WINL 301 - Arts & Science Disciplines Placement Program

Open Closing on January 20, 2025
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Tracy Whatmore She / Her
Supervisor, Work-Integrated Learning
7
Experience
3/25 project matches
Dates set by projects
Preferred companies
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sole proprietorship, Family owned, Large enterprise, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries
Categories
Healthcare Biotechnology Community engagement Environmental sustainability Grant writing
Skills
psychology applied statistics political sciences mathematics mathematical sciences physical science economics anthropology computer science biology
Learner goals and capabilities

Students in their 3rd and 4th years can participate in these placements.


Students will be from a wide degree of majors in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs.


You can expect students to have a solid foundation of knowledge in their program discipline and be capable of working at a fairly independent level (with mentorship and feedback regularly provided throughout the placement).


Roles offered to students should reflect early-career level work for their discipline.


Bachelor of Arts Majors include: anthropology, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology 


Bachelor of Science Majors include: applied statistics, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematical sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology

Learners
Undergraduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
25 learners
Project
120 hours per learner
Learners apply to projects
Individual projects
Up to 4 team(s) or 4 learner(s) per project.
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Students will fill a position working directly for an organization for a placement of between 90-120 hours. The position can include regular tasks and/or projects needed by the organization. The student should complete work that is meaningful, valuable, and authentic of the organization's workplace.


Students will complete reflection-based assignments related to their skill development and feedback received during this experience.


Key Dates:

  • January 19: Deadline for organizations to submit position descriptions
  • January 27 - February 16: Students apply to posted positions
  • February 16: Student application deadline
  • February 17 - March 9: Interviews conducted with shortlisted candidates
  • March 10: First-choice candidate offers sent
  • March 14: Remaining candidates receive offers
  • March 21: Deadline to complete placement agreements
  • April 21st: Placements may begin *Ideally placements will begin prior to May 4
  • May 18th: Midpoint feedback provided to student *This date may be adjusted depending on the placement start date
  • June 18th: End of placement feedback provided to student *This date may be adjusted depending on the placement end date

*Ideally placements will occur between April 21st and June 18th. The latest date placements may end is July 31st.

Project Examples

There are many roles that could make an excellent fit with this program. Below are examples of potential positions. This list is not exhaustive and we encourage you to submit roles that you feel align with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program student.


Suitable Roles for Bachelor of Arts Students:

Research Assistant (for government, NGOs, or cultural organizations)

  • Tasks: Conducting research, writing reports, summarizing findings, data analysis, and presenting recommendations.

Marketing/Communications Intern

  • Tasks: Assisting with social media campaigns, content creation, drafting press releases, copywriting, market research, and supporting branding initiatives.

Policy Analyst Intern (public sector, think tanks)

  • Tasks: Researching policies, analyzing data, writing briefs, supporting policy development, and collaborating on advocacy projects.

Community Outreach Coordinator (non-profit or cultural institutions)

  • Tasks: Coordinating events, engaging with community stakeholders, assisting with volunteer management, and developing outreach materials.

Community Development Intern (non-profits, social services)

  • Tasks: Assisting in community outreach programs, conducting surveys, and helping develop social services initiatives.

Social Research Assistant (research institutes, government)

  • Tasks: Conducting qualitative and quantitative research on social trends, writing reports, and analyzing data.

Event Planning Assistant (arts organizations, tourism boards)

  • Tasks: Supporting event coordination, liaising with vendors, preparing marketing materials, and assisting with logistics for arts or community events.

Content Creator or Digital Media Assistant

  • Tasks: Writing blogs, producing multimedia content, managing social media accounts, and designing marketing materials.

Human Resources Assistant

  • Tasks: Assisting with recruitment, employee engagement initiatives, administrative support, and organizing professional development sessions.

Cultural Research Assistant (museums, cultural organizations)

  • Tasks: Assisting in fieldwork, conducting interviews, analyzing cultural artifacts, and contributing to ethnographic studies.

Museum Curatorial Assistant (museums, galleries)

  • Tasks: Assisting with exhibit curation, artifact cataloging, and researching cultural history for upcoming exhibits.

Economic Analyst Intern (financial institutions, government agencies)

  • Tasks: Analyzing economic trends, supporting policy development, conducting market research, and assisting in economic forecasting.

Market Research Analyst (corporations, marketing firms)

  • Tasks: Collecting and analyzing data to understand market conditions and business strategies.

Editorial Assistant (publishing houses, magazines)

  • Tasks: Copyediting, proofreading manuscripts, content creation, and researching for upcoming publications.

Content Writer (non-profits, marketing agencies)

  • Tasks: Writing articles, blogs, and marketing materials, conducting interviews, and supporting communications.

Archivist Assistant (archives, historical societies)

  • Tasks: Cataloging historical documents, preserving archival material, and conducting historical research for exhibits.

Historical Researcher (museums, government)

  • Tasks: Conducting research on historical topics, creating reports or educational materials, and supporting public history projects.

Ethics Research Intern (healthcare institutions, law firms)

  • Tasks: Conducting research on ethical frameworks, drafting ethical guidelines, and supporting ethics review boards.

Research Assistant (university labs, healthcare organizations)

  • Tasks: Supporting psychological research, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting in preparing publications.

Counseling Intern (non-profits, community centers)

  • Tasks: Assisting with client intake, supporting counseling sessions, and contributing to mental health programs.



Suitable Roles for Bachelor of Science Students:

Lab Assistant (research labs, health services)

  • Tasks: Supporting research projects, conducting experiments, data collection and analysis, equipment maintenance, and reporting on findings.

Lab Technician (biotech companies, research labs)

  • Tasks: Supporting experiments, maintaining lab equipment, analyzing biological samples, and assisting with data collection.

Conservation Intern (environmental organizations, parks)

  • Tasks: Supporting conservation research, conducting fieldwork, and collecting ecological data.

Data Analyst Intern (technology companies, research organizations)

  • Tasks: Gathering and analyzing data, creating reports, visualizing data trends, and using software like Excel, Python, or R for analysis.

Environmental Field Technician (environmental consulting, government)

  • Tasks: Conducting field research, data collection, preparing environmental impact assessments, and contributing to sustainability projects.

Software Development Intern (tech firms, startups)

  • Tasks: Assisting with coding, testing software, debugging programs, and working on product development.

Technical Support Assistant (IT departments, tech companies)

  • Tasks: Troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining systems, providing user support, and helping with system upgrades.

Health Science Intern (hospitals, healthcare organizations)

  • Tasks: Assisting in data entry and analysis, supporting patient services, working on public health initiatives, and preparing health education materials.

Sustainability Coordinator (government, businesses, non-profits)

  • Tasks: Supporting sustainability projects, conducting audits or research, preparing reports, and helping develop environmental strategies.

Biostatistics Assistant (research institutions, healthcare organizations)

  • Tasks: Supporting statistical analysis for medical research, interpreting data, and conducting biostatistical modeling.

Chemical Research Assistant (pharmaceuticals, industrial labs)

  • Tasks: Conducting chemical experiments, assisting in product development, and performing lab analysis.

Quality Control Analyst (food and beverage companies, manufacturing)

  • Tasks: Testing products for chemical properties, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining quality standards.

IT Support Technician (corporate IT departments)

  • Tasks: Troubleshooting technical issues, providing system support, and helping with software installations and updates.

Quantitative Analyst (finance, tech companies)

  • Tasks: Using mathematical models to analyze financial data, running simulations, and supporting investment strategies.

Operations Research Assistant (logistics, transportation)

  • Tasks: Conducting optimization analyses, supporting logistics operations, and modeling efficiency improvements.

Geophysics Technician (mining, oil and gas)

  • Tasks: Conducting geophysical surveys, analyzing subsurface data, and supporting geological research.

Environmental Science Technician (consulting firms, government agencies)

  • Tasks: Conducting environmental assessments, collecting samples, and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Behavioral Research Assistant (research labs, healthcare settings)

  • Tasks: Conducting experiments, analyzing behavioral data, and supporting cognitive and clinical psychology studies.

Human Factors Intern (tech companies, product design)

  • Tasks: Conducting research on user experience, analyzing human-computer interactions, and supporting ergonomics studies.


General Placement Ideas Across Disciplines:

Project Coordinator: Overseeing smaller projects, coordinating between departments, tracking project progress, and preparing reports.

Administrative Assistant: Supporting office operations, organizing documentation, coordinating schedules, and providing communication support.

Public Relations/Advocacy Assistant: Engaging in public relations campaigns, assisting with stakeholder engagement, and working on advocacy issues.

Training and Development Coordinator: Supporting the design and implementation of employee training programs, creating training materials, coordinating workshops, and gathering feedback from participants.

Business Development Assistant: Conducting market research, identifying new business opportunities, assisting with proposal development, and supporting client outreach.

Grant Writing or Fundraising Assistant: Researching funding opportunities, assisting with writing grant applications, organizing fundraising events, and developing campaign materials.


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Confirm this role has a dedicated supervisor who will provide the student direction and feedback.

Is the role in-person, remote, or hybrid?

Confirm you will accept a student for your placement even if it is not your first choice candidate