Student Opportunities AT IDRC (Ottawa, Ontario)

IDRC is a great place to learn, network and make a difference!

As a key part of Canada’s foreign policy efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting solutions that aim to improve lives and livelihoods. Join our team to put your ideas and knowledge to work to help solve some of the developing world’s most critical challenges.

We currently have numerous opportunities for students in our research programs as well as in our Administration, Finance, Communications, Strategy Regions and Policy, Human Resources, and Information Management and Technology divisions. You will gain experience by working closely with teams of professionals.

• Administrative and Procurement Services
• Agriculture and Food Security
• Climate Change and Food, Environment and Health
• Communications and Public Affairs
• E-Communications
• Finance Services
• Fragility
• Global Health
• Human Resources
• Legal Services
• Low-carbon development for more inclusive and sustainable growth
• Office of the Vice-President: Strategy, Regions and Policy
• Service Desk, IMTD
• Technology and Innovation
• Technology Services

All student positions are full-time (37.5 hours per week) and four months in duration.

More information on our website.

Application Deadline:  January 30, 2020.

You are eligible to apply if you:

• are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or hold a student visa with a work permit
• are enrolled and pursuing full-time post-secondary studies following your employment with us
• can provide an official transcript, if called for an interview