Projets novateurs réalisés

Bee vectored Clonostachys rosea interactions with three pathogens in high bush blueberries and development of a rapid molecular detection tool

Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. will partner with the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, NSERC and MITACS for a 3- year research project to explore the value of a bee vectored beneficial endophytic fungus, Clonostachys rosea (strain CR-7) for the management of diseases of highbush blueberry in BC. The natural and beneficial fungus has been demonstrated to establish in flower tissue of other plant species and prevent pathogenic fungi from initiating infection. This study will explore it’s establishment in highbush blueberry. Using pollinators to deliver the beneficial fungus to flowers is novel and if successful, will contribute to replacing chemical fungicides with an environmentally safe alternative. BVT plans to register the new biofungicide in Canada and make it available to agricultural producers to manage blueberry diseases while lowering the cost of agricultural production, producing safer healthier blueberries, and protecting the environment. Ultimately, this research will assist a young Canadian company to bring new environmentally protective products for disease management to the Canadian market, train a Post Doctoral Fellow and several students, and contribute to the development and use of “green” technologies.

The Governance of Space-Based Infrastructure – Year two

The project will study and propose policies on the governance of space-based communications infrastructure, focusing on two issues: (1) addressing the threat of cyber-attacks on space assets by way of government policies, international cooperation, and encouraging an indigenous space-cyber defense industry; and (2) addressing the challenges posed by space-based internet services, currently rolling out in Canada by a US company (Starlink), which include commercial challenges to Canadian internet providers in a growing market (12+ billion $) and to the Canadian satellite communications company Telesat which intends to offer a similar service; and the governance challenges from the potential decrease in regulatory power stemming from foreign direct provision of what the Canadian government defines as “the engine of the digital economy” and is also sensitive and critical communications infrastructure. The space-cyber part of this project will provide the missing component in CIGI’s essay series on the economic potential — and vulnerability — of transformative technologies and cyber security. It will further be used for its new project – Reimagining A Canadian National Security. The space-based internet part will complement CIGI’s ongoing work on the governance challenges posed by digital communications technologies and on setting standards for the digital economy.

The Governance of Space-Based Infrastructure

The project will study and propose policies on the governance of space-based communications infrastructure, focusing on two issues: (1) addressing the threat of cyber-attacks on space assets by way of government policies, international cooperation, and encouraging an indigenous space-cyber defense industry; and (2) addressing the challenges posed by space-based internet services, currently rolling out in Canada by a US company (Starlink), which include commercial challenges to Canadian internet providers in a growing market (12+ billion $) and to the Canadian satellite communications company Telesat which intends to offer a similar service; and the governance challenges from the potential decrease in regulatory power stemming from foreign direct provision of what the Canadian government defines as “the engine of the digital economy” and is also sensitive and critical communications infrastructure. The space-cyber part of this project will provide the missing component in CIGI’s essay series on the economic potential — and vulnerability — of transformative technologies and cyber security. It will further be used for its new project – Reimagining A Canadian National Security. The space-based internet part will complement CIGI’s ongoing work on the governance challenges posed by digital communications technologies and on setting standards for the digital economy.

Public Relations Intern

At CloudAdvisors, we have created Canada’s first Group Insurance Marketplace, which connects a vast ecosystem of insurance stakeholders, including Insurers, Brokers, and Employers. Through the MBSI program, we aim to educate students about the employee group benefits industry in Canada. We will provide students with training and help them gain real-world experiences in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment. The student will receive guidance, mentorship and be able to build a broad set of skills and experiences with us. They will be a part of real world decision-making and help us navigate change in the present economic reality. We will provide the students with an opportunity to collaborate and build meaningful relationships with employers across Canada.

Key PR/Media Relations duties include:
• Help develop and implement CloudAdvisors’ PR strategy
• Help conceptualize and implement unique PR programs that reach our desired audiences
• Write results-driven press releases and media pitches
• Support and prepare CloudAdvisors’ spokespeople for media interviews, etc.
• Liaise with media, pitch compelling CloudAdvisors stories, and further build out our media relationships, and contact list.
• Monitor, analyze, and report ongoing media coverage
• Help promote CloudAdvisors’ thought leadership via conferences, op-eds, panels, keynotes, podcasts, etc.

Marketing Coordinator

The intern will primarily be focused on digital marketing strategies assisting the head of marketing in both strategy and execution.

– Assisting producing marketing content and strategies for digital and wholesale channels
– Social media strategy and execution
– Affiliate and influencer marketing strategy and execution
– Consumer data analysis, both internal and external
– Monitoring Google analytics, Google Ads to optimize digital strategies for direct to consumer sales strategies

There will be opportunities to assist with the build out of the wholesale marketing strategy which is launching in late summer 2021.

IT Support Analyst

The intern will be working for West Coast Reduction Ltd., Western Canada’s largest independent rendering company. The student will be involved in the day-to-day operational realities of standard organizational IT practices. This will involved front-line support, review and mentorship of IT governance frameworks, and a review of strategic frameworks such as road-mapping, the role of IT in functional lines of business processes, and discussions about roles and responsibilities within IT. This kind of hands-on mentorship will provide the candidate with a real-world view of the standards and practices they can expect to encounter in the workplace. The intern will provide value to the organization by participating in ITIL-based documentation and interacting with business users with a focus on the value proposition of IT in day-to-day activities.

Business Development Coordinator

As a professional services provider, Virtus Groups was greatly impacted by the economic slowdown. Many of our current customers had to cease engagements with us and potential customers’ funding was all put on hold. Over the summer and fall of 2020 we had the excellent opportunity to have an intern from Sauder join our team. They made an immediate cost-efficient impact on our marketing and sales efforts. We added have been very impressed by the caliber of intern that comes out of Sauder and have found that they can make a great positive impact for our organization. While the economy is getting moving again, an intern will continue to provide us excellent capabilities that will enable our business to get back on track with our customers and future clients in an efficient manner.
The Virtus Groups intern will be a key member of our business development efforts for the duration of the internship. All these activities will help us approached and build relationships with a new set of target customers with a new business service offering. A capable intern will go a long way to beginning these initiatives.

Digital Marketing Manager

As the Digital Marketing Manager, the intern will engage in a range of duties and projects to help the business establish and nurture relationships with its quickly expanding customer base, which will be hugely beneficial to the company’s immediate and long?term success. These duties and projects include creating regular blog posts to engage new parents, managing social media channels, including both content creation and customer interaction, engaging in press relations, identifying beneficial affiliate partnerships for the organization, and engaging in market research to determine successful marketing strategies within the industry. These projects will allow the intern to present a detailed report and strategic recommendations for the company upon completion of the internship.

Talent Sourcing Specialist

I will be working at Premier Recruitment Services, as a Talent Sourcing Specialist. PRS is a company that recruits Senior Accountants, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners for Public Accounting firms, and Financial Analysts, Controllers, and C-suite financial executives for industry roles in an ethical and transparent way. I will collaborate closely with one of our Senior Recruitment Consultants and the business development team to ensure we identify and hire the best talent. My main responsibilities include sourcing recruiters for Recruit N Refer, souring audit professionals for PRS, performing business development research, and creating newsletter content.

Co-op Commercial Marketing Intern

The Co-op Commercial Marketing Internship at SAAM Towage Canada Inc. will involve the intern developing strategies to strengthen brand identity as well as find and pivot to new opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic. SAAM Towage Canada Inc. is a company that provides towing and tanker escort services to seven different ports in Canada assisting in the movement of essential goods throughout the supply chain. The intern will gain analytical, research, creative thinking, communication, and marketing skills.

Business Development Specialist

TUEX Education is a mobile platform that connects tutors and students. Prior to the pandemic most of the tutoring sessions were held in-person. When the lockdown started in April, we immediately built an online portal for virtual learning. However, it has been a challenge to get students and parents on board with online
learning. Since all the in-person marketing campaigns have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID, our focus has shifted toward digital marketing. Although we have a strong presence on social media, we are struggling to attract new active users to the platform. With the addition of a new intern, we would be able to receive fresh ideas and implement new digital marketing campaigns to help with company growth and potentially expand to the East Coast.

Emmett Vezina ImmigrantsCan/Mitacs Application

Through the guidance and direction of ImmigrantsCan, as well as my academic advisor, I will be tasked with improving the company’s overall marketing. This includes identifying a new target market for the company’s services, and carrying out a new plan in order to reach those markets. I will use tools such as digital marketing in order to complete some of these tasks. The end goal is to better the company’s services, and to have a final report on my work and experiences.