Summer Student-project Officer

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Experiences Canada Full time

**Project Officer - Summer Student**

**Main Projects**:Canada in the Classroom Virtual Reality Project /Research Project/Communications and Outreach**

Experiences Canada is a national charitable organization dedicated to opening young people’s minds and involving them in a broader world. We do this by facilitating experiential learning opportunities such as youth forums, online courses, travel and exchanges.

We seek several summer students to provide project and outreach support, fundraising research, and communications assistance to support the marketing and development activities of the organization.

**The Opportunity**

**Virtual Reality Project**

Experiences Canada is partnering with Meta (formerly Facebook) and Canadian Geographic to bring Canada to high school youth via Virtual Reality (VR) technology enabling these youth to explore our incredible country without leaving their classrooms or communities.

Project Officers will report directly to the Director of Programs who will provide support with general direction, goal setting, and prioritization of tasks. You will also participate in regular team meetings, project reporting and presentations. You will be working in a small, fast-paced virtual environment learning adaptability while working both independently on assignments and in a team context around organizational and project management tasks. This is a position that involves communication and interaction with high school age youth, teachers, community leaders and a range of stakeholders that will be under the guidance of the Director of Programs.

Selected Project Officers will work collaboratively on the VR project, travel together and co-present to schools in the Ottawa region. Experiences Canada is working with Meta to organize VR training in Montreal for Project Coordinators.

**Educational Resources**

Working with the team that manages the youth exchanges, the Project Coordinator will undertake a range of tasks including developing a database of local schools and youth community organizations and distributing marketing and other promotional materials. Some of the other tasks may include creating:
Fun, interactive video’s showcasing the community

Vlogs on how to access and complete online modules

**Communications**

There are a wide range of activities undertaken under Communications that support the projects Experiences Canada delivers. Project Coordinators will be helping to promote the VR project and youth exchanges, edit/create promotional videos, support social media content and more.

**Research**

Project Officers will play an important role by researching online for various project areas including helping Experiences Canada identify alumni with a goal of inviting them to reconnect with the charity. This will involve database research (no special training is required), and alumni outreach and communications. Coordinators will be provided with scripting for the outreach. Project Coordinators may also assist with a range of other online research tasks including exploring government of Canada website for policy and funding streams on a range of topics from diversity, equity and inclusion to climate change and mental health.

Required Qualifications:
Successful applicants must
- Be able to work from a virtual (home) office with own computer, internet, phone
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have no criminal record and be able to pass a vulnerable sector check
- Be capable of lifting boxes and able to stand for up to a few hours when a VR project is in progress (likely in a gymnasium helping participants).

**Required Skills & Experience**:

- Strong organization, communication and presentation skills
- Experience in coordinating multiple events or projects with various deadlines, clients and across teams
- Strong work ethic, proactive and able to manage time efficiently while working remotely
- Comfortable presenting to youth in a high school or similar setting
- Experience working with others in a team environment Strong research skills
- Confident and comfortable working with IT and technology (social media, different software etc.)

**Desired Skills & Experience**
- Experience using VR headsets or facilitating VR experiences
- Bilingual
- Video / audio editing experience
- Database experience (Salesforce)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Experiences Canada Headquarters: 2148 Carling Avenue suite 202, Ottawa ON K2A 1H1.

A minimum of 2 days per week in the office is expected.

**Eligibility**:
All applicants must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter

**Job Type**: Fixed term con

  • Data Entry Accounting Summer Student

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the ...

  • Summer Students

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Ottawa International Airport Authority Full time

    We are currently seeking Summer Students to join our team. These are paid position that offer valuable work experience and the opportunity to develop new skills. As a Summer Student, you will have the chance to contribute to various projects and gain practical knowledge in a professional setting. **Groundside Operations Maintenance Student** (6...

  • Student Summer Inventory

    1 week ago

    Ottawa, Canada NSERC Full time

    **Student Summer Inventory**: **Location of Position**: - Ottawa, ON**Job Status**: - Student employment**Job Category**: - Student**Number of Positions Being Staffed**: - various**Classification**: - Student**Security Clearance Required**: - Reliability**Salary**: - $16.00 - $34.59 per hour**Language Requirements**: - Various / Multiple Language...

  • Summer Student-project Assistant

    4 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 6721Department: Planning, Real Estate & Eco Dev. Dept.Multiple PositionsAffiliation: Non Union/Non MPESalary Information: $ $17.370 per hour (2023 rates of pay)City: Ottawa, ONJob Category: Summer Student RecruitmentApplication Close: 28/02/2023JOB SUMMARY:You assist the supervisor or designate in performing project related functions,...

  • Summer Student Administrative Support

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Lifemark Health Group Full time

    Modern OT -Summer Student Administrative SupportLocation: Ottawa, OntarioSeeking a friendly and capable person to fill the role of Summer Student Administrative Support. This is an in-person position at our OttawaResponsibilities include: Assist with client and roombooking schedules, process payments. Assists administrator with office organization,...

  • Heavy Metal Summer Experience for Students

    2 months ago

    Ottawa, Canada Dilfo Mechanical Full time

    Are you a high school student eager to dive into the world of trades like sheet metal, piping, plumbing, and service? Are you looking for a hands-on summer experience that combines learning with real-world projects alongside experienced professionals? Join us for an unforgettable journey of exploration and discovery with the Heavy Metal Summer Experience...

  • Biology Student

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited. Full time

    GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Atlantic Canada and in Ontario, and we are looking for a motivated and skilled **Biology Student (Summer 2023) **to join our Team. GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. We strive to have employees...

  • Heavy Metal Summer Experience for Students

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dilfo Mechanical Full time

    Are you a high school student eager to dive into the world of trades like sheet metal, piping, plumbing, and service?Are you looking for a hands-on summer experience that combines learning with real-world projects alongside experienced professionals?Join us for an unforgettable journey of exploration and discovery with the Heavy Metal Summer Experience...

  • Summer Student

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall Full time

    **Summer Student - Administrative Assistant, Receptionist****Title**:Summer Student - Administrative assistant**Reporting to**:Director**Summary**We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to join our team as a Summer Student Administrative Assistant. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain practical experience in an office...

  • Bilingual Summer Student-criminal Dc Office

    2 months ago

    Ottawa, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    Union: Non Union - Job Number: J0424-0214 - Job Title: Bilingual Summer Student-Criminal DC Office - Job Type: Student - Contract Duration: 4 Months - City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Job Location: Ottawa - Job Category: Legal - Job Classification: S1 - Role Designation: - LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO...

  • Summer Student

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11487Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.Multiple PositionsSalary Information: $ $16.881 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/OutsideCity: Ottawa, ONJob Category: Summer Student RecruitmentApplication Close: 29/02/2024JOB SUMMARY:The Infrastructure and Water Services Department is responsible for implementing...

  • Summer Student Groundskeeper

    2 months ago

    Ottawa, Canada Minto Group Full time

    **SUMMER STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPER** **Location**:10 Deerfield Dr, Nepean, Ontario** **Build your future at Minto!** Since 1955, we've been proudly building better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it's all about special moments — like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or...

  • Summer Student Groundskeeper

    2 months ago

    Ottawa, Canada The Minto Group Full time

    **SUMMER STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPER** **Location**:10 Deerfield Dr, Nepean Ontario or 30 Eleanor Drive, Nepean Ontario. **Build your future at Minto!** Since 1955, we’ve been proudly building better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it’s all about special moments — like the thrill of a new apartment,...

  • Summer Student Groundskeeper

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada The Minto Group Full time

    **SUMMER STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPER** **Location**:10 Deerfield Dr, Nepean, Ontario **Build your future at Minto!** Since 1955, we’ve been proudly building better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it’s all about special moments — like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or...

  • 23-09 Summer Student

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Children's Aid Society of Ottawa Full time

    **General Information on the Position** (1) SUMMER STUDENT POSITION IN QUALITY ASSURANCE **Full-Time Opportunities (35 hours/week)** **From May 08 to August 25, 2023** - The Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of Ottawa is committed to protecting the children and youth of our community from abuse and neglect. We work in collaboration with community partners to...

  • Bilingual Summer Student-criminal Dc Office

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    Union: Non Union Job Number: J Job Title: Bilingual Summer Student-Criminal DC Office Job Type: StudentContract Duration: 4 Months City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Job Location: Ottawa Job Category: Legal Job Classification: S1 Role Designation:LAO Workplace Based Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace Open Positions:Posting...

  • Summer Student

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11418 Department: Office of the City Clerk, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, Finance and Corporate Services Department, Community and Social Services Multiple Positions Salary Information: $17.350 - $18.750 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Summer Student...

  • Summer Law Student

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Teksavvy Solutions Inc. Full time

    Job Description: Summer Law StudentApplication Deadline: May 18, 2023Start Date: prefer ASAP (by May 29, 2023)End Date:September 1, 2023Compensation Information: $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience.About TekSavvy TekSavvy has been proudly serving Canadians with reliable telecom services for more than 20 years and has won numerous awards for the quality...

  • Summer Student

    4 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canada Post - Postes Canada Full time

    Job Requisition Id: 178522Business Function: Privacy and CompliancePrimary City: OttawaOther Location(s):Province: OntarioEmployment Type: StudentEmployment Status: TermLanguage Requirement: English EssentialEmployee Class and Level: CPMGA01Number of Vacancies 1Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/31/2024At Canada Post, we believe students entering the...

  • Summer Student

    2 months ago

    Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11561 Department: Planning, Real Estate & Eco Dev. Dept. Multiple Positions Salary Information: $18.750 - $20.050 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Student Opportunities Application Close: 29/02/2024 **JOB SUMMARY**: You assist the supervisor or designate in performing project related...