Summer Student

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada’s health research investment agency. Its mandate is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system. The Institute of Aging is one of the thirteen institutes of CIHR. Each Institute is dedicated to a specific area of focus, linking and supporting researchers in pursuing common goals. As one of the 13 Institutes of CIHR, the Institute of Aging shares responsibility for achieving the principal objectives of CIHR. The Institute of Aging’s mandate is to support research, to promote healthy aging and to address the causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems and palliation for the complex health challenges that can be present in older individuals.

Our mission is to advance training, research and knowledge mobilization to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of all Canadians as they age. Our vision is to foster research excellence to achieve equitable health outcomes and enable healthy aging for all older Canadians.

**Responsibilities**:
The Summer Student (CIHR Institute of Aging) will provide specialized support in the areas of administrative services, research services, infrastructure services, or student services. The incumbent will have responsibility for carrying out activities which require higher level specialization of skills. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to faculty or staff, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community. This Summer Student position is to review the history and impact of the CIHR-IA Summer Program in Aging in preparation for a 20-year anniversary symposium in 2026

The goal and purpose of this summer student position is to complete the following projects:

- Update a 2018 report on the history and impact of the CIHR Summer Program in Aging (SPA).
- Collect impact stories from past SPA trainees.
- Interview past SPA hosts about the research capacity their training program has built.

Specific objectives/deliverables:

- Complete an updated SPA impact report
- Complete interviews with past SPA hosts and past trainees
- Any other relevant work required by the CIHR Institute of Aging

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- 2 years of post-secondary education, and be a student returning to studies in the fall
- Graduate student preferred

**Experience**:

- Previous directly related experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow detailed and/or complex processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western¿s policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.