Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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SickKids' Research Institute is seeking a Summer Student to join our Research IT Department.
In this role, you will be immersed in a diverse IT environment that spans across a broad range of platforms, products, and services. Youll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with project management and learn about important IT service management concepts. You will work with seasoned technology professionals and will be mentored by one of our Senior Managers. Daily responsibilities will range from answering support requests, analyzing issues, conducting software testing, to supporting communications and implementation activities.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

Provide support to the SickKids research community across multiple research applications and IT services Answer support tickets, escalating major issues to senior team members Assist with projects and data entry for various departments within Research Operations

Here's What You'll Need:

Essential Requirements

Current registration as a student in a recognized college or university on a full-time basis and planning to continue full-time studies in the fall. Full-time attendance is defined as registration as a minimum of 60% of the normal course load. Ability to learn and work with new technologies and applications Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Ability to provide superb customer service Ability to work independently as well as with a team Dependability and good attendance

You should highlight if you have:

Previous experience in an IT or technology environment

Employment Type:

Temporary, Full-Time (4-month contract) 35-hour work week
You can expect a hybrid work environment with some flexibility to work from home. We aim to maximize onsite presence for collaborative work and prefer candidates that are willing to commute to the SickKids campus in downtown Toronto a minimum of 3 days per week.

Desired Start Date:

April 28, 2025

Our Commitment to Diversity

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The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.


When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.


Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospitals receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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