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Mitacs Accelerate

The Mitacs Accelerate program provides support for research partnerships including funding for internships. Organizations partner with academic researchers to develop a project proposal, and must provide a financial contribution of at least $7,500, which is matched by Mitacs. Projects can include multiple interns and span multiple terms. Interns spend about half the term on site working on the research issue in question and collecting data, and the balance of their time at their university further advancing the research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Applications are accepted year-round.

Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs

Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help small businesses, public sector employers, and non-profit organizations to hire students under the age of 30 during the summer term. Funding is available to approved employers for up to 50 per cent of minimum wage for private companies and public sector employers, and up to 100 per cent of the minimum wage for non-profit organizations. Applications are accepted in mid January of each year; approval notifications are sent to employers in April.

Working in BC Info Sheet

The law in B.C. sets standards for payment, compensation and working conditions in most workplaces.

Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)

The PICS Internships program provides support for the hiring of university students at the workplaces pursuing climate change mitigation and adaptation research, planning or implementation. Workplaces can be governments, NGOs, industry and communities in BC. Eligible students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at one of the four PICS partner institutions: UVIC, UBC, SFU or UNBC. Students must either be returning to complete their degree programs following the internship, or have completed their programs the semester prior to the start of the internship. PICS will provide $12,000 to hire a student intern for a minimum of 13 weeks. Applications are accepted annually in January.

BioTalent Canada

BioTalent Canada is focused on the growth of Canada’s bio-economy, such as bio-health, bio-energy, bio-industry and agri-biotech. Positions must have a biotechnology focus, or the employer must have a biotechnology focus. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business programs.

Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA)

The CCAA works to create work-integrated learning placements in the aviation and aerospace sector. There must be an industry component – the focus of the subsidies is hands-on experience, so a research-only position does not qualify. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business programs. Employers do not need to be members of CCAA.

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) – Empowering Futures

Electricity Human Resources Canada’s (EHRC) Empowering Futures Program is Canada’s student work placement initiative for the electricity industry, providing financial incentives of up to $7,000 to employers who create new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) – Gearing Up

Gearing Up is aimed at Canada’s mining sector with a goal to change the way students in mining-related post-secondary programs perceive, pursue and acquire skills needed for mining careers. Employers must be involved in mining or mineral exploration, post-secondary institutions or non-profit organizations. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Business programs.

Venture for Canada

Venture for Canada is open to all industries/sectors, including social enterprises, non-profits, charities and start-ups. Employers are required to provide an internship opportunity that allows entrepreneurial-minded students to contribute to new initiatives or add new value to your organization.

Workplaces: Tips for Supervising Students Remotely

Motivating and keeping your team ontrack while working remotely can be a challenge. For students on placements or work-terms it is also a time where they may feel unsure about how to connect and contribute to the team in a meaningful way. With a little effort and intention, supervising a student while working remotely can be a very rewarding experience for all.

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