Job description

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.

This internship opportunity supports the Medical Engineering Department, part of Information Management and Technology (IMT) at SickKids. Medical Engineering is an innovative group of clinical engineers and biomedical engineering technologists who work in collaboration with staff across the organization in the management of medical technologies for the benefit of SickKids patients. We provide expert advice, planning, installation, and implementation of new technologies that will help health-care providers deliver the best patient care possible. We also manage a comprehensive medical equipment control program which includes corrective and preventative maintenance of all medical technologies to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Position Requirements

Open to graduates of Engineering programs, currently enrolled in Masters of Biomedical Engineering programs
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide excellent customer service and take initiative
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, organized and flexible
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
Positive outlook and great team player
Ability to show good judgment in decision making

Position Summary & Learning Outcomes

Participate in projects pertaining to the management of healthcare technology in the hospital, e.g.
Support incident investigations relating to medical equipment and technology
Support the enhancement or development of new operational activities, e.g.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Salary

$26/hour

Assets

Project Management experience
Leadership experience
Experience in a healthcare setting

Position Type

Summer 2025 (4 months)

Position Location:

On site (555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8)

Number Of Positions

Student Level

Engineering graduate students

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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