Fastlane Program Analyst Intern

POSITION DESCRIPTION

FastLane Program Analyst Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, Startups and Scaleups, the FastLane Program Analyst Intern will support the research and implementation of Vector's FastLane and programming targeting startups, scaleups, and VC & other ecosystem partners.

Start date: May 5, 2025

End date: August 29, 2025

APPLIED INTERNSHIPS AT VECTOR

The applied internship program at Vector provides relevant, hands-on learning and work experience in machine learning and AI. During the paid internship, interns will have the opportunity to attend research, recruitment, and commercialization talks at Vector and connect with key stakeholders in the AI ecosystem. Applied internships may be full-time (36.25 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) over the Summer academic term (May 5 - August 29, 2025) with an opportunity to continue over the Fall 2025 academic term. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Consistent with Vector's goals in this program to relieve disadvantages and alleviate the under-representation of Black and Indigenous people in AI, and to attempt to achieve equal opportunity in the field of AI, preference in hiring will be given to qualified Black and Indigenous persons, studying at or having recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institute, who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is designed to meet the criteria of a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting primary and secondary business research (i.e., researching a particular Canadian technology company, or researching an industry vertical or economic sector);

• Supporting members of the Vector SME programming with program implementation;

• Identification and coordination of relevant resource needs across work streams;

• Supporting product development within FastLane team (research, ideation, wireframes);

• Supporting FastLane activities - company onboarding, introduction calls, email support;

• Creating reports, decks, and excel models to support FastLane team;

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You are a self-identified Black or Indigenous student or postdoc (Indigenous ancestry or heritage - First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit) or a recent graduate.

• You are in second year or higher, studying at a Canadian university or college, or a recent graduate within one semester of graduation.

• Experience conducting business research.

• Ability to format and create visually compelling and professional strategy and planning documents.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel), and/or Google Suite.

• Proficiency with analytical software is an asset.

• Proficiency with wireframing software is an asset.

• You are creative and enjoy collaborating within a small entrepreneurial environment that is results-driven.

• You possess a positive attitude, integrity, a sense of humour, and bring a positive energy and outlook to a not-for-profit corporate culture.
  
  

NICE TO HAVE

• Deep interest and understanding of Canada's innovation ecosystem and knowledge economy.

• You are motivated by continuous learning and the opportunity to make a difference and a real contribution to the AI ecosystem.

Compensation: $25/hour.

If you have any questions, please contact internships@vectorinstitute.ai.

Please address applications (cover letter and resume) to Taylor Walker, Specialist, Internships & Work Integrated Learning, using the link provided. The deadline for submission is February 3rd, at 1:00PM ET. We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity and will be in touch with those whose qualifications most closely match with our needs. Please note that all interviews are currently being held remotely.

At the Vector Institute, we are committed to driving excellence and leadership in Canada's knowledge, creation, and use of AI to foster economic growth and improve the lives of Canadians. We strive for greater inclusion in the programs and culture that we build by welcoming and encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. In order to relieve disadvantage and alleviate the under-representation of Black and Indigenous people in AI, and to attempt to achieve equal opportunity in the field of AI, priority in hiring will be given to qualified Black and Indigenous persons, studying at or having recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institute, who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is designed to meet the criteria of a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Vector is committed to workforce development in AI and to building a strong and diverse AI ecosystem in Canada. Vector encourages applications to our internship programs from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

If you require an accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact hr@vectorinstitute.ai and we will happily work with you to meet your needs.