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Industrial Internship Program
An Introduction for Students and Employers
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“I decided to enroll in the Industrial Internship program
(IIP) to get a feel for life in industry. My previous
experience was academia and I wanted to see what other
career options were available. I also thought it would be
a good learning experience to apply my knowledge to a
business environment.”
Brandon Johnston, IIP Student Chemistry,
Syncrude Research Department, Edmonton, AB
Prospective Students
What is the Industrial Internship Program (IIP)?
How Does the Internship Work?
IIP is work experience that relates directly to your academic
• Students attend an information session and fill out
an application form
Science program. IIP is a unique opportunity for Science
students in a Specialization or Honors program. Each
placement is for a continuous period of 8, 12 or 16 months.
Students are eligible to participate at the end of their
third year of study.
• Employers post positions / internships within Departments
• Students apply to posted positions and set up interviews with
prospective employers
• Placements can begin in May, September or January
• Students are registered as full-time off-campus students.
“I opted for IIP because I believed it would help me decide whether or
not meteorology was the right field for me. I really liked the idea of being
able to make connections with individuals who work as meteorologists,
find out what their job entails, and build a solid foundation for a
future career with Environment Canada or a similar organization. I love
how career oriented the IIP program is. It gives students a practical
application of the knowledge they learn in school and valuable on-the-job
experience that is a must-have for any resume.”
Lindsey Sutton, IIP Student Atmospheric Sciences,
Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB
• An Advisor works with each student and employer to ensure every
placement is a good fit
• The first four months are considered a probationary period,
just Iike in any other job
• After returning to academic study, each student intern must write a
report and share via a presentation what they have learned in their
placement
• Internships are graded based on employers’ assessments and the
student’s final report
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Prospective Students
Requirements:
By taking part in the
Industrial Internship Program (IIP) you will:
• Registered in an Honors or Specialization Program
in the Faculty of Science
• In good academic standing
learn new skills
• Unique hands-on opportunity for third-year students in a
Specialization or Honors program
gain valuable work experience
• Successfully completed three years of study
• Motivated to work in a selected area of interest
• Improve employability and learn valuable, transferable skills
Cost
apply classroom studies to real-life projects
Students will be required to pay a tuition fee.
• Experience laboratory, office or field-work in either
industry or the public sector
For up-to-date fee information please visit the University of Alberta
Calendar at: http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/index.html
build your career network
• Establish relationships with mentors and peers in
your field of interest
earn money while building skills
• Get paid competitive wages while on an IIP placement
explore career options in your area of interest
• Test out an industry, company or job
IIP is available in the following Departments:
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computing Science
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Pharmacology
Physics
Psychology
If you do not see your program listed above please contact [email protected]
We will be happy to see whether IIP might fit with your study plan.
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Prospective Employers
What is the Industrial Internship Program (IIP)?
How does IIP Work?
IIP provides businesses with the opportunity to hire an intern who
• A company submits a project-oriented job posting
has completed 3 years of university study in a specialized program. • A qualified staff member is assigned a mentoring role
Student interns work for a minimum of 8, 12, or 16 months thereby
• The company reviews applications
allowing companies to fully evaluate a student’s potential “fit”
• Prospective interns are interviewed
with the company.
• Placements begin in May, September or January
• A Department advisor works with the employer and
student to ensure the placement is a good fit
• The first four months are considered a probationary period
“I went into the IIP program because I wanted more practical experience
for when I graduate and enter the work force. I have found that being in
this program has helped me to see what it is like working in a “real-life”
lab setting, instead of just in a classroom lab. I found this experience
very enriching and I learned many new skills that will help me in my
future career in science.”
• At the end of the placement each intern must write a
report and give a presentation to share what they
have learned
• Grades are based on a combination
of this report and the employer’s assessment
Maily Huynh, IIP Student Physiology & Developmental
Biology, Agriculture & Agri-food Canada, Lethbridge AB
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Prospective Employers
By participating in the Industrial Internship Program,
companies will:
IIP is available for work relating to studies
within the following Departments:
have access to a wide range of talented students
Biological Sciences
• Eight departments that include over 35 different fields of study
Chemistry
• Students start their first work-term only after completing their third
year of a Specialization or Honors program
Computing Science
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
test out potential future employees
Pharmacology
• Students in the program are excited and open to new ideas and
are able to apply up-to-date skills within your work environment
Physics
Psychology
free up staff for other projects
• Student interns are often hired to work on “special projects”
get fresh ideas and new ways of looking at things
• A student intern can provide a fresh perspective and is
great value for the money
“After completing my 3rd year in Chemistry, I enrolled in IIP for the
opportunity to apply my academic background to a job setting. I also
wanted a unique experience, where I could develop new skills and grow.
IIP is great for students looking to add diversity to their degree programs
or who want a taste of potential career options in their fields of study.”
Amanda Rosenstock, IIP Student Chemistry, Environment
Canada, Edmonton, AB
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Industrial Internship Program Participants
5D Information Management
Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. Energy Trust
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Alberta Agriculture and Food, Food Safety Division
Alberta Employment and Immigration
Alberta Energy & Utilities Board
Alberta Environment
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
Alberta Human Resources and Employment
Alberta Research Council (ARC)-Vegreville
Alberta Solicitor General, Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre
ALS Laboratory Group Environmental Division
ATCO I-Tek
Bioware Corporation
Canada West BioSciences
Canadian Forest Service
CanBiocin Inc
Capital Health, Primary Care Division
Capital Health, Forensic Assessment and Treatment
Capital Health, Neuropsychology
Castle Rock Research Corp
Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
Centre for Autism Services Alberta
Champion Technologies
Child and Adolescent Services Association
Community-University Partnership
Cook Counselling
Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.
David Thompson Health Region
Defence Research & Development Canada Suffield
Dycor Technologies Ltd.
EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.
Energy Navigator
Energy Resources Conservation Board
Environment Canada
EPCOR
Epsilon Chemicals Ltd
Family Centred Practices Group
Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre
Gilead Alberta ULC
Golder Associates Ltd.
Haemonetics Software Solutions
Haemonetics Software Solutions Division
Hunter Dickinson Inc.
Hydrogeological Consultants Ltd
IBM Canada Ltd.
Innovotech
Intuit Canada
Invidi Technologies Corporation
Kelsan Technologies Corp.
LifeMark Health Institute
Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research
Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd.
National Centre for Upgrading Technology (NCUT)
National Microbiology Laboratory
Natural Resources Canada
Nova Chemicals Corp.
Old Strathcona Law Offices
Planet Correspondence Technologies
RedHat Canada Inc.
Research in Motion (RIM)
Shell Canada Limited
SMART Technologies Inc.
Solicitor General and Public Security, Community Corrections
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Statistics Canada
Syncrude Canada Limited
TELUS
The Capital Care Group
University of Alberta, AICML
University of Alberta, Department of Biological Sciences
Univeristy of Alberta, Department of Chemistry
University of Alberta, Deptment of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Alberta, Department of Computing Science
University of Alberta, Department of Psychology
University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension
University of Alberta, Faculty of Science
Yotta Yotta, Inc.
Youth Emergency Shelter Society
Contact Information
If you have any questions relating to your
company’s suitability for an IIP placement
please contact:
Industrial Internship Advisor
Faculty of Science
Tel: (780) 248-1117
Toll-Free: 1-800-358-8314
[email protected]
www.science.ualberta.ca/iip.cfm