Summer Marketing & Social Media Campaign #1

Position Overview Duration: 4 weeks (20 business days) Students: 1-2 students Organization: Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC) This placement provides comprehensive experience in digital marketing campaign development, social media strategy, and consumer engagement within the food service industry. Students will create and launch a complete 4-week social media campaign designed to build FTAC's consumer audience, engage food truck enthusiasts, and gather valuable industry feedback through interactive contests and exclusive content. Learning Objectives By the end of this placement, students will be able to: Develop comprehensive social media marketing strategies with clear objectives Create engaging content calendars and multi-platform campaigns Design and execute promotional contests with legal compliance Build and engage consumer communities through targeted messaging Analyze campaign performance and provide data-driven recommendations Understand food service industry marketing dynamics and consumer behavior

Summer Business Development Support

Position Overview Duration: 2 weeks (10 business days) Students: 1-2 students Organizations: CanAge This placement offers students practical experience in business research, lead analysis, and partnership development within the nonprofit sector. Students will gain valuable skills in market research, valuation, and strategic business development that are directly applicable to actuarial, accounting, and commerce careers. Learning Objectives By the end of this placement, students will be able to: Conduct effective lead research and qualification using multiple criteria Analyze and prioritize business opportunities based on strategic fit Develop evidence-based partnership valuations Create compelling partnership proposals Understand nonprofit revenue diversification strategies

Summer Term Coordinator Finance/Admin

Position Overview Duration: 2 weeks (10 business days) Students: 1-2 students Organizations: CanAge This placement provides hands-on experience in nonprofit financial management, including budget analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement. Students will develop practical accounting skills while gaining insight into the unique financial challenges and opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Learning Objectives By the end of this placement, students will be able to: Analyze nonprofit financial statements and budget variances Create efficient financial tracking and reporting systems Understand nonprofit accounting principles and regulations Develop process improvements for financial operations Apply accounting software and tools in a real-world context

CanAge Canadian Aging Index Visualization Suite

The CanAge Canadian Aging Index Visualization Suite project aims to develop a comprehensive data visualization tool that benchmarks federal and provincial performance in key areas related to healthy aging in Canada. Utilizing robust datasets from open data sources, students will create visual representations of various metrics and KPIs that make up the Canadian Aging Index. The project will leverage existing cloud storage solutions from Azure and/or AWS, ensuring seamless data integration and accessibility. Students will have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in data analysis and visualization to create an impactful tool that aids in understanding and improving aging-related policies. CanAge will provide access to mentors and team members via Slack, facilitating collaboration and guidance throughout the project.