Title: Natural Resources Innovation Internship
Timeline: May – August 2026
Position Type: Paid, Full Time
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Natural Resources Innovation Internship Project (NRII) connects postsecondary students with real world challenges in Nova Scotia’s natural resources sector through paid, fulltime innovation internships hosted by university and college-based innovation Sandboxes.
Interns from across disciplines and levels of study will work in small teams and be supported by Sandbox staff, sector partners, and subject matter experts to explore emerging problems and opportunities in areas such as geoscience, sustainability, data and GIS, engineering, strategy, public awareness, and sector innovation.
This project is supported by the Province of Nova Scotia in partnership with post-secondary institutions and sector organizations. Students will have the opportunity to present their work to government and sector stakeholders at the end of their internship.
What interns will do
- Work on pre-defined problems and opportunities connected to Nova Scotia’s natural resources sector
- Apply innovation methods like system mapping and rapid prototyping
- Network with students and subject matter experts from a range of disciplines and institutions
- Produce tangible outputs like prototypes, analyses, tools, or insight briefs by the end of the internship
What interns receive
- Paid, fulltime employment for the internship term ($23.80/hour, 35 hours/week)
- Hands-on experience with real sector challenges and partners
- Mentorship from Sandbox staff and access to sector experts
- Opportunities to build innovation, collaboration, and applied problem solving skills
Who should apply
- College, undergraduate and graduate students who are continuing their studies in Fall 2026 across post-secondary institutions
- Open to a wide range of disciplines including engineering, geology, environmental studies, computer science, political science, business, design, and more
- Students interested in innovation, applied problem solving, and the future of Nova Scotia’s natural resources sector
- No prior sector experience is required; curiosity and willingness to learn are valued
Applications to the intern pool are open to all backgrounds and disciplines. Project topics will vary based on sector partner submissions, and final selection will rely on the pool of intern applications and available projects.
How to apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to innovate@dal.ca by March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM with the subject line: “Natural Resources Innovation Internship – [Your Name]”
Download PDF of Job Description Here.
| Number of Vacancies | 8-10 |
| Open Date | 02/23/2026 |
| Close Date | 03/12/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| About Dalhousie University | Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. |
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