Online/virtual position
Mitacs is seeking undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students to work as Virtual Globalink Mentors for the summer of 2021. As a Globalink Mentor, you are expected to commit on average 2 hrs/week to this four- to five-month position, and will be compensated $20 an hour.
During the spring/summer of 2021, students from Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, and Ukraine will complete a 12-week research internship with a Canadian university through the Mitacs Globalink program. Many of our Globalink research interns (GRIs) will come to Canada whereas others will participate from their home countries depending on health regulations. We are hiring a small but mighty group of mature students to help our GRIs get settled, work hard, and have a great experience this summer!
The Mitacs Globalink program is doing important work to help improve the innovation capacity of Canada, and we need people just like you to help us make this work. For information on the Globalink Research Internship program, please visit the following webpage: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-internship
About Mitacs
Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit research organization that fosters growth and innovation in partnership with companies, government, and academia. Through unique research and training programs it fosters cutting-edge research and supports the development of the next generation of innovators with vital scientific and business skills. Mitacs is supporting a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource — its people.
Position Summary
Please note all work will be conducted virtually (online) — no in-person work is planned at this time.
The role of a Globalink Mentor is to provide virtual health, safety, and social support for around ten Globalink Research Interns (GRIs) between May and September. Some email communication is also required in the month of April to connect with interns before they begin their internships. Globalink Mentors help GRIs become oriented to their host university and provide ongoing weekly support. The position requires a commitment of around 2 hrs/week. More work is required at the beginning of the term when the GRIs arrive; less work is required throughout the summer as the GRIs become more comfortable.
Key Responsibilities
A. Welcome
B. Ongoing Support
Contacts GRIs at least once every two weeks to check up on them and answer their questions. Perform additional support work as assigned by Mitacs.
C. Wrap-up and Reporting
Contacts each GRI one week before internship end date to make sure they are prepared for departure (if applicable) and end of their internship. Submits a final report with a description of experiences and feedback.
Employment Timeline
Training is provided by Mitacs in April. GRIs assigned to a mentor may begin their internships in May, June, or July, and remain in Canada for approximately three months. Applicants will be asked to notify Mitacs of any scheduling conflicts, but ultimately Mitacs will assign GRIs to mentors based on the schedule of the GRIs attending the institution. Please alert the Globalink team to any restrictions which may affect your availability.
Due to the virtual nature of the role, we do not anticipate scheduling conflicts will occur. Mentors are not required to be in the host town/city during the summer.
Required Qualifications
Assets
Thank you for your interest in joining the Mitacs Globalink team, we look forward to hearing from you!
Application deadline: March 15, 2021. Early applications are encouraged.
Questions?
If you do not see the answer to your question, please contact our team at globalinkhire@mitacs.ca