Doctoral Student Internship Program

Experiential learning program development intern

Position code: DSIP-F2026-02
Supervisor: Lorraine Donald
Unit: : Co-op, Experiential Learning and Career Centre
Start date: November 16, 2026
Status of employment: Casual, part-time, 15 hours/week, 300 hours total.
Hourly rate: $40
Number of positions: 1
Language requirements: English
Work model: Hybrid
Location: SGW

Internship description

The Experiential Learning team is seeking a doctoral intern to support the development and piloting of student-facing internship preparation and transition resources at Concordia.

The intern will contribute to two related projects. The first involves adapting the existing Beat the Odds (BTO) Academy for a broader population of Concordia students preparing for internships outside the BTO program. The second involves developing a practical postinternship reflection and transition resource to help students identify what they have learned through their internship and connect that learning to their academic and career next steps.

The intern will review existing resources, consult with internship coordinators and campus partners, develop and adapt learning materials, pilot implementation, collect feedback and recommend improvements. This project-based internship offers experience in experiential learning program design, curriculum and resource development, stakeholder consultation, pilot implementation and program evaluation within a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Review the existing BTO Academy and identify content that can be adapted for broader internship preparation.
• Consult with internship coordinators and campus partners to identify student preparation needs and gaps.
• Adapt and develop student-facing learning activities, instructions and supporting resources.
• Prepare a limited pilot of the adapted Academy, gather feedback and revise materials.
• Review relevant Concordia resources and identify opportunities to connect students with existing academic, career and student supports.
• Develop and pilot a concise post-internship reflection and next-steps resource for students completing internships.
• Document pilot findings, recommendations and implementation guidance to support future delivery.

Skills

• Strong research, analysis and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience developing clear, engaging student-facing resources.
• Strong interpersonal and consultation skills; able to gather input from diverse stakeholders and incorporate feedback.
• Solid project management and organizational skills; able to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid university environment.
• Understanding of accessibility, inclusion and the diverse circumstances that can affect students’ participation in internships.

Assets

• Experience in a university or postsecondary environment.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in experiential learning, student success, career education, instructional design or program development.
• Experience with program evaluation, surveys or pilot implementation.
• Familiarity with pedagogical or learning-design principles.
• Experience developing asynchronous or blended learning materials.

Inclusive internship practice intern

Position code: DSIP-F2026-03
Supervisor: Lorraine Donald
Unit: Co-op, Experiential Learning and Career Centre
Start date: November 16, 2026
Status of employment: Casual, part-time, 15 hours/week, 300 hours total.
Hourly rate: $40
Number of positions: 1
Language requirements: English
Work model: Hybrid
Location: SGW

Internship description

The Experiential Learning team is seeking a doctoral intern to develop practical resources that strengthen how hosts design and supervise inclusive internships for Concordia students on work terms.

Building on an existing Beat the Odds (BTO) employer toolkit, the intern will review and substantially redevelop the resource into a concise, practical and evidence-informed guide for internship coordinators and hosts. The project will focus on key stages of the internship experience, including role design, student selection, onboarding, supervision, feedback and completion.

The intern will review relevant research and good practices, consult with internship coordinators and other stakeholders, translate findings into practical tools and resources, and test the materials with selected Concordia internship units. The intern will also support the development and delivery of briefings or workshops to introduce the resources and gather feedback for final revisions. This project-based internship offers experience in applied research, knowledge translation, resource development, stakeholder consultation, facilitation and inclusive experiential learning practices within a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and critically assess the existing BTO employer toolkit and identify opportunities for redevelopment.
• Review relevant research, resources and good practices related to inclusive internships, work-integrated learning and student supervision.
• Consult with selected internship coordinators, employers and/or other stakeholders to understand practical needs.
• Develop concise, evidence-informed guidance related to internship design, selection, onboarding, supervision, feedback and completion.
• Create practical, standalone resources such as checklists, templates and guides that internship coordinators and hosts can use directly.
• Develop resources that are practical and self-contained without requiring the use of AI tools.
• Develop and deliver or co-deliver pilot briefings or workshops with selected Concordia internship units.
• Gather feedback, revise materials and prepare a final package for future use and dissemination.

Skills

• Strong research, critical analysis and synthesis skills.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into concise, practical resources.
• Experience developing educational, professional-development or knowledge- translation resources.
• Strong consultation, interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and incorporate feedback.
• Interest in experiential learning, student development, workplace practices, accessibility and/or inclusion.

Assets

• Knowledge of experiential learning or work-integrated learning.
• Knowledge of accessibility, inclusive workplace practices or inclusive supervision.
• Experience or interest in working with employers, internship supervisors or university internship programs.
• Experience facilitating workshops, training or professional-development activities.
• Experience developing employer-facing or professional resources.

Step 1. Application phase

You must send your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox at dsip@concordia.ca. In the subject line, clearly indicate the position code of the internship position for which you are applying. Attach your resume and cover letter as one document (.PDF, .DOCX) using the naming format “Last name – first name – position code”

If you are applying for more than one internship position, you must send a separate email and application for each position.

Please note that by applying to a DSIP internship, you allow us to share your application internally for other potential opportunities.

Step 2. Selection phase

Once you have sent your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox, the DSIP program coordinator will share your application with the unit. At this stage of the application process, the unit will be responsible for any further communication. If you are selected for an interview, the unit will contact you directly to schedule an interview before the end of the fall term. They may also request references and additional documents to validate your qualifications.

Step 3. Offer phase

If you’ve reached this stage, it means you were selected for the internship position – congratulations! The unit will send you an offer letter to be reviewed and signed. The unit will provide further information and instruction regarding your internship.

Accessibility

Concordia strives to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, dsip@concordia.ca.