2026 Mitacs Globalink Mentor Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 21, 2026 AT 5:00 PM PT

Mitacs is hiring an enthusiastic group of mature students to help our Globalink interns settle in and make the most of their time in Canada this summer! Mentors are expected to work up to a maximum of 18 hours every 15 days. They will receive an allowance based on submitting their hours and completing key deliverables throughout the four- to five-month period.

During the summer of 2026, undergraduate students from Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States will complete a 12-week research internship at a Canadian university through the Mitacs Globalink program.

The Mitacs Globalink program is doing vital work to help improve the innovation capacity of Canada, and we need people like you to help us make this work. For information on the Globalink Research Internship program, please visit the following webpage: Mitacs Globalink Research Internship

About Mitacs:  

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and not-for-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments, and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource — its people.

Position Summary:

The role of a Globalink Mentor is to provide support for around 5 to 10 Globalink Research Interns (GRIs) between May and November. Some email communication is also required in April to connect with interns before they begin their internships. Globalink Mentors help GRIs become oriented to their host university and provide ongoing weekly support. Mentors are expected to work up to a maximum of 18 hours every 15-day period (pay period), split into two blocks: the 1st–15th and the 16th–30th of each month. More work usually is needed at the beginning of the term when the GRIs arrive; less work is required throughout the summer as the GRIs become more comfortable. In some cases, mentors may also provide virtual support to interns located at universities where we do not have an on-site mentor available.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Mandatory Training

• In April, all mentors are required to complete the mandatory Mentor e-Campus training and monitor their interactions and required tasks through our mentorship software, the Together platform.

2. Welcome package 

• Prepares a (one-page minimum) welcome package and sends it to GRIs before arrival
• Attends online training provided by Mitacs to all Globalink Mentors
• Provides pre-arrival information to the GRIs as they prepare to arrive in Canada
• Follows up with GRIs to confirm they have arrived and to answer initial questions about the host town/city
• Ensures GRIs have information about campus and understand how to reach their research location.
• Supports GRIs to open a bank account following Mitacs instructions (for example, recommending a branch near the campus)

3. Social Events

• Must organize at least one social event for all assigned GRIs. Mitacs will provide a single budget that may be used for one or multiple events, as long as you remain within the total amount.

4. Ongoing Support 

• Must contact GRIs at least once a week to check up on them and answer their questions. Perform additional support work as assigned by Mitacs.

5. Wrap-up and Reporting 

• Must contact each GRI one week before the internship end date to ensure they are prepared for departure (if applicable) and the end of their internship. Submits a final survey to describe the experience and provide feedback.

Required Qualifications:  

• Must have attended the host university for at least one or more (or is a Globalink alumnus who is now a Canadian graduate student) and must be registered in the host university in Fall 2026.
• Must remain in the host city/town for 80% or more of the summer if mentorship is in-person
• Must be legally permitted to work off-campus in Canada.
• Must be able to speak and communicate in English or French
• Must have a working laptop to access the mentorship Together platform and to interact virtually with interns when required or applicable.

Assets:  

• Understands international students and their needs
• Experienced in navigating and respectful of cultural differences
• Strong familiarity with the host university and local community
• Experience as a Residence Don/Advisor or supervising other students
• Involvement in extra-curricular clubs, hobbies, and activities

Employment Timeline  

Mentors are expected to be available for training in April. GRI interns assigned to a mentor may begin their internships in May, June, or July and remain in Canada for approximately a 12-week uninterrupted internship until November the latest. We ask that applicants notify Mitacs of any scheduling conflicts, but ultimately Mitacs will assign GRI interns to mentors based on the schedule of the GRIs attending the institution. Please alert the Globalink team to any restrictions which may affect your availability.

Compensation

Bi-monthly allowance of $321.30, paid on the 1st and 15th, tied to completing core deliverables tracked through bi-monthly hour submissions and the Together mentoring platform. Mentors may work up to 18 hours per pay period (1st–15th and 16th–30th).

Apply now

To join our team for summer 2026, please submit your application here:

Application deadline: January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. Early applications are encouraged.   Unsuccessful candidates will be informed as soon as possible once the hiring phase is complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps, which may include a brief interview and onboarding instructions.

Note: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this role. All final decisions are made collaboratively by a human hiring panel.

We appreciate your interest in joining the Mitacs Globalink team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Questions?  

Please get in touch with our team at [email protected].