About Us
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 150 projects valued at more than $600 million, which will deliver more than 300 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world.
The OSC has a team of over 30 employees across seven provinces. We are looking for an innovative thinker to support our innovation agenda and contribute to the growth, retention and development of the ocean economy and the health of the planet.
About the Role
Reporting to the Indigenous Engagement Manager, the paid Internship – Arctic Innovation & Engagement will support the development of OSC’s Arctic innovation ecosystem.
This role builds on OSC’s existing engagement model and prior work in Indigenous partnerships, with a specific focus on:
- Arctic innovation opportunities
- Northern ecosystem engagement
- Community-informed project development
- Research and coordination across stakeholders
You will contribute to a blend of research, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem development, helping OSC better understand and support innovation opportunities in the Arctic.
Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem & Stakeholder Engagement
Support engagement with Arctic and Northern stakeholders, including community organizations, partners, and ecosystem participants
Assist in mapping stakeholders, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities
Participate in meetings, working groups, and engagement activities
Project & Initiative Support
Support early-stage project exploration, including research into feasibility and alignment with OSC priorities
Contribute to project materials, including summaries and presentations
Assist in identifying opportunities for Arctic-focused innovation ecosystem projects
Events, Working Groups & Coordination
Support planning and coordination of Arctic-focused working groups, roundtables, or events
Assist in preparing agendas, materials, and notes for meetings
Contribute to follow-ups and tracking of action items
Data & Knowledge Organization
Support the organization of research, engagement insights, and stakeholder data
Contribute to maintaining clear documentation and knowledge-sharing across teams
Assist in translating information into accessible formats (presentations, summaries, dashboards where applicable)
What You Bring
Education & Background
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program
Knowledge of marine-based economies and ecosystems
Skills & Experience
Strong interest in Arctic innovation, community engagement, or the ocean economy
Experience with research, data collection, and analysis
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
Experience with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, or similar
Ways of Working
Curious, respectful, and relationship-oriented in engaging with diverse communities
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
Comfortable working in a remote, cross-functional environment
Why Join OSC?
Support emerging Arctic and Northern innovation ecosystems
Contribute to meaningful, community-informed initiatives
Build experience in research, engagement, and ecosystem development
Work with a national network of partners across industry, academia, and communities
Be part of shaping the future of Canada’s ocean economy
Apply Now:
To be considered for this role, candidates are asked to submit a covering letter, detailing how you can contribute to OSC’s continued success, as the Arctic Innovation & Engagement – Intern, and resume to hr@oceansupercluster.ca
Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026