Category: Opportunities

Hey SCESoc!

Nokia is recruiting spring 2022 new grads for the following positions:

Jr. Service Router Embedded SW Developer

Jr. Application Software Developer

Jr. 1830 PSS Embedded Packet Software Developer

Jr. NSP Java Automation Developer

Jr. Optical Lab System Administrator

Jr. NSP Software Tester

Jr. Visual Interaction Designer

Jr. 7705 SAR Software Engineer

https://careers.nokia.com/jobs/search/31944651

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

Hey SCESoc! The Canadian registered charity STEM Fellowship is looking for their STEMpowerment Mentorship Program. This program connects Canadian university students with high school students to help students explore their life, career, and/or academic goals over an extended period of time. They are in specific need for individuals from computer science, engineering and the physical sciences currently. The Canadian registered charity STEM Fellowship provides specialized support for students typically underrepresented in STEM, including students identifying as Indigenous, economically disadvantaged, rural residents, refugees, and new immigrants, but they are open to anyone. For more details visit: https://stemfellowship.org/stem-skills-development-and-mentorship/stempowerment-mentorship-and-webinars/

Hey SCESoc!

Borealis AI, the AI research centre created by Royal Bank of Canada is opening its new cycle for its program Let’s SOLVE it. Let’s SOLVE it is an AI mentorship program that aims to help undergraduate students in Canadian universities and colleges make a difference in their communities through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

This free 2-months program provides students with mentorship, contacts, training and the guidance needed to solve a problem in their local community and turn their idea into a viable proof-of-concept. We’re looking for teams of 3 to 5 undergraduate students. The mentorship program is conducted virtually and runs from May 1st to July 1st.

Anyone interested can learn more about this initiative here. Applications close at 11:59pm ET on March 31st 2022.

For questions, students interested can email us at mi.research@borealisai.com and use subject line: Let’s SOLVE it | Undergraduate Mentorship Program.

Check it out here: https://www.borealisai.com/en/about/lets-solve-it/

Hey SCESoc! Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence is hiring Summer 2022 Interns! Check out the details below: Research Internships Our world-leading researchers are pushing the boundaries of machine learning and deep learning in critical areas such as sequential decision making, generative models, and understanding machine learning and AI, privacy, security and fairness, and health care. Interested in working with them as a research intern this summer? Learn more and apply here (https://vectorinstitute.ai/internships/). Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is March 31st. Research & Applied Internships for Black & Indigenous Students In addition to research internships, we also recruit a number of Applied AI interns each term. This summer the applied internship stream is targeting Black and Indigenous students and postdocs to accelerate and expand access to knowledge of AI by providing relevant, hands-on learning and work experience in machine learning and AI. It is designed to meet the criteria of Special Programs in line with the values of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and specifically to assist disadvantaged and underrepresented groups to achieve equal opportunity in the field of AI. Learn more about programming for Black and Indigenous students. The application deadline is February 27th, 2022. Learn more & apply today! (https://vectorinstitute.ai/ml-classes-and-internships-for-black-indigenous-students/) Have questions? Email us at internships@vectorinstitute.ai

1. There’s also a Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence: The nomination period for the Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence is currently open! If you or someone you know is pursuing an AI study path at an Ontario university this upcoming academic year (Spring 2022, Fall 2022, or Winter 2023 starts), this may be an opportunity you want to check out. The award is valued at $17,500 for one-year of full-time study and nominations are welcome from Core-Tech (i.e. STEM) and Complementary (e.g. health, business, policy) programs. Visit our website to learn more (http://vectorinstitute.ai/scholarship/). Eligible candidates should inform their prospective programs of their interest as soon as possible! Questions about the scholarship? Email aimasters@vectorinstitute.ai.

Hey SCESoc! SSENSE is hosting a virtual Ontario student exclusive event for those in the technology/ computer science/ software engineering stream. The event will be held on January 12 from 5:00-6:30pm and registration is required, link to sign up here: smrtr.io/7pBJ2

To women students: build your professional network on November 24 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm via Zoom by attending an Industry Talk with Gastops and Lockheed Martin. You’ll learn how leading engineering and IT organizations are empowering their women employees. Register to secure your spot:https://carleton.ca/engineering-design/cu-events/gastops-lockheed-martin-industry-talks/. BONUS: The first 75 women students who attend will receive a $25 Ubereats gift card!

Hey SCESoc! Check out this volunteer opportunity for Ottawa’s largest robotics competition!

Looking to improve your résumé, gain experience, and inspire the next generation of engineers? The IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition (ORC) is perfect for achieving those goals and we need YOUR help!

The ORC has a range wide range of opportunities from research and development to website design available. As Ottawa’s largest student-led and volunteer-run robotics competition for grade 5 to 12 students, we attract 600+ attendees annually.

In the past few years, 75% of our volunteers who referred to their experience with the ORC obtained jobs from IBM, Google, Ericsson, Cisco, Ciena, Shopify, and more! Our volunteers have also won numerous awards for their leadership, advocacy, and community involvement.

For more details and to apply, visit http://orc.ieeeottawa.ca/volunteering.

Feel free to contact us at orcinfo@ieeeottawa.ca should you have any questions.