Summer Student

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

SUMMER STUDENT – HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we're not just caring for today, we're building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.

To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit:

Our Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We are committed to our values:

Be kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction.

Support each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients.

Lead by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism.

Keep growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs.

The Opportunity:

CGMH is seeking a Summer Student to assist with hospital development team in planning, research and coordination activities related to the design and construction of a new hospital. This role offers exposure to healthcare infrastructure development, project management, biomedical equipment and hospital furniture and stakeholder engagement. The student will gain insight into hospital planning and development processes, develop skills in project coordination and stakeholder engagement and understand the integration of design, operations, and patient experience in healthcare facilities.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university program (Engineering, Architecture, Business, Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Building Sciences or related field)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools is an asset. Knowledge of AI tools is an asset.
• Understanding, ability to interpret drawings and blueprints
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in healthcare infrastructure and project management

Duties and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

• Support project documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
• With appropriate training and supervision, conduct and document an inventory of existing equipment and furniture. May include tagging of assets
• Conduct research on best practices for hospital design, sustainability, and patient-centered care
• Assist with data collection and analysis for planning and budgeting purposes
• Help coordinate meetings with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain project schedules and track deliverables
• Prepare communication materials for internal updates and community engagement
• Provide administrative support to the development team as needed.

More Information:

Location: Hospital Development

Employee Group: Non-Union

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Vacancy: 1

Start Date: May, 2026. Successful Applicant will be required to attend General Hospital

Hours of Work: 7.5-hour shifts, Monday to Friday

Wage: $17.60 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise People Services of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.