Research And Special Projects Intern

Company Description:

The London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is the lead economic development agency forLondon, Canada. LEDC works with business, governmentand community partners to attract business investment, develop a connected and supportive business climate and grow London's talented workforce.

Duties and learning opportunities:

The Research and Special Projects Intern supports business development, Film London office operations, workforce development and marketing and communication activities through:

·Researching and drafting content for online publications that help promote London’s key sectors and London’s employment opportunities especially in demand occupations for a variety of audiences including London residents, newcomers, and potential immigrants.

·Collecting and entering data into various databases

·Developing and reporting comparative market research

·Preparing resource documents

·Other projects as they arise including but not limited to assistance with focus group planning and management and local outreach activities.

·Opportunity to participate in project development

Skills and abilities required:

·Excellent research analytic and problem‐solving skills

·Data base entry and management experience

·Superior verbal and written skills

·Process and detail oriented

·Maturity, ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team

·Dependable, adaptable and patient

Days and times employee must be available: Flexible, but regular daytime hours. 35 hours/week. June 5- September 1,2023. $18.50 per hour. Currently, LEDC has four core in-office days with remote work arrangements for the balance of the week.

Accessible by public transportation: yes

Eligibility

In order to be considered for this opportunity, candidates must meet the following Canada Summer Jobs 2023 program and project requirements:

·is between 15 and 30 years of age(inclusive) at the start of employment,

·is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and,

·is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

How to Apply: By e-mail to [email protected] by Thursday May18-4pm

Attention: Robert Collins