Summer Student, Strategic Relationships & Alliances

Position: 2026 Summer Student, Strategic Relationships & Alliances

2026 Summer Student, Strategic Relationships & Alliances

Join to apply for the 2026 Summer Student, Strategic Relationships & Alliances role at Canadian Medical Association.

Unit | Department: Strategy & Partnerships | Strategic Relationships & Alliances

Reports to: Manager, Strategic Relationships & Alliances

Type: Full-Time | Temporary | 1 Vacancy

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Salary: $17.75/hour (minimum) to $32.31/hour (maximum)

Final date to receive applications: January 16, 2026, 12pm EST

What makes you a great fit for this role?

You’re a proactive and detail‑oriented student looking to make an impact in relationship management and organization engagement. You enjoy diving into data, supporting events and helping build meaningful connections with the health care community across Canada. You’re a strong communicator, a team player, and someone who thrives in collaborative environments where learning and purpose go hand in hand.

We Have

• Rockstars to work with
• Leaders that have your back
• An enterprise that embraces change
• The tools to do your job
• An unmatched employee experience
• Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop

You Have

• Organized, detail‑oriented and proactive
• Effective communication, writing and collaboration skills
• Solid technical skills required (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to understand some French (spoken and written) – an asset
• Willingness to work independently and problem solve where required
• Studies specializing in business administration, communications or marketing
• Preferred experience in writing, editing and communications

And This Is Totally You

• Support coordination of meetings and events that convene strategic alliances
• Provide administrative and project support to help deliver impactful programs
• Research, analyse and troubleshoot ideas for process improvements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support relationship‑building efforts
• Support the development and launch of Strategic Relationships & Alliances tools and processes

Does this sound like your next opportunity? If you are a postsecondary student returning to full‑time studies in the Fall, we hope you apply!

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.

The posted range of pay rates is a guideline for this position. Actual pay will depend on your year or level of study and whether you’ve previously worked in a student role with CMA. If you move forward in the process, you’ll have the chance to discuss your candidacy and specific skills with a recruiter and to address any questions you may have.

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English.

Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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