Business Operations Intern

Business Operations Intern

PulseMedica, an Edmonton-based start-up, is seeking a Business Operations Intern to join our team at our Edmonton headquarters.

In this dynamic role, you'll contribute to a wide range of business activities—spanning digital marketing, stakeholder reporting, project management, and fundraising initiatives (both equity and grants). You'll also help streamline and execute daily operational and administrative processes that are essential to our company's growth.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a strong curiosity for how start-ups operate and scale. The ideal candidate brings excellent organizational and communication skills, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of a rapidly growing technology company and make a real impact on our mission to transform ophthalmic care.

About Us

PulseMedica, recently certified as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year, is a fast growing ophthalmic medical device company that is determined to reduce ophthalmic disease and disability by offering novel treatment options. Our platform combines machine-learning, real-time three dimensional eye imaging and high precision laser surgery platform. Our goal is to revolutionize ophthalmic treatments by providing people with exceptional outcomes and, ultimately, changing the world by preventing blindness and disability resulting from eye diseases.

The Opportunity

The Business Operations Intern role provides a unique opportunity to work with a talented and energetic team while gaining experience across multiple areas of a growing technology company. The successful candidate will actively support projects related to marketing, funding, operations, and strategic initiatives while learning how different functions work together to drive company growth.

Responsibilities 

• Support the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and digital campaigns (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, etc.) to enhance brand visibility, audience engagement, and stakeholder awareness.
• Support internal reporting and data analysis by compiling and presenting information on company activities, progress metrics, and key operational insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and assist with content creation for internal communications, including reports, presentations, and multimedia materials, to support company updates, stakeholder reporting, and team alignment.
• Provide project management and coordination support across day-to-day business operations and ad-hoc initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, and communication across teams.
• Contribute to workflow automation and process optimization to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Assist with special and ad-hoc projects, helping operationalize deliverables and supporting cross-functional execution.
• Conduct investor and grant research, tracking funding opportunities, applications, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the Haskayne School of Business Undergraduate Co-op Program and meet all eligibility criteria for the Hunter Family WIL Fund through the University of Calgary, including a full-time co-op work term from January to April 2026.
• Currently enrolled in a Business, Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Communications, or related degree program, or possess an equivalent educational background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and collaborative work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with competing priorities.
• Must 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.
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Requirements

The successful candidate will bring a blend of marketing, analytical, and operational skills to support PulseMedica's business and fundraising activities. This role requires strong organizational ability, communication skills, and comfort working across teams in a dynamic startup environment.

• Previous experience working in a startup or early-stage company is a valuable asset; familiarity with tools such as Slack, Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace is preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X, Facebook), website management tools (e.g., Webflow, Wix, ec.), and digital design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is considered an asset.
• Experience with project management systems, CRM platforms, and digital workflows tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, HubSpot, Mailchimp), along with familiarity with AI software (e.g., Google Gemini, ChatGPT) and automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, n8n, GPT AgentKit), is a valuable asset.
• Strong spreadsheet and data management skills, with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and the ability to work with financial data, databases, and data visualization tools is an asset.
• Interest in data analysis, process optimization, and workflow automation to improve organizational efficiency is an asset
• Experience in project coordination, marketing, graphic design, or general business operations roles is an asset.
• Interest or experience in grant and investor research, stakeholder reporting, or day-to-day business operations is an asset.

Anticipated Start Date: January 05, 2026

Duration: 4 months with the possibility of extension. Temporary full-time (40 hours per week).

Salary: $25 - $28/hour

Location: Edmonton

What you can expect from PulseMedica:

• Free on-site gym (Jackson's Gym)
• A role that contributes to helping change people's lives by enhancing their vision
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and be part of a team that is going to revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry
• Gain experience in large-scale, complex SW systems involving both SW and HW.
• Hybrid work
• Growth opportunities
• Monthly team events including competitive skribbl, trivia, arcade competitions etc.
• Working for a Great Place to Work certified company

We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply for this position.