Program Strategy & Development Intern

Internship Overview

Term and Hours

• The Winter term runs from January 11, 2027 to April 23, 2027.
• The posting seeks two full-time interns for this role.
• Full-time availability during the Winter term is preferred, though all candidates will be considered.
• The program may offer an opportunity to continue during the Summer 2027 academic term.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project plans, workback plans, documentation, action tracking, and task completion.
• Research the AI workforce landscape and prepare literature reviews.
• Analyze surveys and stakeholder consultations and synthesize findings into reports.
• Develop a customer journey map and application-portal prototype for assessing prospective AI talent.
• Track metrics for key programs with the Research Operations and Academic Partnerships work stream.
• Support the overall goals of Emerging AI Talent Initiatives through other assigned duties.

Candidate Profile

• Be in second year or higher at a Canadian university or college, or be a recent graduate within one semester of graduation.
• Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Be proficient in Google Workspace and familiar with data cleaning and manipulation in Excel.
• Have experience conducting literature reviews, writing reports, and generating data-driven insights and recommendations.

Nice to Have

• Passion for AI education and programs supporting prospective AI talent.
• Experience in UX design or data visualization, including customer journey maps, stakeholder maps, charts, or diagrams.
• Exposure to AI and machine-learning concepts through coursework or personal experience.
• Experience in project coordination and data management.

Compensation

• Pay is $32 per hour.

Application Notes

• Submit a cover letter and resume by October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.