Students
A resume-building experience unlike anywhere else.
Imagine gaining hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technology and solutions in student research that even your future employer hasn’t explored. At IDEAWORKS, that’s exactly what happens every day in our research centers.
For every applied research project we work on, we ensure that at least one student research assistant position is created specifically for a Mohawk College student. As an IDEAWORKS Research Assistant, you not only bring energy and exciting ideas to the table, but you are also closely supervised by our team of experts, ensuring you receive valuable guidance and support throughout your experience.
Opportunities
Co-op Positions
Did you know that IDEAWORKS is the largest co-op employer of Mohawk College students? We hire co-ops for all of our Innovation Centres. When co-op positions are available, they are posted on the CareerReady portal.
Part-time Positions
Some research projects require students to work between 8-15 hours a week. Part-time positions are advertised on the Mohawk CareerReady portal or by faculty researchers directly to their students.
CSEP Employment
The Campus Student Employment Program (CSEP) aims to connect students with meaningful on-campus work opportunities. IDEAWORKS opportunities are posted in the Fall of every year.
What to Expect at IDEAWORKS
IDEAWORKS is consistently recognized as one of the top research colleges in Canada for Student Researchers. In 2024, we ranked third in Canada for student researchers, employing 215 students.
Applied Research 101 (Student Edition)
Want to learn more about Applied Research? If you are a Mohawk College student, you can register for Applied Research 101 for free! This short training course will help you understand what exactly applied research is, how to get involved in applied research, and how to be successful on the job. Email [email protected] to request your complimentary coupon code.
Description
Who We Hire
When we hire research assistants, we look for relevant combinations of academic knowledge and work experience. While the majority of our research assistants are hired from the School of Engineering Technology and Aviation, the Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives primarily hires students from other programs of study.
Onboarding at IDEAWORKS
Whether this is your first professional job or your twentieth, we will make sure you are ready for success. Your onboarding training includes:
- Applied Research 101 (Student Edition)
- Health & Safety/WHMIS
- Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion
- IT Cyber Security Awareness Training
Capstone Courses
Mohawk College has a number of applied research capstone courses. Enrolling in one of these courses is a great way to gain applied research experience outside of an IDEAWORKS research centre. Many of our researchers collaborate closely with faculty to support these courses.
Mitacs
Mitacs fosters collaboration between academia, government, and the public and private sectors to support innovation. Mitacs supports internship opportunities for students through their Business Strategy Internship Program and through Accelerate.
Mohawk students have two ways to take part in a Mitac’s supported project: As a co-op student, you may be able to self-source a Mitacs-funded co-op opportunity. All Mitacs-funded opportunities must be pre-approved by your Co-op specialist. As a Mohawk student, Mitacs-funded research assistant positions may be available through existing IDEAWORKS research collaborations. Available postings will be posted in CareerReady.
Case Studies
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