Project Assistant (Internship) Jobs

About Us

The European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (ECCIR) is a non-profit organization that facilitates the development of European-Canadian research and business relations. ECCIR is based in Edmonton, Alberta. With support from Alberta Innovates and the Government of Alberta, we offer a range of services to corporate stakeholders, universities, and research organisations in support of international relationship-building and networking needs. In this capacity, ECCIR works with various stakeholders such as government officials, industry leaders, and internationally acclaimed researchers. ECCIR is the coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Canada Consortium.

ECCIR is seeking a skilled and creative project assistant to support the management of international projects in innovation and research between Canada and Europe. The successful candidate will be able to achieve project deliverables through the completion of relevant project documentation, overseeing project logistics, and communicating with external experts. Additionally, the selected individual should be team-oriented and thrive in a collaborative work environment.

This position is for a 6-month period with the possibility of extension and is subject to grant funding. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities:

• Assist EEN colleagues and client companies with questions, introductions, and partnership database profiles
• Support the planning and organization of ECCIR matchmaking missions to Europe
• Assist with the management of office administration
• The project assistant intern will report directly to the manager and work alongside the project team
• Provide client support and correspond with pursuant inquiries related to the Enterprise Europe Network Canada (EEN), including:
• Answering queries, arranging events, and supporting European trade missions to Canada
• Assist with the promotion and efforts to raise awareness about EEN in Canada
• Oversee the maintenance of the ECCIR client database

Location

Work primarily takes place at home. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person activities. Our office is located near Downtwon Edmonton. Occasional travel and after-hour work is required (e.g. early morning/evening events).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• New staff member has to be located in Alberta
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
• Legally permitted to work in Canada / holds work permit or visa
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and other additional languages
• Experience with government grants and funding programs, as well as awareness of available international funding programs between Canada and Europe
• Demonstrated time management skills in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate virtual and in-person settings to build effective interpersonal relationships
• Project supervision experience and familiarity with financial and project management principles

What does ECCIR offer?

• An opportunity to gain firsthand experience working in international collaboration and facilitating innovation across several industry sectors.
• Interns receive a compensation of $2,100 per month.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 16, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. ECCIR is committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity, equal pay and equal rights employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Acknowledgment

The European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and that newcomers to this region have benefited from the Treaty’s spirit of peace and friendship since 1876. We recognize and respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all Indigenous Peoples who made Edmonton their home prior to the building of our city, and who make Edmonton their home today.

The ECCIR is an initiative for the development of European-Canadian research and business relations. Developing and fostering international and intercultural relationships is central to our organization, and a crucial part of this is welcoming and valuing one’s counterparts and their contributions. As such, the spirit of Tatawaw, which means “Welcome. There is room.”, resonates strongly with our mission. We commit to upholding the spirit of Tatawaw and continuing in this tradition to create space for all Indigenous and non-Indigenous people accompanying us on our journey.

As connectors and facilitators, we further commit to honoring Edmonton’s history as a place of gathering and exchange. Our work helps to keep Edmonton a vibrant place of collaboration, innovation, and trade, and we’re proud to acknowledge that we do this work following in the footsteps of a long and valuable Indigenous history.