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Industrial Internship Program An Introduction for Students and Employers
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“I decided to enroll in the Industrial Internship program (IIP) to get a feel for life in industry. My previous experience was academia and I wanted to see what other career options were available. I also thought it would be a good learning experience to apply my knowledge to a business environment.” Brandon Johnston, IIP Student Chemistry, Syncrude Research Department, Edmonton, AB
Prospective Students
What is the Industrial Internship Program (IIP)?
How Does the Internship Work?
IIP is work experience that relates directly to your academic
• Students attend an information session and fill out an application form
Science program. IIP is a unique opportunity for Science students in a Specialization or Honors program. Each placement is for a continuous period of 8, 12 or 16 months. Students are eligible to participate at the end of their third year of study.
• Employers post positions / internships within Departments • Students apply to posted positions and set up interviews with prospective employers • Placements can begin in May, September or January • Students are registered as full-time off-campus students.
“I opted for IIP because I believed it would help me decide whether or not meteorology was the right field for me. I really liked the idea of being able to make connections with individuals who work as meteorologists, find out what their job entails, and build a solid foundation for a future career with Environment Canada or a similar organization. I love how career oriented the IIP program is. It gives students a practical application of the knowledge they learn in school and valuable on-the-job experience that is a must-have for any resume.” Lindsey Sutton, IIP Student Atmospheric Sciences, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB
• An Advisor works with each student and employer to ensure every placement is a good fit • The first four months are considered a probationary period, just Iike in any other job • After returning to academic study, each student intern must write a report and share via a presentation what they have learned in their placement • Internships are graded based on employers’ assessments and the student’s final report
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Prospective Students
Requirements: By taking part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP) you will:
• Registered in an Honors or Specialization Program in the Faculty of Science • In good academic standing
learn new skills • Unique hands-on opportunity for third-year students in a Specialization or Honors program
gain valuable work experience
• Successfully completed three years of study • Motivated to work in a selected area of interest
• Improve employability and learn valuable, transferable skills
Cost
apply classroom studies to real-life projects
Students will be required to pay a tuition fee.
• Experience laboratory, office or field-work in either industry or the public sector
For up-to-date fee information please visit the University of Alberta Calendar at: http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/index.html
build your career network • Establish relationships with mentors and peers in your field of interest
earn money while building skills • Get paid competitive wages while on an IIP placement
explore career options in your area of interest • Test out an industry, company or job
IIP is available in the following Departments: Biological Sciences Chemistry Computing Science Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Pharmacology Physics Psychology
If you do not see your program listed above please contact Science.IIP@ualberta.ca We will be happy to see whether IIP might fit with your study plan.
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Prospective Employers
What is the Industrial Internship Program (IIP)?
How does IIP Work?
IIP provides businesses with the opportunity to hire an intern who
• A company submits a project-oriented job posting
has completed 3 years of university study in a specialized program.
• A qualified staff member is assigned a mentoring role
Student interns work for a minimum of 8, 12, or 16 months thereby
• The company reviews applications
allowing companies to fully evaluate a student’s potential “fit”
• Prospective interns are interviewed
with the company.
• Placements begin in May, September or January • A Department advisor works with the employer and student to ensure the placement is a good fit • The first four months are considered a probationary period
“I went into the IIP program because I wanted more practical experience for when I graduate and enter the work force. I have found that being in this program has helped me to see what it is like working in a “real-life” lab setting, instead of just in a classroom lab. I found this experience very enriching and I learned many new skills that will help me in my future career in science.”
• At the end of the placement each intern must write a report and give a presentation to share what they have learned • Grades are based on a combination of this report and the employer’s assessment
Maily Huynh, IIP Student Physiology & Developmental Biology, Agriculture & Agri-food Canada, Lethbridge AB
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Prospective Employers
By participating in the Industrial Internship Program, companies will:
IIP is available for work relating to studies within the following Departments:
have access to a wide range of talented students
Biological Sciences
• Eight departments that include over 35 different fields of study
Chemistry
• Students start their first work-term only after completing their third year of a Specialization or Honors program
Computing Science Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
test out potential future employees
Pharmacology
• Students in the program are excited and open to new ideas and are able to apply up-to-date skills within your work environment
Physics Psychology
free up staff for other projects • Student interns are often hired to work on “special projects”
get fresh ideas and new ways of looking at things • A student intern can provide a fresh perspective and is great value for the money
“After completing my 3rd year in Chemistry, I enrolled in IIP for the opportunity to apply my academic background to a job setting. I also wanted a unique experience, where I could develop new skills and grow. IIP is great for students looking to add diversity to their degree programs or who want a taste of potential career options in their fields of study.” Amanda Rosenstock, IIP Student Chemistry, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB
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Industrial Internship Program Participants 5D Information Management Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. Energy Trust Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Alberta Agriculture and Food, Food Safety Division Alberta Employment and Immigration Alberta Energy & Utilities Board Alberta Environment Alberta Hospital Edmonton Alberta Human Resources and Employment Alberta Research Council (ARC)-Vegreville Alberta Solicitor General, Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre ALS Laboratory Group Environmental Division ATCO I-Tek Bioware Corporation Canada West BioSciences Canadian Forest Service CanBiocin Inc Capital Health, Primary Care Division Capital Health, Forensic Assessment and Treatment Capital Health, Neuropsychology Castle Rock Research Corp Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury Centre for Autism Services Alberta Champion Technologies Child and Adolescent Services Association Community-University Partnership Cook Counselling
Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. David Thompson Health Region Defence Research & Development Canada Suffield Dycor Technologies Ltd. EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. Energy Navigator Energy Resources Conservation Board Environment Canada EPCOR Epsilon Chemicals Ltd Family Centred Practices Group Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre Gilead Alberta ULC Golder Associates Ltd. Haemonetics Software Solutions Haemonetics Software Solutions Division Hunter Dickinson Inc. Hydrogeological Consultants Ltd IBM Canada Ltd. Innovotech Intuit Canada Invidi Technologies Corporation Kelsan Technologies Corp. LifeMark Health Institute Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. National Centre for Upgrading Technology (NCUT) National Microbiology Laboratory
Natural Resources Canada Nova Chemicals Corp. Old Strathcona Law Offices Planet Correspondence Technologies RedHat Canada Inc. Research in Motion (RIM) Shell Canada Limited SMART Technologies Inc. Solicitor General and Public Security, Community Corrections Stantec Consulting Ltd. Statistics Canada Syncrude Canada Limited TELUS The Capital Care Group University of Alberta, AICML University of Alberta, Department of Biological Sciences Univeristy of Alberta, Department of Chemistry University of Alberta, Deptment of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Alberta, Department of Computing Science University of Alberta, Department of Psychology University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension University of Alberta, Faculty of Science Yotta Yotta, Inc. Youth Emergency Shelter Society
Contact Information If you have any questions relating to your company’s suitability for an IIP placement please contact:
Industrial Internship Advisor Faculty of Science Tel: (780) 248-1117 Toll-Free: 1-800-358-8314 science.iip@ualberta.ca www.science.ualberta.ca/iip.cfm