Program Implem. Intern, AI Student Pro

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Program Implementation Intern, AI Student Programs

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Implementation Intern, AI Student Programs will collaborate with the Research Operations & Academic Partnerships team to support the successful execution of the AI4Good 2025 Toronto cohort, as well as the development of other key opportunities for AI students across the province including the AI Summit & Career Fair. The intern will work across work streams to ensure programming meets the needs of all stakeholders, and participants are satisfied. Reporting to the Manager, Student Engagement, you will have the opportunity to participate in project coordination and contribute meaningfully to programming for students to deliver impactful outcomes.

Start date: May 5, 2025

End date: August 29, 2025

APPLIED INTERNSHIPS AT VECTOR

The applied internship program at Vector provides relevant, hands-on learning and work experience in machine learning and AI. During the paid internship, interns will have the opportunity to attend research, recruitment, and commercialization talks at Vector and connect with key stakeholders in the AI ecosystem. Applied internships may be full-time (36.25 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) over the Summer academic term (May 5 - August 29, 2025) with an opportunity to continue over the Fall 2025 academic term. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Consistent with Vector's goals in this program to relieve disadvantages and alleviate the under-representation of Black and Indigenous people in AI, and to attempt to achieve equal opportunity in the field of AI, preference in hiring will be given to qualified Black and Indigenous persons, studying at or having recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institute, who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is designed to meet the criteria of a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the successful delivery of the AI4Good 2025 program in Toronto, including on-site event support in May and June 2025 and logistical coordination, tracking of key milestones, and post-event reporting;

• Assist in the planning of community and networking events for students including the AI Summit & Career Fair and professional development opportunities;

• Create detailed guides and toolkits that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to secure roles in the AI industry;

• Collaborate closely with the Research Operations & Academic Partnerships Team to track metrics for key programs, report on outcomes, develop guidance documents, and provide recommendations to inform future programming; and,

• Other duties as assigned.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

• The AI4Good 2025 program is executed successfully and participants provide positive feedback on their experiences. Relevant tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Necessary resources and materials for events are organized and in place to launch registration for the AI Summit & Career Fair and professional development opportunities.

• Toolkits are created that can be used to equip students in successful AI career searches.

• Requested metrics, guidance documents, and recommendations are generated as relevant to key talent programs.
  
  

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You are a self-identified Black or Indigenous student or postdoc (Indigenous ancestry or heritage - First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit) or a recent graduate.

• You are in second year or higher, studying at a Canadian university or college, or a recent graduate within one semester of graduation.

• You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in a professional event setting.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and familiarity with data cleaning and manipulation (Excel)

• Experience in project coordination, event planning, or data management is an asset.

• Understanding of/participation in the AI ecosystem would be beneficial (i.e., from an AI master's program)

• A team player with a collaborative mindset, eager to learn and contribute to high-impact projects.

Compensation: $25/hour.

If you have any questions, please contact internships@vectorinstitute.ai.

Please address applications (cover letter and resume) to Taylor Walker, Specialist, Internships & Work Integrated Learning, using the link provided. The deadline for submission is February 3rd, at 1:00PM ET. We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity and will be in touch with those whose qualifications most closely match with our needs. Please note that all interviews are currently being held remotely.

At the Vector Institute, we are committed to driving excellence and leadership in Canada's knowledge, creation, and use of AI to foster economic growth and improve the lives of Canadians. We strive for greater inclusion in the programs and culture that we build by welcoming and encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. In order to relieve disadvantage and alleviate the under-representation of Black and Indigenous people in AI, and to attempt to achieve equal opportunity in the field of AI, priority in hiring will be given to qualified Black and Indigenous persons, studying at or having recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institute, who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is designed to meet the criteria of a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Vector is committed to workforce development in AI and to building a strong and diverse AI ecosystem in Canada. Vector encourages applications to our internship programs from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.