Innovation Strategy and Analyst Intern, Contract

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For almost 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

The Innovation Strategy & Analyst Intern will support the development of executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations, gather and consolidate feedback from leadership stakeholders, and help refine strategic recommendations for future consideration by executive leadership.

This includes:

• Conduct analytical deep dives on innovation, technology, and industry trends.
• Track initiatives, document findings, and communicate progress updates.
• Prepare briefing materials, meeting summaries, and presentation content.
• Develop executive reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support innovation projects led by the Chief Innovation Officer and engage with stakeholders and coordinate information gathering activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary, college or university-level courses in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Ability to independently conduct research and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with moderate levels of ambiguity.
• Stakeholder engagement or client-facing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint, and digital communication channels including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Post-secondary, college or university coursework in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Bilingual French and English.
• Knowledge of technology management, technology transfer, innovation adoption, or research commercialization.
• Knowledge of venture capital, startup ecosystems, accelerators, incubators, and commercialization pathways.
• Familiarity with grants and government supports and initiatives for innovation and hard-tech ecosystem.

• This is a remote, work from home position.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Hourly Rates

Accommodation:

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Apply today!

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