Job Description

Job Title:

Product Development Intern

Reports to:

Director of Social Enterprise

Location:

Lindsay, Ontario

Salary:

$20.00-$23.00 hourly

Term:

Winter-Spring 2026 Internship, 8-16 weeks.

Closing Date:

January 5, 2025

Vacancy:

New Vacancy

Hours:

20-35 /week

Who We Are

:Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Job Summary:

We're seeking a motivated and creative Product Development Intern to join our team. In this role, you'll support our product development initiatives from concept to prototype. You'll gain hands-on experience in research, user experience analysis, part sourcing, design concepts, and prototype coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct market and user research to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for product improvement. Perform user experience analysis to ensure our products meet customer needs and expectations. Source and evaluate parts and materials that align with project requirements and sustainability goals. Develop and refine design concepts, contributing to the creative ideation process. Create basic digital or digitized illustrations, including CAD files, to visualize and communicate ideas. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to coordinate the manufacture of prototypes. Maintain detailed parts lists and descriptions for documentation and future reference.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field. Strong interest in product development, innovation, and user-centred design. Basic proficiency with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software). Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights. Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Gain:

Hands-on experience in the full product development lifecycle. Opportunity to work with a passionate, collaborative team. Exposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions in product design. Networking opportunities and professional development in the design and tech industry.


Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region. Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.