Research Intern (Contract)

Job summary

The Research Intern supports the Research and Education division by conducting research on pressing standards issues and supporting strategic initiatives. This includes managing stakeholder engagements and collaborating with teams to meet project timelines and budgets.

Job details

Employment Status Student (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today. Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen. Job Summary The Research Intern is responsible for supporting Managers in the Research and Education division of Standards by conducting research on topics on pressing standards research and education issues. The Research Intern will support strategic initiatives by exploring practical ways of looking at new and long-standing challenges and will support the launch and management of new strategic research initiatives in the Explore Research Program. This role involves close collaboration with members of the Research and Education teams and entails supporting Research Managers with strategic initiatives to meet timelines and budget of the projects. Assists in managing stakeholder engagements, preparing for meetings, and could require the capacity to engage and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. Education and Skills Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years experience in research and project management Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder ecosystems Adept at working in tandem with research and education staff to oversee a diverse portfolio of initiatives Capacity to synthesize information from various functions and departments to inform decision-making and project direction Candidates with proficiency in French will be given special consideration. The typical hiring range for this position is $24.60–$31.48 CAD per hour. CSA Group reserves the right to determine the appropriate level within the band based on the student’s work-term year. #CSASTANDARDS CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.

What you’ll do

The Research Intern supports the Research and Education division by conducting research on pressing standards issues and supporting strategic initiatives. This includes managing stakeholder engagements and collaborating with teams to meet project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in research and project management. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in French are highly valued.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Research
• Project Management
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication
• Information Synthesis
• French Proficiency

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership