Ward Summer Research Student - Danielle Baribeau Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026 Ward Summer Research Student - Danielle Baribeau

Description

The Ward Summer Student Research program provides an opportunity to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship experience. Successful incumbents will have opportunities to work with their mentor on a research project, attend our team lab meetings, and participate in the annual Ward Summer Student Research Day where they will have an opportunity to present their findings to the organization and its visitors.

The student will have the opportunity to contribute to various projects over the summer related to the clinical care of children with rare genetic conditions. The student's role will involve assisting with a chart review study from a clinical program, and conducting literature reviews about care guidelines and emerging therapies for the rare conditions identified. The student will gain practical experience working with interdisciplinary team members to learn about child development, genetics, and mental health, gaining a repertoire of basic clinical and research skills.

Compensation Details

The program runs for 12 weeks from May 4, 2026 – July 24, 2026. Students will be paid $17.60 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week (full-time), less statutory deductions, including 4% in lieu of vacation and relevant statutory holiday pay. Students will be paid biweekly through payroll.

Key Responsibilities

Data gathering, entry, analysis

General administrative and clerical functions to support projects

Development of program materials and assistance with presentations and teaching

Literature searching and review

Additional duties assigned as required

Qualifications

The student must be enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year student in an undergraduate degree program for the fall of 2025, or any year of an undergraduate medical degree (MD) program (Required)

The student must be able to commit to a full time position (37.5 hours per week), with onsite attendance during business hours at Holland Bloorview at least 3 days per week (Required)

The student must have completed at least one research methods course, and at least one course in genetics or statistics, or have some prior research experience in these areas (Required)

The student must be able to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Required)

Experience with statistical analyses in R or similar programs is an asset

Able to utilize skills learned in academic studies in this position

Able to communicate effectively with staff and clients

Demonstrated understanding of a Family-Centered Care service delivery model

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Shows accuracy and attention to detail

Able to organize work to ensure deadlines are met and follow-up is complete

Applies data management skills and principles

Application

Please submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below:

1. Cover letter including the following:

What program of study are you currently enrolled in?

What year are you within your program of study?

Please indicate your future academic ambitions.

Please indicate your academic average as a percentage (e.g. 85%) for the last two (2) years of study.

Do you have research experience? If so, please provide details of your research experience.

Do you have experience working with children with disabilities? If so, please provide details.

2. A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV)

3. A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript

4. One letter of reference from a professor or previous employer

Any applications missing this information will not be accepted.


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