STEAM Project Support Intern (co-op)

Job Title: STEAM Project Support Intern (co-op term)

Location: Halifax, NS (with possibility of travel across Atlantic Canada)

Duration of employment: Winter 2027 16 week work term (January to April)

📌Deadline to Apply: November 22, 2026

About this Opportunity

The Ulnooweg Education Centre (UEC) is seeking a motivated and technically minded Engineering co‑op student to join our Development team. This role is ideal for someone who loves problem‑solving, hands‑on building, and bringing ideas to life through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). As part of an Indigenous‑led organization, you will help create community‑first, culturally grounded learning experiences that support Indigenous youth across Atlantic Canada.

You’ll contribute to curriculum development, prototype educational tools, support STEAM programming, and collaborate with a team that values creativity, innovation, and cultural integrity. This is a chance to apply your technical skills in a meaningful way while gaining real‑world experience in education, engineering, and community‑driven design.

In keeping with our commitment to Indigenous leadership and community‑led programming, preference is given to Indigenous applicants. We warmly welcome Indigenous candidates to self‑identify in their application, if they feel comfortable doing so.

Your Role

You’ll work closely with the Development team to support the creation of Ulnooweg’s community‑first and culturally appropriate STEAM curriculum and educational products. This role blends technical problem‑solving, creativity, and hands‑on learning.

You will:

• Provide introductory‑level support and education in CAD, 3D printing, and robotics
• Support the development of STEAM curriculum and educational programming
• Provide engineering and technical support to the Education Team’s projects
• Assist with prototyping, troubleshooting, modelling, wiring, and printing
• Support project delivery in alignment with grant requirements
• Occasionally deliver advanced STEAM programs in communities across Atlantic Canada
• Assist with STEAM‑related tasks and projects as directed by your supervisor
  

What We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Model professional conduct, take initiative, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Enjoy teaching children and youth with a variety of skill and interest levels
• Use a positive approach to your work and care about advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples
• Are talented, personable, dependable, and an effective team player
• Consider yourself a tinkerer with enthusiasm for good design

Assets

• Knowledge of Python, C, block coding, front‑end languages, or microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi, Arduino)
• Experience with CAD (especially Fusion), 3D printing, laser cutters, resin printers, robotics, or electronic circuit design
• Ability to take an idea to a prototype or proof‑of‑concept
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information in accessible ways for youth
• Experience with logistics, QA, systems engineering, or production workflows

Conditions of Employment

• Enrolled in an Engineering Co‑op program at a post‑secondary institution
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25–30 lbs
• Ability to support hands‑on equipment setup and classroom activities
  

Working Conditions

• Office, classroom, and community‑based environments
• Occasional travel to communities across Atlantic Canada
  

Eligibility

This position is supported through the Nova Scotia Co-operative Education Incentive (CEI) Program. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program and eligible to for this Winter co-op work term.

What We Offer

• Paid sick leave
• Statutory and Indigenous holidays
• Cultural learning opportunities
• Meaningful work that supports Indigenous youth and communities
• Opportunities to build professional skills through hands on project work
• Professional and leadership development experience
  
• Supportive mentorship from the Development team

Students are encouraged to confirm their co-op eligibility with their institution’s Co-op Coordinator before applying.

The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation confirming enrolment in an eligible co-op work term.

📌Deadline to Apply: November 22, 2026

📌 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis therefore early applications are strongly encouraged.

About Ulnooweg Education Centre

The Ulnooweg Education Centre is an Indigenous-led registered charity that supports Indigenous youth and communities through education rooted in culture, language, and connection to land.

Guided by the Mi’kmaw principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), Ulnooweg brings together Indigenous Knowledge and other ways of learning through land-based education and STEAM programming. Our work is grounded in strong partnerships with communities, Elders, and Knowledge Holders, ensuring our programs are respectful, relevant, and community-led.

Through these relationships, we create meaningful opportunities for youth to build confidence, develop skills, and explore pathways for their future, while staying connected to who they are and where they come from. Learn more at: www.ulnoowegeducation.ca