Research Student - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

SickKids' Research Institute is seeking a Summer Student to join our Research IT Department.

In this role, you will be immersed in a diverse IT environment that spans across a broad range of platforms, products, and services.

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with project management, business analyses, and learn about important IT service management concepts.

You will work with seasoned technology professionals and will be mentored by our Team Lead.

Daily responsibilities will range from answering support requests, analyzing issues, conducting software testing, to supporting communications and implementation activities.

To be successful, you will need to have a keen eye for detail, the ability to distill and collate information, and be a team-player.

You will also need to be creative, self-directed, innovative, and results oriented.

Here's What You Will Get to Do:

Execute coordination, analysis and administration duties as required
Attend inoffice meetings as required
Other duties as assigned

Here's What You Will Need:

Current registration as a student in a recognized college or university
Exposure to one of: Desktop technology, systems administration, software development, or related technology focused work and concepts
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide superb customer service
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Cando attitude, resourceful, and demonstrates initiative
Please mention if you have demonstrable experience using:
Atlassian Jira and Confluence
Communication tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack

Employment Type:

1 opening available

Desired Start Date:

Mid-June to August 30, 2024

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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