Spring 2026

EDI Intern

McGill University

McGill University

11-50 employees

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

Compensation Overview

$18.60/hr

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role; mix of on-site at Desautels (Montreal, QC) and remote work.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Canva
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • 2 Years Related Experience
  • Desautels student
  • Values equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Reliable and organized
  • Comfortable with writing short pieces and communications
  • Comfortable using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva
  • Enjoys working with others and is open to learning
Responsibilities
  • Support equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives at the EDI Office
  • Assist with EDI communications
  • Help organize conferences and events
  • Write short articles or summaries following EDI activities
  • Work closely with Prof. HJ Jung (EDI Director) and Karrie-Noelle Plohman (Senior Advisor) on ongoing EDI projects
  • Hours are flexible; work will be a mix of in-person and online

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps people at McGill turn ideas into startups by providing education, mentorship, and practical startup frameworks. It runs programs that take ventures from ideation to fundraising, including the Lean Startup programs, Dobson Bootcamp and Cup, the X-1 Accelerator, and international fundraising tours, with tracks for Life Sciences, Sustainability, and women founders. The Centre draws on university resources and philanthropic support to offer funding readiness, mentorship networks, and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors, all within a campus-based ecosystem. Its goal is to discover, educate, and cultivate world‑class entrepreneurs and to help them build purposeful companies that contribute to the local and global innovation ecosystem.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • $1.2 billion annual revenue supports major economic contributions.
  • Deregulated programs generated $171.3 million in 2023-2024.
  • 12,602 employees fuel diverse research and educational advancements.

What critics are saying

  • International student cap slashes 30% premium tuition revenue now.
  • Quebec cuts force $45 million budget reduction, 250-500 jobs lost in 2025-26.
  • Federal funding shifts erode basic research grants within 12-24 months.

What makes McGill University unique

  • McGill operates 11 faculties across three world-renowned campuses.
  • Deep Saini leads as President, driving lobbying and innovation partnerships.
  • McGill emphasizes research jobs, libraries, and funding opportunities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan