Winter Student Case Cohorts

Job Description:

Open to the Public

(10) Winter Student Part-Time Employment Opportunities Innovation PEI (Location: Charlottetown/Virtual)

Government Case Team Program – Part-Time Term – Approximately 13 Weeks Commencing January 2021

Post-secondary students in this position will work in a virtual team of five (5) students to review issues or concerns brought forward by government departments and agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations. Students will gain valuable and practical knowledge through the use of case-based learning. Through this program, students will work collaboratively to gain valuable skills and practical knowledge.

Duties Include:

• Work collaboratively within a virtual team of five (5) post-secondary students;
• Identify and help articulate the client’s needs;
• Research best practices and industry trends;
• Collect information about the client’s business through a variety of methods;
• Critically analyze the organization and the problem;
• Formulate recommendations and solution with attention to the client’s needs, capabilities and limitations;
• Present findings and solutions to clients in a professional report and oral presentation;
• Meet regularly with the Case Team Coordinator(s);
• Meet and communicate with the clients, as needed;
• Attend regular professional development events; and
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have attended a post-secondary institution full-time or part-time in the current year. Candidates will be sought from all disciplines and levels of post-secondary study.
• Communication and collaboration skills are a must to work hand-in-hand with fellow team members, Case Team Coordinators and clients.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills including: virtual meeting software, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Salary Range:   $16.40/hr +12% in lieu of benefits (Level 6 Step 1) IPEI Pay Scale Bi-Weekly Hours:   20 hours bi-weekly Posting ID:   2020-03 (IPEI) Closing Date:   November 24 @ 5:00pm   If interested in applying, visit https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-pei-government-case-team-program