Data & Policy Analysis Intern- Managing Director’s Office

WES Immigrant Youth Internship Program

World Education Services needs fresh and diverse insights to support its mission of advancing global mobility and integration of people into academic and professional settings.

World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to helping international students, immigrants, and refugees achieve their educational and career goals in the United States and Canada. For more than 45 years, WES has set the standard of excellence in the field of international academic credential evaluation. Through WES Global Talent Bridge, the organization joins with institutional partners, community-based organizations, and policymakers to help immigrants and refugees who hold international credentials fully utilize their talents and education to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through its grantmaking, impact investing, and partnerships, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund seeks to advance economic and social inclusion for immigrants and refugees. For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org

The WES Immigrant Youth Internship Program:

We are currently accepting applications for our Immigrant Youth Internship Program (June to August 2023). The program supports immigrant youth (i.e., first generation immigrants, second generation immigrants, refugee youth, or international students) with obtaining meaningful work experience and building their professional portfolio. You can read more about this program here.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work with passionate and mission-driven leaders
• Opportunities to put theory from the classroom into practice at work
• Friendly colleagues and lots of networking opportunities
• Training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, customized learning plans, and our Wisdom Chat Series with WES leadership
• Competitive compensation: $24 an hour

This Internship Role:

Policy Analysis

• Monitor research, news, policy, programs, legislation, and other information relevant to migration to Canada, international students, and skilled immigrant labour market integration.
• Provide analysis and advice; identify trends, developments and opportunities on issues, programs, and policies relevant to WES’ work.
• Conduct literature reviews and produce in-depth environmental scans and landscape studies.
• Prepare policy submissions and other supporting documents required for public consultations.
• Develop and write research reports, briefing notes, comments, speaking points, blogs, and other materials.

Support Stakeholder Engagement

Support stakeholder engagement work by

• Preparing background materials, presentation decks, speaking points in preparation of external meeting.
• Following up action items from stakeholder meetings.

General

• Assist in the development and implementation of specials projects as assigned, and perform other duties as and when required.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Have a commitment to advancing the economic inclusion of immigrants, refugees and international students and a strong commitment to WES’ mission.
• Have a strong understanding and/or experience of issues relating to immigration.
• Be an action-oriented person who is a self-starter and can work independently, as well as in a team.
• Have experience working with youth.
• Have a deep-rooted intellectual curiosity and openness to diverse ideas and perspectives.
• Thrive in an environment that values transparency, collaboration, and an orientation for results.
• Build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

Requirements:

• Current student from a public policy, international relations, economics, business, and/or other relevant graduate program.
• Some professional experience focusing on workforce development, immigration, refugee resettlement, economic development, and/or social sector consulting preferred.
• Ability to research, synthesize and integrate disparate pieces of data, analysis, and information.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to break down complex problems into component parts and frame trade-offs in decision-making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex information appropriately to stakeholders with different backgrounds and needs.
• Track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions:

The intern will work remotely alongside WES staff (located across Canada and the U.S.) who are also working remotely. This internship is open to candidates from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Nova Scotia. Interns who are based near our Toronto Office can enjoy the flexibility of working in the office or at home. WES’ Toronto office has a shared, open office environment with break-out and meeting rooms and light to moderate noise. Adherence to public health and safety Covid protocols are required to work from the WES office.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week with flexible working options

Duration: 12 weeks, June to August (tentative program start: June 5)

Rate of Pay: $24 / hr

Equipment: Laptop will be provided for the duration of the internship

Application Process:

Please apply directly to the link provided on our website.

Applications will be accepted until March 10, 2023

Please submit a resume and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) in MS Word or PDF format. The file should be named as follows: Data & Policy Analysis Intern_Last Name, First name

Diversity Statement:

WES values diversity in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We strive to foster a workplace in which all individuals maximize their potential, regardless of their differences. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at weshr@wes.org. Accommodation may be provided at all stages of the hiring process.