Employer: Paddle Alberta
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Based out of Edmonton or Calgary office

About the Paddle Alberta River Use Survey

The organized paddling communities in Edmonton and Calgary have been looking for greater public support for our urban paddling programs and enhanced access to our local urban streams and rivers. One obstacle to finding such support is the lack of good data on the number of users who do utilize our local streams and rivers. The Edmonton and Calgary area River Use Surveys would be the start of collecting such data on who really does utilize our urban streams, and how they use and travel on these streams.

River Use Survey staff will survey and track the number, and boat craft types, of river users on the major streams in the greater Edmonton and Calgary regions. Through appropriate statistical analysis, extrapolations will be made to estimate the total river users. In addition data may include: the proportion of users using motorized craft versus non-motorized such as canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes and paddleboards, home location, age and gender profiles, commercial and institutional users versus public, and data on when users are paddling or floating our rivers.

Position Overview
The two paid staff for this project will be supervised by the Program Services Coordinator for Paddle Alberta and the Safety & Touring Director. Generally staff members will “work from home” and from their own vehicles. The majority (66%) of the staff time anticipated to involve actual survey work is outdoors.  Additional duties (33%) will include coordinating surveys by volunteers, researching past river use surveys, collecting data from our member clubs, and other commercial and institutional river users.  Finally the analysis and reporting of the data collected will close the project.

General Responsibilities
• Conduct surveys of river use in the greater Calgary and Edmonton regions. This will require regular weekend shifts with an expectation that time off will be during the week.
• Coordinate survey volunteers during prime river use periods.
• Research and coordinate other past and ongoing river use survey data.

Qualifications
• Class five driver license and access to appropriate motor vehicle for out-of-city surveys.
• Basic MS Word & MS Excel skills for recording, analyzing, and reporting survey results.
• Self starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Statistical course work or previous experience in activity surveys.
• Grant requirements are such that successful applicants must have been a post secondary student in 2023/2024
• Provision of cellphone and laptop/tablet or similar input device.
• Outgoing and open personality with good communication skills appropriate to conduct interviews with the public.
• Education Requirements – one year of postsecondary schooling in a related field.

Employer: Islands Trust Conservancy
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description

The Islands Trust Area is a scenic archipelago of 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands within the Salish Sea in Coast Salish territory. These islands and surrounding waters are characterized by vibrant communities, a rich cultural history and extraordinary ecology. The Islands Trust Conservancy is the conservation land trust for this region. Since 1990, the Islands Trust Conservancy has protected more than 1,350 hectares of island ecosystems through acquisitions of land for Nature Reserves and by empowering property owners to protect private land through innovative conservation programs. Islands Trust Conservancy is a part of Islands Trust, the federation of local governments responsible for preserving and protecting the Islands Trust Area through land use planning. Islands Trust staff are dedicated professionals who support a progressive, healthy and respectful workplace and a commitment to reconciliation and building respectful relationships with local First Nations.

Acting under the supervision of the Team Lead – Protected Area Management, the co-op student’s work will be directed by the Property Management Specialist and Covenant Management & Outreach Specialist. The student will gain a wide range of experience working both in the field and in a local government office, including review and application of management plans and conservation covenant agreements; navigating with map, compass, and GPS; monitoring conservation covenants and nature reserves; enhancing habitat for species at risk; controlling invasive species; liaising with conservation partners and private landowners; collecting field notes and transcribing data; supporting iNaturalist projects; and, if appropriate, processing spatial data to create and manage maps using ArcGIS. The ideal candidate will have experience in conservation biology and fieldwork, with experience in geographic information systems (GIS) considered an asset. Work will be divided roughly as follows: 70% field work and travel and 30% office-based data entry, research, and ad-hoc administrative tasks. 

Please note, this position is full-time for a 16-week term. Start and end dates and hours of work are negotiable. Travel to remote areas by ferry or water taxi, and occasional overtime and frequent travel outside of regular business hours will be required. Over-night stays (2-5 days at a time) on islands throughout the Islands Trust Area will be required. 

Qualifications

The Conservation Technician co-op student must possess the following qualifications:

• Currently registered in a recognized co-operative education program at a participating post-secondary institution, working towards a diploma or Bachelor’s degree in the field of environmental studies, natural resources conservation or management, biology, geography, forestry, anthropology, or a related field and intending to return to school in the fall of 2025;
• Experience with field work, including use of GPS tools to collect data;
• Familiarity with the species and ecosystems of the Islands Trust Area;
• Familiarity with common invasive species of the Islands Trust Area;
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working entire workdays outdoors in difficult terrain and/or inclement weather;
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others;
• Ability to complete tasks independently, accurately and in a timely manner;
• Experience working with the public;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Proficiency with MS Office Word and Excel;
• Hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the past two years;
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:
  • • Knowledge of and experience using ArcGIS software and online mapping tools;
    • Access to own vehicle; and, o Current Wilderness/First Aid certification.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employer: Archipelago Marine Research
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Ucluelet, BC

Job Description

Do you think rain-soaked high-vis fashion is the next big trend? Want to help look after our ocean resources? Archipelago is seeking an honest and reliable worker to assist with the delivery of its groundfish dockside monitoring programs in Ucluelet, BC. Hours of work can be irregular with weekend and evening work required. All necessary training will be provided.

You will be trained to:

• Monitor and document the offload activities of groundfish commercial fishing vessels.
• Identify all species landed.
• Accurately record offloaded weights into electronic data systems and on paper.
• Monitor compliance of fishery regulations.
• Perform biological sampling of selected species.
• Assist at offloads with piece counting and halibut tagging.

• Must obtain Fisheries Observer Certification through Fisheries and Oceans, Canada* by successfully completing our paid 2-week training course.
• Position is subject to an overtime averaging agreement, approved by Labour Canada.
• All successful candidates will need to provide a criminal record check to be certified as a Fisheries Observer as required by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
• The hours and work schedule are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels.
• The work is primarily in Ucluelet, but the ability to travel to other fish landing ports is desirable.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including irregular hours, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and meet strict timelines.
• Presently in a co-op program
• Valid BC Driver’s License (or equivalent to) and a reliable vehicle to get yourself to work.
• The job is physically demanding and candidates should be capable of occasionally lifting or moving fish (up to 50 pounds) and climbing ladders (up to 25 feet) to board fishing vessels.
• Willing to work outside in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Bonus points: knowledge of the fishing industry and commercially important species.

Employer: Gorge Waterway Action Society
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description

GWAS seeks a motivated individual to join our team as a Biologist. Our Biology Team aims to:

• collect, organize, analyze, and summarize data from monitoring and other biology projects under our purview;
• work with our partner organizations to establish and continue environmental monitoring projects in Esquimalt Gorge Park to inform our restoration work and broader environmental goals;
• collaborate with the Interpreter Programs to use this data to create engaging educational materials that showcase our projects; and
• promote understanding of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on goals (13) Climate Action; (14) Life Below Water; and (15) Life On Land.

Our Biologists are responsible for gathering data on the abundance and richness of plant, bird, invertebrate, and marine taxa as well as on abiotic factors such as soil and sediment health; maintaining digital inventories, organizing and analyzing data to develop summary reports; and mentoring the staff in the Indigenous Youth Program regarding scientific monitoring and identification techniques. Additional responsibilities may include consulting with the Charity Administration and Development Team on grant writing and collaborating with the Nature Interpreter, Indigenous Outreach, and Climate Teams on creating and presenting educational materials.

This year, the Biology Team will focus on furthering monitoring efforts in the Pollinator Meadow, saltmarsh, and Sherwood Forest, to continue our current monitoring projects and establish baseline data for future restoration areas. They will also dedicate significant time to monitoring and removing invasive European Green Crabs in the Gorge as part of coordinated local management efforts with DFO. This position offers some flexibility in the projects our staff pursue, and we also encourage our staff to propose, design, and implement projects that interest them.

This position is hybrid, with work conducted both in person and from home. In-person fieldwork is conducted in Esquimalt Gorge Park and around the Gorge Waterway. If you have any concerns about working from home or in person, we still encourage you to apply, and we will accommodate your needs as best we can.

Qualifications

About You
You are passionate about biology and the environment and want to make a difference in your community. You may have an educational background in biology, ecological restoration, environmental studies/sciences, conservation, permaculture, or related
lived experiences. You are driven, able to work independently, eager to learn, and self-motivated. Your values align with GWAS, and you believe in our mission.
You likely have some experience with:

• fieldwork, sampling, or other types of biological monitoring;
• statistical analysis and data management;
• identification of common plant, bird, marine or invertebrate species; and
• report writing and science communication.

We encourage you to apply if you don’t meet these experiences exactly but have aligned or adjacent skills and experiences.

Employer: BC Cancer Department of Experimental Therapeutics
Work term duration: 8 months
Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Applications are invited for a highly motivated and compassionate university student, preferably with previous experience working in a laboratory setting, for the position of Student Clinical Trials Assistant at the British Columbia Cancer Research Centre, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, in Vancouver, Canada.

The successful candidate will join a team of clinical trials PK managers to collect blood and other bodily fluids samples from patients enrolled in clinical trials, ranging from Phase I-III. This position will be supporting the clinical trials arm of Experimental Therapeutics and the candidate will be working with strictly confidential patient information and adhering to strict protocols.

Typical duties for this position will involve: (i) collecting and processing patient samples taken by the nurse for the clinical trials program, (ii) transporting patients’ samples from hospital to the laboratory, (iii) documenting collected data in forms and (iv) preparing samples for shipment. The candidate will be exposed to highly confidential information from patients who are experiencing different stages of cancer, and will need to handle all information in a professional and considerate manner.

The B.C. Cancer Research Centre is housed in a new research building. Scientists within the Agency perform basic, epidemiologic, and clinical research on cancer prevention, early diagnosis of cancer, the molecular and genetic characteristics of the cancer process, and basic research related to new treatments for cancer. With its provincial mandate for cancer control, the Agency can rapidly move discoveries into practice. The Agency has established state-of-the-art resources, including genomic, proteomic, tissue microarray and animal research facilities.

Qualifications

This position requires the candidate to be able to work occasional non-conventional hours, for example, some late evenings, early mornings and/or weekends. The ideal candidate will have previous laboratory training and be familiar with sterile techniques. The candidate needs to demonstrate attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to meet deadlines.

Employer: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Agassiz Research and Development Centre
Work term duration: 8 months
Location: Agassiz, BC

Job Description

Students with a background or interest in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, environmental science, ecology, or plant biology are encouraged to apply.
The candidate will be part of a research project that aims to better understand how grazing management practices in Western Canada impact plant communities and soil/plant microbiomes and the functional processes they mediate (e.g., nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, etc.).
Work will include field sampling, sample processing (i.e., soil and plant samples collected from the field) and laboratory work. In the lab, we utilize a wide range of techniques including classical microbiology/microscopy, soil chemistry, biochemical assays, and molecular biology.

Qualifications

The candidate must work well both independently and with others, possess good organizational skills, be willing to work both in the field and laboratory setting, and have some basic laboratory experience.

Employer: AbCellera
Work term duration: 8 months
Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description

AbCellera is breaking the barriers of conventional drug development to propel antibody-based medicines from target to clinic. We are a team of scientists, engineers, creatives, and business professionals who believe that advancing science enhances lives. We have developed technologies to unlock high-value drug targets, including antibody-drug conjugates and T-cell engagers for cancer, and complex transmembrane proteins for indications such as metabolic and endocrine conditions, pain, and autoimmunity.

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Biochemistry or Biology, to join our Binding team as a co-op or intern for an 8 month term, starting in May 2025. You will spend your days in the lab investigating protein-protein interactions using state-of-the-art techniques such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) or biolayer interferometry (BLI) to advance our antibody discovery programs.

While in this on-site position, based in beautiful Vancouver, you will receive guidance and supervision from experienced team members within the Binding team. The internship is designed to offer exposure to real-world projects and the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of antibody-based medicines from target to clinic within Canada.

How you might spend your days

• interferometry (BLI) to support antibody drug discovery programs
• Learning about antibody drug discovery and development, and antibody-antigen interactions
• Contributing to method development, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Collaborating with teammates to solve problems, analyze, interpret and communicate data
• Performing literature review for experiments
• Participating and presenting in team meetings

Qualifications: We’d love to hear from you if

• You think critically, are curious, and are excited to learn about and work with antibodies
• You have a solid understanding of protein biochemistry, and knowledge of/interest in analytical and biophysical techniques
• You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, and have previous experience operating in a wet lab environment
• You are self-motivated and have the initiative and drive to meet goals under project timelines
• You have excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
• You have the ability to function effectively as part of a team

Employer: Agropur, Island Farms
Work term duration: 8 months
Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description

• Microbiological analysis of milk and dairy products including coliform, general bacteria and yeast/mold media and standard plant count. (pour plate method, Petri film)
• Physical and chemical analysis of dairy products using IR spectrophotometers, pH meters, cryoscopes and basic titrations.
• Collect dairy samples from production lines on busy plant floor.
• Accurate dilutions of product and physical inspection of packaging.
• Taste testing of products (ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese etc.).

Qualifications

• Computer competent (Basic email, Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail, strong understanding of sterile/aseptic technique, ability to take direction and work independently.
• Saturday and holiday relief work required.
• Work hours are 8:30am-5:00pm or as needed for shift coverage.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Employer: Neudorff North America
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Saanichton, BC

Job Description

We are a research company that develops environmentally responsible pesticides and garden products for the domestic and commercial markets. This candidate will assist the chemistry lab with sample preparation, formulation development, measurement of various physical parameters (e.g., UV-Vis absorption, pH, viscosity), analysis using HPLC, interpretation of data, report writing and general clean up.

Qualifications

The applicant should have basic chemistry / science lab skills, a keen interest to learn, pay strong attention to details, good organizational skills and record keeping, and be motivated to work independently or with others. An understanding of, or experience with, analytical techniques and basic physics are preferred.

Employer: Seastar Chemicals Ltd
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Victoria, B

Job Description

In-person on UVic campus. Expect a balance of 80% laboratory work and 20% desk-based tasks. Regular 8 hour day shifts from Monday to Friday.

At the Seastar Chemicals Research and Development department, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and learning new skills. As a Research Chemist, you will be at the forefront of developing new chemical syntheses and technological advancements for the next generation of precursors for ALD and CVD applications.

• Chemical Synthesis: Design and manage research experiments under supervision of a Senior Chemist. Work on developing efficient chemical synthesis processes and conducting projects involving handing of air and moisture sensitive compounds.
• Data Analysis and Driving Continuous Improvement: Analyze experimental and operational data to enhance process efficiency, identify opportunities for the optimization of synthesis processes with focus on continuous improvement efforts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Project Integration: Work collaboratively with Engineering, EH&S, QARA and other teams to ensure the smooth integration of processes and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshooting Challenges: Address synthesis challenges and product issues, assist in managing and finding solutions to address unforeseen obstacles.

 Qualifications

• Academic qualifications: Chemistry Major with completion of 3^rd year laboratory courses.
• Laboratory experience: Enjoy working in the laboratory environment; experience working with air and moisture sensitive chemicals and familiarity with Schlenk line techniques is preferred.
• Analytical experience: Experience analyzing chemicals via NMR spectroscopy, GC-FID, GC-MS, IR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word , Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to write technical documents and reports.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking in R&D settings and solve complex problems.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing everyday priorities and industry dynamics.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized: Demonstrate attention to detail and diligent record-keeping skills; excellent time management skills.

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in Chemistry or related discipline; and
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person granted refugee status in Canada (as per wage subsidy requirements);
• Capable of performing research on best practices and making it consumable for other team members; and
• Highly conscientious with strong follow-through with a willingness to experiment.

PREFERENCES

• Background in Chemistry with a specialization in Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related Life Science.

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Responsive to feedback;
• Willing to experiment;
• Team player;
• Excellent communicator;
• Attention to detail;
• Proactive;
• Analytical;
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn;
• Excellent hands-on skills;
• Persistent; and
• Organized;

WHY US?

Our goals are big, hairy and audacious. We’re striving to reduce the use of toxic chemical pesticides by 80%, help increase global food production by 20% and positively impact a billion people by 2028. Our Actigate™ Targeted Performance Technology makes organic inputs up to 10 times more effective by enabling farmers to reduce the use of pesticides by 90%; increasing crop quality and marketable yields by 70%; and significantly reducing the risk of crop loss or damage, allowing for organic parity to synthetic pesticides.

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Terramera is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Our success begins with our people. We’re looking for A-Players who are passionate about making a difference as we are and thrive in environments that are dynamic, challenging and rewarding. Join our movement, as we set a new standard and change the world together as a highly dedicated, innovative, future-focused and solutions-oriented team.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on Terramera,

Employer: Vancouver Airport Authority
Work term duration: 8 months
Location: Richmond, BC

Job Description

The Vancouver Airport Authority has one (1) full-time opportunity for a co-op position in Climate and Environment Department for an 8-month term starting May 2025. The successful candidate will develop, analyze, coordinate and implement initiatives that are consistent with, and will facilitate, the Airport Authority’s Environmental Management Plan.

The Airport Authority is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join its Climate and Environment Department. The Climate and Environment Department administers programs to mitigate risks and impacts from airport operations, and fulfil strategic objectives outlined in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – as well as developing an Archaeology Plan and Heritage Plan for Sea Island.

Key environmental programs within the department include waste reduction, water conservation, energy/carbon management, hazardous materials management, environmental assessment, archaeology/heritage, water quality, natural habitat, and noise management. The diverse nature of programs makes the work environment varied and interesting. This co-op position will report to the Manager of Climate and Environment and will work closely with a Senior Environmental Specialist in delivering outcomes that support Strategic Plan and EMP goals at YVR.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the Climate and Environment team in identification and delivery of projects related to waste management, water conservation, and archaeology & heritage
• Assist in the development of database schema and strategies for populating and maintaining new datasets associated with departmental information (e.g., archaeology, waste management, water quality, etc.)
• Gather observations and perform data analysis to identify and quantify opportunities
• Assist in the rollout of environmental awareness campaigns and outreach related to environmental initiatives and engagement materials for employees

Qualifications

The individual will have the following:

• Strong computer skills are essential, particularly Office 365, especially Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience with data management, data analysis, and GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work well independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise and communicate with wide range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with field work and data collection

Note that the successful candidates must be able to qualify for a Restricted Area Identity Card and a Transportation Security Clearance; as such, you must be able to provide a place of residence in Canada (if in Canada for less than 5 years, former addresses will be required)

Work will be performed physically at the Vancouver International Airport, with an option to work remotely up to two days a week.

Employer: Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
Work term duration: 4 months
Salary: $23 per hour
Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to the stewardship and sustainable growth of Victoria’s vibrant working harbour. We have a co-op position within the sustainability team for the summer, which will run from May 12 to August 29, 2025.

Purpose of Position

To support Greater Victoria Harbour Authority in our journey towards becoming more sustainable and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our properties. The position is within the innovation team. The person will collaborate closely with the Sustainability Manager and other team members as well as external partners. The primary research question in this role is to determine: “Which clean energy technologies can GVHA implement to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions?”

Specific Accountabilities

• Research clean energy technologies (level of technical maturity – developed vs. in development).
• Develop, in consultation with staff and external stakeholders, a strategy mapping potential technologies for consideration and implementation at GVHA properties.
• Create appropriate financial, social, environmental, technological, demographic criteria to prioritize actions within the strategy.
• Present findings and recommendations for near and long-term implementation of clean energy technologies.
• Assist the Sustainability Manager with communication around sustainability for internal and external initiatives and events.
• Represents GVHA in a professional and courteous manner.

Working Conditions

• Open office environment.
• Regular site visits to GVHA properties around the Victoria harbour.
• Evenings and/or weekends may be required due to operational requirements and/or to participate in events.
• Exposure to various weather and operating conditions.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• College/University student in Sustainability, (Clean) Energy, Climate Action, Environmental Science or any related field of study.
• Experience in doing desk research.
• Proficient with computers and all MS Office applications.
• Experience in community engagement and client relations.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• Can provide clear and concise information.
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to study and apply different research methods.
• Interested in learning about new topics and technologies.

Employer: University of Victoria – Facilities Management
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Victoria, BC (partly virtual a possibility)

Job Description

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management clients include faculty, staff and students. Facilities Management reflects high service delivery standards and requirements. The team works together to ensure effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation, maintenance and repair of campus buildings and grounds.

Reporting to the Director of Customer Service and Program Integration, the Facilities data analyst, will play a central role in establishing a data driven culture across all Facilities Management units. The analyst will develop processes for collecting, reporting, visualizing, and analyzing data on a wide range of facilities functions to support planning, assessment, and decision making.

Data Management, Analysis and Visualization

• Analyze, and interpret complex data sets.

•Identify patterns, infer trends, and evaluate data quality.

•Identify issues and recommend opportunities.

• Prepare and present data for communication to a range of audiences – including using visualizations, dashboards, and other reporting tools

•Audit data to identify and correct for data anomalies and contradictions

•Compile and coordinate data collection for survey responses

•Summarize findings; create report templates, charts, graphs, and presentation materials

•Publish data reports and key performance indicator dashboards in a variety of digital media formats

•Work with end users to identify and interpret business needs, user reporting requirements and key performance indicators

•Create visualizations, dashboards, and other reporting tools across Facilities Management units.

•Document report creation and visualization creation methods and report generation steps.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Math and Statistics graduate student.

•Demonstrated skill in researching and analyzing complex information

•Experience using data analytics and visualization tools

•Ability to prepare concise, logical reports to present recommendations and solutions.

•Ability to translate data and statistics for different audiences

•Experience with a variety of database applications

•Preference will be given to applicants with experience using Microsoft Power BI

Employer: University of Victoria – BC Ministry of Health 
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Victoria, BC (partly remote)

Job Description:
Are you a detail-oriented person who loves to learn? Do you enjoy problem-solving and digging deep into data? This junior analyst position is an opportunity to gain intimate knowledge of B.C. health metadata and product knowledge in a dynamic and engaging environment. The analyst will work with Data Analytics and Reporting Technologies Team (DART) in the Health Sector Information, Analysis, and Reporting Division (HSIAR) in the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Health has an overarching accountability to monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the B.C. health system. HSIAR has an accountability to develop health system policy and then to support its implementation through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. This requires leveraging insights from health administrative metadata through cross-sector and area- specific analysis. HSIAR provides business intelligence insights and tools to support the Ministry’s strategic and operational priorities.

One of the primary services provided by DART is to enhance and expand the metadata repository for the Ministry’s enterprise data warehouse. Our team’s core values are trust, teamwork, innovation, service orientation, and clarity. We are a diverse, committed, hard-working group!

CO-OP EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT

The core function of this position is to support the Ministry’s metadata application. The Health Analyst will work in Data Analytics and Reporting Technologies Team to improve metadata quality, and assist in producing documentation for administrative metadata that is foundational to health data analysis in B.C.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Required:

• Use the Ministry’s metadata application to access various Ministry metadata and analyze, summarize and present on the metadata;
• Analyze business applications and operations by conducting process reviews to identify and influence operational improvements;
• Examine and identify issues related to documented metadata quality;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues and create solutions; plan and design enhancements;
• Review and update training materials which may include training videos, user guides and a Subject Matter Expert handbook within the metadata application;
• Collect, complete and organize technical documentation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology;
• Write clear and accurate reports and other documentation;
• Conduct simple statistical analysis based on various available data;
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Co-op Level 2 – registered in a recognized co-op program at the graduate level.

• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Content Management Systems and proficiency with MS Office products
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with administrative health data is an asset

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Information Seeking is driven by a desire to know more about things, people or issues. It implies going beyond the question that are routine or required in the job. It may include “digging” or pressing for exact information; resolution of discrepancies by asking a series of questions; or less-focused environmental “scanning” for potential opportunities or miscellaneous information that may be of future use.
• Initiative involves identifying a problem, obstacle or opportunity and taking appropriate action to address current or future problems or opportunities. As such, initiative can be seen in the context of proactively doing things and not simply thinking about future actions. Formal strategic planning is not included in this competency.
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities, and allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization’s mandate.
• Analytical Thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation, and determine cause-and-effect relationships (“if…then…”) to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or accuracy of all information.

Organizational Unit: Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics

Project Description

Your Responsibilities

 Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre is very keen on engaging with diverse groups, including Indigenous students, in science, technology, and engineering through professional opportunities, as it values diversity of backgrounds, lenses, knowledges, experiences and perspectives, which enriches and nurtures collaboration and innovation. The merging of knowledge within a team is definitively considered as a strong asset by the organization. Indigenous students will be encouraged to discuss with their supervisor on how the organization can support them in their learning and working experience.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for the Co-Op program please include the following in your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from searches.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Recent Transcript

We will accept the most recent university/college transcript available. Please ensure that your full name is clearly indicated on your transcript.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year. 

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC. 

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!

Notes

A driver’s license and car would be useful for personal transportation. Please note that the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) is located approximately 15 kilometres from the downtown Victoria. The public transport to the area is not always convenient, but carpooling with observatory staff may be available. A lot of staff also commute by bicycle.

Employer: Environment and Climate Change Canada 

Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Victoria, BC (partly remote

Job Description:
Analysis for Development (A4D) is an activity that monitors, documents, and improves the quality of CanESM simulations and has become critical to the Department’s mission to produce accurate climate predictions and projections. To support this effort, CCCma has developed a software tool (‘A4D diagnostics tool’), which provides a systematic and automated way to assess model performance against observations and benchmarks from other climate models, ensuring that issues are detected early and model performance can be tracked.

The role involves building a data repository of observational and climate model datasets, including simulations from Coupled Model Intercomparison Projects (CMIP6/CMIP7), to assess CanESM model performance against observations and other climate models. The data will be processed to comply with CMOR standards (a common formatting and metadata convention for climate data), offering opportunities to contribute to open-source software packages.

Qualifications

• Download, organize, and format data from observational and climate model databases. Version control and document any software tools developed in doing so.

•Assist with automating the integration of the benchmark datasets into the A4D model assessment framework.

•Time permitting, contribute to the development of the A4D model assessment framework.

Required Skills

•Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems.

•Proficiency in Python programming.

•Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).

•Experience with git version control is an asset.

•Experience processing and statistically analyzing large datasets is an asset.

•Knowledge of climate science and climate model development is an asset.

Employer: Triumf
Work term duration: 4 months
Location: Vancouver, BC (UBC campus)

Job Description

Discover TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, and one of the world’s leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science. TRIUMF’s diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

TRIUMF’s student program typically hires ~40 students each term from across all disciplines who hang together socially and professionally during the term, and beyond. Our program offers young minds a chance to gather, learn, make new friends, and have fun doing so during their time at TRIUMF. We hold weekly Pro-D sessions for students which include different activities such as conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and active listening. Additionally, we hold weekly seminars about the different experiments at TRIUMF, and these talks specifically cater to students. Located on the UBC campus makes it easier for students to make friends, create memories, and explore Vancouver all while working at TRIUMF.

TRIUMF’s student program is more than just a place to work, its learning, memories, friendships, exploration, and development all clubbed into one.

Come join us to see how we are working to unlock the mysteries of the universe and shape the future. Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

Overview

Particle physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) study the fundamental building blocks of the Universe and interactions between them. TRIUMF scientists are leading efforts in multiple aspects of the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider including detector development, data acquisition and data analysis including machine learning applications. During the High Luminosity run of the LHC (anticipated to start in the late 2020s) ATLAS experiment will enter a new era of Higgs Boson precision studies, and searches for physics Beyond the Standard Model. This effort will require several of millions of CPU-years per year, mostly spent in providing simulation and reconstruction of simulated data. Deep Learning methods are already becoming a critical part of such simulations and LHC data analysis.

TRIUMF’s team of scientists, together with their national and international partners, developed a method combining ‘classical’ Deep Learning methods with the unique capabilities of quantum annealing processors to create a quantum variational autoencoders (QVAEs) generating simulated outputs such as those of the calorimeters of the ATLAS experiment.

During the course of the project the student will utilize ATLAS calorimetric cluster data and generic simulated electromagnetic calorimeter data to further develop the model, aiming to increase it’s performance.

Successful completion of the project would have outsize impact on the field of particle physics, most notably on the study of the Higgs Boson.

Duties

– Development and adaptation of machine learning and quantum machine learning techniques for generation of synthetic calorimeter samples (calorimetric simulation)

– Training and tuning of the models

– Deployment on a quantum annealing processor

– Tuning of annealing parameters

– Evaluation of the performance of the developed models

– Collaboration with particle physicists and machine learning experts from industry and academia

– Presentations, oral and written reports to peers and experts in the field

Skills Learned During This Work Experience

– Fundamental and technical expertise in generative methods, particularly for quantum annealing processors

– Critical thinking and problem solving

– Expert level knowledge of deep learning libraries

– Oral and written presentation skills; Scientific communication

Qualifications:
The position targets a senior undergraduate in an Joint Physics and Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering or similar program.

Ideally the candidate will have completed at least two work terms.

Qualifications required

– Strong knowledge of physics curriculum at senior undergraduate level.
– Strong background in python programming.
– Experience with numerical and machine learning libraries in python: numpy, matplotlib, scikit-learn
– Strong knowledge of statistics and machine learning concepts.
– Strong knowledge of deep learning concepts, particularly generative models (e.g., RBMs, VAEs, Transformers).
– Strong technical background in at least one deep learning library pytorch, tensorflow

Beneficial experience

– Experience with versioning tools (git)

– Experience with batch processing systems (slurm, torque)

– Experience with jupyter

– Experience running container services (docker/apptainer)

Skills required:

Autoencoders, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Git, Jupyter Notebook, Machine Learning, Physics, Problem Solving, PyTorch, Slurm Workload Manager, Statistics

Employer: Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC)
Work term duration: 8 months
Salary: $22 per hour
Location: Burnaby, BC (partly remote)
Deadline to apply: January 7, 2026

Job Description:
AFCC’s CCM Component Research Group is seeking a co-op student to assist the Proton Exchange Membrane Team. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of world-class scientists with the following key responsibilities:

• Improving the understanding of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) chemical and mechanical properties and its relationship to performance and durability
• Assisting with Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) for in-situ testing of PEM concepts in order to verify failure mechanisms and durability improvements
• Performing ex-situ characterization of membranes and applying advanced diagnostic tools to gain insights into PEM critical characteristics
• Developing new procedures and test methodologies
• Analyzing results and providing feedback on component design performance/durability trade-offs

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have:

• Background in materials and electrochemistry
• Experience operating analytical instruments and microscopes

• Ability to work in the chemical lab and be very “hands on”

• Excellent attention to detail, quality and documentation
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of fuel cell operation
• NSERC eligibility