Innovation Coordinator Co-op Student

POSTING DATE: JULY 23, 2026 CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 28, 2026 Status: Future Vacancy INNOVATION COORDINATOR CO-OP STUDENT Co-op Work Term (4–8 months) | Fall 2026 – Winter/Spring 2027 Location: Waterloo Site Hourly Rate: $25.00 About KidsAbility: We are a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer supporting over 17,000 children and youth to reach their communication, social, physical, and behavioural goals each year. We provide early and exceptional family-centred services in the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions. By living our values, we believe our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures. At KidsAbility, we offer co-op students: * A supportive and caring work environment with a strong focus on client service and our mission-critical work * Hands-on, meaningful project experience within a dynamic innovation team * Mentorship and ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills * Organizational transparency on mission, vision, and future development * Social events and opportunities to give back to your community * Exposure to real-world research, innovation, and knowledge translation in a healthcare setting About the Opportunity: As a part of the Rocket Discovery Centre at KidsAbility, the Innovation Coordinator Co-op Student will support process improvement, project coordination, and knowledge translation activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative innovation environment, working with multiple levels of the organization. The successful candidate will act as a team player and develop practical skills in project management, research support, and communications. Research Management and Process Support * Support the coordination and refinement of research programs and internal processes * Assist with project planning, tracking, and documentation * Help facilitate project meetings and prepare status updates for stakeholders * Support teams to meet goals and timelines * Assist in identifying and documenting project risks and issues * Support the organization of administrative research requirements (e.g., Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), proposals, ethics approvals) * Help coordinate onboarding of research students and project leads Knowledge Translation * Support the communications team in developing communications materials for the Rocket Discovery Centre * Help communicate research outcomes to internal and external audiences * Assist in creating knowledge translation materials, including reports, presentations, and infographics * Support the organization of workshops, seminars, and events to share research insights * Help document and profile innovations and the people involved in projects Research Discovery and Evaluation * Assist with analyzing department data and trends to identify opportunities for research and development * Support coordination of qualitative and quantitative evaluation * Assist with data collection * Help analyze data using descriptive statistics to evaluate the impact of research initiatives * Support the preparation of evaluation reports and summaries of research findings More About You: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g., health sciences, business, engineering, social sciences, or a related field) and eligible for a co-op work term , in addition to: * Interest in health service delivery, research, and/or innovation * Enjoys organizing work and using technology to be productive * Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction * Developing organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills * Ability to communicate effectively, empathize with others, and be self-aware * Comfortable working with diverse groups and collaborating as part of a team * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Copilot, and other apps in the O365 suite (an asset) * Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines * Strong written and visual communication skills We invite students interested in this opportunity to submit a cover letter and resume through our KidsAbility Career Centre. KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law. Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

The student will support process improvement, project coordination, and knowledge translation activities within the Rocket Discovery Centre. Key tasks include assisting with research program coordination, creating communication materials, and analyzing data to evaluate research impact.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in health sciences, business, engineering, social sciences, or a related field. They should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and an interest in health service innovation.

• Supportive and caring work environment • Hands-on project experience • Mentorship • Learning and development opportunities • Organizational transparency • Social events

• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Project Management
• Research Support
• Knowledge Translation
• Data Analysis
• Communications
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Copilot
• O365 Suite
• Problem-solving
• Time-management
• Written Communication
• Visual Communication
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Empathy
• Open Innovation
• Self-Awareness
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Microsoft Teams
• Self-Motivation
• Research
• Management
• Social Work
• Collaborative Innovation Networks
• Communication
• Data Collection
• Project Planning
• Equities
• Health Sciences
• Innovation
• Infographics
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Project Coordination
• Project Risk Management
• Research And Development
• Social Sciences
• Time Management
• Timelines
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Innovation Coordinator
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine