Summer 2025 – Process Engineer, Summer Student – Veterans for Healing – Sydney, NS

Process Engineer – Summer Student

Location: Sydney, NS

Wage: $18–$20/hour (flexible, depending on qualifications and experience)

Schedule: Temporary Full-Time, 5 days per week

Term: Summer 2025 (June–August)

About Veterans For Healing (VFH)

Veterans For Healing is a recognized healthcare organization rooted in Cape Breton, NS. We serve Canadian veterans and their families by providing medical support, therapy, and a wide range of treatment services. With a commitment to care, compliance, and continuous improvement, we are building the gold standard in veterans’ health and wellness.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Process Engineer (Summer Student) to join our growing team and assist in the refinement and standardization of our operational policies and procedures. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare delivery while gaining real-world experience in systems analysis, quality control, and organizational process development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of Veterans For Healing’s existing Standard Operating Policies and Procedures (SOPPs)
• Analyze current processes for consistency, efficiency, regulatory compliance (e.g., Health Canada), and clarity
• Collaborate with department heads and leadership/executive team to gather input and map out workflows
• Create diagrams, process flows, and documentation using tools and software
• Recommend revisions and improvements to SOPPs, organizational communication, supply channel efficiencies, reports, reporting structures, and create change logs
• Assist in transitioning finalized documents to a live document management system (e.g., Google Drive/Docs)
• Present findings and refined documents to executive leadership
• Maintain version control and ensure accessibility of up-to-date procedures for staff

Qualifications

• Currently enrollment in CBU’s Engineering program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Familiarity with process mapping tools, document formatting, and change management
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance, or regulatory frameworks is an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated attention to detail and interest in healthcare innovation

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in healthcare systems engineering
• Exposure to a real-world clinical environment with high social impact
• Mentorship from experienced healthcare, operations, and executive professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to veteran wellness and systemic improvement

To Apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter explaining your interest in process optimization and healthcare systems to jon@v4healing.com by June 1st, 2025. Use the subject line: CBU Summer Student Application – Process Engineer.