About the role#
The National Research Council Canada offers a student employment program providing practical, career-related experience across various fields including research and development, engineering, technology, computer science, business administration, finance, human resources, communications, physics, mathematics, and statistics. Students work in an inspiring environment, contributing to projects while gaining access to unique and specialized equipment and facilities.
What you'll do#
- Gain experience working on leading-edge projects.
- Contribute to projects in a collaborative, creative environment.
- Work across multiple fields with experts in various professions.
- Assist with research, development, engineering, and technology initiatives.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or grade 12 equivalent.
- Minimum B academic average or equivalent.
- Enrollment at a recognized Canadian educational institution.
- Commitment to return to full-time studies in the next semester.
- Status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (or foreign national student with a valid study permit).
- Ability to obtain Reliability Status, which requires a 5-year background verification.
Location & details#
- Locations: Various offices across Canada, including Ontario.
- Term: Approximately sixteen weeks (four months) on a rolling basis.
- Work Modality: Hybrid. Employees are generally required to work onsite at least three times per week or 60% of their regular schedule.
- Compensation: $664 to $1436 per week based on completed academic semesters.
- Schedule: Full-time during non-academic semesters and part-time during academic semesters.
About National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada is the largest research and technology organization within the Canadian government. Founded in 1916 and based in Ottawa, the agency supports small and medium-sized businesses through research and development. It connects innovators across sectors including aerospace, energy, and medical science. The organization employs 4,735 people to facilitate cross-sector collaboration.
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