Summer Student Position – Data and Planning
About Health Workforce Canada
We are a pan-Canadian, not-for-profit organization with a bold vision: to transform health workforce planning across Canada. Through advanced data and modelling tools, strategic knowledge translation, and network convening, we serve as a catalyst for system change.
Just beginning our third year of operation, we work with partners who hold the levers for change—federal, provincial, and territorial governments, health authorities and employers, and the health professions that serve and support our communities. Together, we are building a co-designed, co-developed approach to health workforce planning that is grounded in data, informed by evidence, and driven by collaboration
About the Position
We are seeking a student to provide hands-on support in enhancing the Digital Front Door, an AI-enabled tool that improves access to health workforce data and knowledge, and to contribute to the work of the Data and Planning team.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working at the intersection of AI, data, and user experience, and can contribute across multiple workstreams in a structured and collaborative environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support AI testing and contribute to improving output quality (accuracy, clarity, bilingual consistency)
Contribute to exploratory work to inform future enhancements of the tool (e.g., environmental scans, technology review)
Contribute to the development and testing of an AI agent designed to enhance the tool
Develop knowledge materials (e.g., use cases, tutorials) to support tool adoption
Collaborate with team members across IT, content and product improvement activities
Supporting the review of existing environmental scans and prioritization of partner content
Participate in structured onboarding processes using team tools and workflows
Knowledge and Experience
Master’s or postgraduate student or advanced undergraduate student, including those from applied or polytechnic programs, in health informatics, data, public health, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest or experience in AI, data, or digital products
Ability to work independently while contributing across multiple workstreams
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required; French strongly preferred)
Strong Microsoft Office skills; virtual event tools are an asset.
Experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python) is an asset
Familiarity with cloud or AI platforms (e.g., AWS) is an asset
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience applying AI in a real-world health system context
Exposure to AI evaluation, digital product development, and innovation practices
Opportunity to contribute to a national initiative in health workforce planning
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter (1 page) outlining your interest and any relevant experience in public health, policy, or stakeholder engagement.
Health Workforce Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Location:
Virtual full-time employment opportunity with potential for in-person team meeting
Job Level:
Casual Staff $21/hour
Reports to:
Team Lead, Data and Planning
Employment Type:
4-month student contract
Closing Date:
April 20, 2026