Employer Internship

Employer

To support new talent entering the sector, COVE facilitates a marine technology sector internship program for students across Canada to help support and grow your business.

Eligibility:

Open to any maritime / ocean-related business with an office in Nova Scotia
Provide a project-based work opportunity for an intern(s)

Employer Benefits:

Host a bright, competent post-secondary student (intern) for 16-week fulltime employment from May to August
Wage subsidy provided that supports a minimum intern wage of $21 / hr
Employer contribution of $7500 / intern
Intern recruitment
Human Resources and payroll services
Intern onboarding, professional development and ongoing support throughout the summer provided by COVE
Access to early career talent from interdisciplinary backgrounds

Expression of Interest forms due December 8, 2023.

Expression of Interest Form

"*" indicates required fields

Role Description

If you are looking to propose multiple roles, please include them in this form and specify which information applies to each role. Alternatively, you can submit another form if preferred.

Job Title(s)*

Number of Interns Requested*

Please enter a number from 1 to 3.

Expected Intern Hourly Rate*

The minimum hourly rate per intern is $21/hr. Companies have the option to pay more for potential candidates. Please specify the range you would be willing to offer for the right candidate.

Work Location*

Where will the intern(s) be based during their placement?

Project Outline/Overview*

Please specify the key project(s) you want the intern(s) to focus on. If you prefer to provide a job description at this time, please include here.

Key Project Deliverables (if known)*

Work Environment Conditions*

Please note that all interns must be supervised by the host company throughout the duration of the internship. A direct supervisor must be available to provide oversight for the majority of the work week. All internships must be in-person, however, hybrid models are an option at the discretion of the host company. Please specify the conditions of the work environment (i.e. hybrid work environment, field work required, access to a vehicle necessary, working independently or in a team etc.).

Additional Considerations - Applicant Requirements

Required skill, subject expertise and/or background knowledge*

Specify any skills, background knowledge, and educational experience you would like the intern(s) to have. Note that this internship is only eligible for students enrolled in post-secondary education. Any required skill sets should be aligned with the role expectations.

Any additional requirements of the candidates?*

Please include any other specific requirements needed for the role (e.g. French-speaking, security clearance, driver's licence, access to vehicle).

Would you be interested in having this role designated for underrepresented applicants?*

To further our efforts in ensuring an equitable internship program, we will identify certain roles designated for African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, or persons identifying within an underrepresented group.

Other*

How involved would you like to be in the intern recruitment process? Please check one.*

I would like COVE to provide me with a short list of resumes and I will conduct interviews independently

I would like COVE to conduct the interviews on by behalf and provide a final candidate(s) for approval

I already have candidates(s) identified and do not need COVE's support

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We connect employers with career-driven college and university interns to accelerate your business projects

Employer

Expression of Interest Form

Company Information

Role Description

Additional Considerations - Applicant Requirements

Discover your opportunities in marine tech with COVE

We connect employers with career-driven college and university interns to accelerate your business projects

Employer

Expression of Interest Form

Company Information

Role Description

Additional Considerations - Applicant Requirements

Discover your opportunities in marine tech with COVE

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