Canada Summer Jobs - Project Administration Officer (9 weeks)

About IPIC

The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada is the professional association of patent agents, trademark agents, and intellectual property lawyers in Canada. IPIC advances the development of intellectual property law and supports a strong innovation ecosystem across the country.

What You’ll Do

Communications & Marketing

• Provide general support to communications activities across the organization
• Assist with the development and coordination of communications materials
• Conduct research and support information management as needed
• Contribute to communications-related projects and initiatives

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist with sponsor research and outreach to support revenue growth initiatives
• Help track engagement activities and summarize progress and outcomes
• Support planning and coordination of stakeholder engagement activities
• Assist in documenting interactions and identifying key insights

Education & Events

• Assist with the coordination and execution of conference logistics, including tracking timelines and preparing materials, as required
• Support the Manager, Education & Events with sponsor and exhibitor coordination by maintaining communications, organizing deliverables, and ensuring sponsorship commitments are fulfilled
• Provide administrative support to the Education team, including scheduling, document preparation, and responding to conference inquiries, as required

To apply for this job, you must:

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.

Why IPIC

• Contribute to work that supports Canada’s innovation and intellectual property ecosystem
• Gain hands-on experience across communications, partnerships, and event coordination
• Flexible, remote work environment
• Four-day work week designed to support focus, productivity, and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with professionals across legal, innovation, and business sectors

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment for all. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, and recognize that they strengthen our organization and the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Our Culture

At IPIC, we promote a collaborative and supportive work environment grounded in respect, professionalism, and continuous learning. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and engage meaningfully in projects that support Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

We prioritize flexibility, well-being, and a culture of accountability, where individuals are supported in developing their skills and gaining valuable, real-world experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.