experience : Acid digestion using microwaves or autoclaves; dosing using ICP-MS or
ICP-AES; Preparation of analytical standards; Use of metal speciation software packages
MINEQL and WHAM, Spectrophotometric dosing of enzymes; Dosing of protein
concentration
Fish capture and maintenance: Extensive knowledge of various capture methods (rod & reel, gill
and seine nets, caging); Long distance transport of live fish; Use of enclosures in the wild
at various life stages; Management and construction of freshwater and saltwater
aquaculture installations; Aging using various structures; Dissection and storage of
tissues for analysis of metals, enzymes and genetics;
Water quality sampling: Water column sampling and in situ dialysis; Sediment sampling; Sample
storage for various analyses (Metals, organics, DOC); sediment digestion; Dosing of
metals (ICP-MS and ICP-AES), dissolved organic carbon and water chemistry (pH,
alkalinity, hardness)
Training: Driver’s license; Pleasure craft operator’s card; Firearms possession and acquisition
license, WHMIS training

4. Publications & Reports
Allaire-Verville, M., Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2016. Review of the scientific literature on the
effects of diluted bitumen and dispersants to freshwater invertebrates and fish (Translated
title). MDDELCC. pp. 43
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activities of catalase and superoxide
dismutase in the hepatopancreas of mussels and scallops – Results from the fourth post-
dredging campaign. (Translated title) Report #R1647. Institut nationale de la recherche
scientifique - Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 11
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activities of catalase and superoxide
dismutase in the hepatopancreas of mussels and scallops – Results from the third post-
dredging campaign. (Translated title) Report #R1644. Institut nationale de la recherche
scientifique - Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 11
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activities of catalase and superoxide
dismutase in the hepatopancreas of mussels and scallops – Results from the second post-
dredging campaign. (Translated title) Report #R1628. Institut nationale de la recherche
scientifique - Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 11
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activities of catalase and superoxide
dismutase in the hepatopancreas of mussels and scallops – Results from the first post-
dredging campaign. (Translated title) Report #R1626. Institut nationale de la recherche
scientifique - Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 11
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activities of catalase and superoxide
dismutase in the hepatopancreas of mussels and scallops – June 2015 Pre-dredging
results. (Translated title) Report #R1609. Institut nationale de la recherche scientifique -
Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 11
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activities of catalase and superoxide
dismutase in the hepatopancreas of mussels and scallops – Autumn 2014 Pre-dredging
results. (Translated title) Report #R1571. Institut nationale de la recherche scientifique -
Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 13
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Evaluation of the toxicity of sediments from the Chaudiere
River to early life stages in two species of fish. (Translated title) Report #R1587. Institut
nationale de la recherche scientifique - Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 37
Gauthier, C., Couture, P. 2015. Analytical report of the activies of the enzymes catalase and
superoxide dismutase in the hepatopancreas of blue mussels and scallops - Results of the
pre-dredging campaign in automne 2014. (Translated title) Report #R1571. Institut
nationale de la recherche scientifique - Eau, terre et environnement. pp. 13

5. Gauthier, C., Campbell, P.G.C., Couture, P. 2011. Enzymatic correlates of energy status in wild
yellow perch inhabiting clean and contaminated environments. Environmental Toxicology
and Chemistry. 30: 2148-2156
Gauthier, C., Campbell, P.G.C., Couture P. 2009. Condition and pyloric cæca as indicators of
food web effects in fish living in metal-contaminated lakes. Ecotoxicology and
Environmental Safety. 72: 2066-2074
Gauthier, C., Campbell, P.G.C., Couture, P.. 2008. Physiological correlates of growth and
condition in the yellow perch (Perca flavescens). Comparative Biochemistry and
Physiology - Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 151: 526-532.
Couture, P., Busby, P., Rajotte, J.W., Gauthier, C., Pyle, G.G.. 2008. Seasonal and regional
variations of metal contamination and condition indicators in yellow perch (Perca
flavescens) along two polymetallic gradients. I. Factors influencing tissue metal
concentrations. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment. 14: 97-125
Pyle, G.G., Busby, P., Gauthier, C., Rajotte, J.W., Couture, P.. 2008. Seasonal and regional
variations in metal contamination and condition indicators in yellow perch (Perca
flavescens) along two polymetallic gradients. II. Growth patterns, longevity, and
condition. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment. 14: 126-145
Gauthier, C., Couture, P., Pyle, G.G.. 2006. Metal effects on fathead minnows (Pimephales
promelas) under field and laboratory conditions. Ecotoxicology and Environmental
Safety. 63: 353-364

6. References
Peter Campbell - Professor
Université du Québec, INRS - Centre Eau, Terre et Environnement
490, de la Couronne
Québec, QC
G1K 9A9
Tel: (418) 654-2538
Email: peter.campbell@ete.inrs.ca
Patrice Couture - Professor
Université du Québec, INRS - Centre Eau, Terre et Environnement
490, de la Couronne
Québec, QC
G1K 9A9
Tel: (418) 654-3825
Email: patrice_couture@ete.inrs.ca
Mélanie Desrosiers - Ecotoxicologist
Centre d'expertise en analyse environnementale du Québec
Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement, et de la Lutte contre les changements
climatiques
2700, rue Einstein, bureau E.2.220
Québec (Québec), G1P 3W8
Tel: (418) 643-1301 x: 339
Email: melanie.desrosiers@mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca

7. References
Peter Campbell - Professor
Université du Québec, INRS - Centre Eau, Terre et Environnement
490, de la Couronne
Québec, QC
G1K 9A9
Tel: (418) 654-2538
Email: peter.campbell@ete.inrs.ca
Patrice Couture - Professor
Université du Québec, INRS - Centre Eau, Terre et Environnement
490, de la Couronne
Québec, QC
G1K 9A9
Tel: (418) 654-3825
Email: patrice_couture@ete.inrs.ca
Mélanie Desrosiers - Ecotoxicologist
Centre d'expertise en analyse environnementale du Québec
Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement, et de la Lutte contre les changements
climatiques
2700, rue Einstein, bureau E.2.220
Québec (Québec), G1P 3W8
Tel: (418) 643-1301 x: 339
Email: melanie.desrosiers@mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca