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2026 Summer Student, Climate and Health

Remote
Ontario
CA$18 - CA$32/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Wellness initiatives
Unmatched employee experience

About the role

Unit | Department: Global Health | Climate and Health

Reports to: Strategic Advisor, Global Health – Climate and Health

Type: Full-Time | Temporary | 1 Vacancy (with multiple location options)

Location: Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)

Salary: $17.75/hour (minimum) to $32.31/hour (maximum)

Deadline to apply: January 16, 2026, 12pm EST

What makes you a great fit for this role? You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in climate change and health. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy research and organizing information, and are eager to contribute to meaningful projects that address one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. You bring solid technical skills, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.

We Have

  • Rockstars to work with
  • Leaders that have your back
  • An enterprise that embraces change
  • The tools to do your job
  • An unmatched employee experience
  • Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop

You Have

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Self-motivation and ability to work independently
  • Keen interest in climate change and health
  • Basic advocacy knowledge
  • Solid technical skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • French (spoken and written) is an asset
  • Understanding of the Canadian health system and government is a plus
  • Studies specializing in health, global health, climate change or political science

And This Is Totally You

  • Support the core team in day-to-day tasks
  • Assist with engagement activities planned for 2026
  • Attend internal meetings, take notes, and organize information
  • Conduct research and compile relevant data on climate and health
  • Track progress on programs and projects
  • Stay informed on emerging research and events related to climate and health

Does this sound like your next opportunity? If you are a postsecondary student returning to full-time studies in the Fall, we hope you apply! The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known. Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply. The posted range of pay rates is a guideline for this position. Actual pay will depend on your year or level of study and whether you’ve previously worked in a student role with CMA. If you move forward in the process, you’ll have the chance to discuss your candidacy and specific skills with a recruiter and to address any questions you may have. The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role. _____________________________ Emploi étudiant pour l’été 2026, Climat et santé *cliquez sur le lien pour une description complète en français

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The Canadian Medical Association leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health. Formed in Quebec City in 1867, the CMA’s rich history of advocacy led to some of Canada’s most important health policy changes. As we look to the future, the CMA will focus on developing a sustainable, accessible health system where patients are partners, and a new culture of medicine that embraces equity and diversity. Follow us on Twitter: @CMA_Docs