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HPN Hyperautomation SaaS Platform – Full Stack Developer #2

HPN is building a hyperautomation platform using data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) techniques to hyperscale its unique business model and to redefine the consulting lifecycle for independent consultants and small firms. The core innovation lies in applying hyperautomation—a blend of AI, machine learning, and workflow automation—to streamline and augment every stage of the consulting process, from business development to project delivery. Key innovations include an AI engine that generates tailored proposals and consultant profiles, predictive models for opportunity win-probability and pricing, and an automated workflow engine to manage client intake and onboarding. This transforms administrative burdens into strategic advantages, allowing consultants to focus on high-value work. We have completed our MVP definition and are beginning to build a prototype SaaS platform. We are establishing a multidisciplinary team to build the prototype.
HPN is seeking a full stack software developer/engineer with experience in UX/UI design and development to develop the user interfaces. Activities will include:
Develop Backend Services: Set up and maintain scalable backend logic, APIs, and data persistence using tools like Node.js, Express, or Python/Django.
Integrate End-to-End Functionality: Ensure seamless communication between frontend and backend services for key features such as authentication, data input/output, and dashboard views.
Work in Agile, Rapid Iteration: Deliver functional increments quickly for feedback and refinement, while maintaining high code quality and test coverage.
Prototype with Purpose: Make thoughtful technical choices that allow for flexibility and scalability as the platform evolves from prototype to MVP.
Collaborate and Communicate: Work cross-functionally with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to align development with product vision and usability goals.

Real-World Evidence of Omalizumab (Xolair) to Omlyclo (CT-P39) Switching in Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU) Patients: A Feasibility and Effectiveness Study

This project will explore whether switching patients with chronic hives (also called chronic spontaneous urticaria) from a trusted medication called Xolair® to a newer, more affordable version called Omlyclo (a biosimilar of omalizumab) is safe and effective. Xolair has helped many people manage severe symptoms like daily itching, hives, and swelling. However, because it can be costly, some patients face barriers to starting or continuing treatment long-term.

With Health Canada’s recent approval of Omlyclo, a biosimilar version of Xolair, we now have the opportunity to study how well it works in real-world clinics. This project will follow patients who choose to make the switch, tracking their symptoms and experiences over time.

The study will take place in dermatology and allergy clinics at the McGill University Health Centre, with support from a graduate student who will help collect and analyze the data. The findings will support patients and healthcare providers in making informed treatment decisions and may improve access to care across Canada by supporting the responsible use of biosimilars.

Automated Regulatory Compliance Analysis for Canadian Organizations

This project addresses the critical challenge of regulatory compliance complexity facing Canadian organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions. With over 10,000 distinct regulations at federal and provincial levels that change continuously, organizations struggle to identify applicable requirements, understand compliance obligations, and track regulatory changes that impact their operations. The proposed project aims to develop actionable compliance intelligence through advanced semantic analysis techniques, enabling more efficient navigation of regulatory compliance,

Gnowit (the industry partner) operates a system that tracks new and updated regulations across all federal and provincial jurisdictions in Canada. However, these raw regulatory updates are not immediately actionable for compliance teams. To support organizations effectively, regulatory changes must be analyzed and distilled into concrete compliance obligations, the consequences of non-compliance, and the specific steps needed to remain compliant. The proposed project aims to transform Gnowit’s regulatory reports into actionable compliance intelligence through advanced semantic analysis techniques.

The project will help reduce regulatory friction and associated costs for Canadian organizations. Canadian businesses will spend less effort on compliance drudgery and more on innovation, policymakers will gain insights to streamline regulations, and the partner organization will unlock new market opportunities by delivering a valuable compliance intelligence service.

Creating New Urban Heat Loss and Energy Efficiency (EE) Metrics with Airborne Thermal Imagery

This project will use MyHEAT’s thermal imagery to quantify rooftop heat loss in GJ/year and evaluate a newly proposed building energy efficiency metric (eq 4) that explicitly includes waste energy. By integrating this imagery with detailed energy consumption data, physics-informed machine learning and building archetypes, we will create scalable, operational methods to measure, model, monitor and compare waste heat and energy efficiency that is applicable across MyHEAT’s millions of buildings in 50+ cities

Zoongizi Odé’s 5-year Strategic Planning (2026-2031)

Zoongizi Odé Inc. (ZO) is an Indigenous-led advocacy organization based in Winnipeg, dedicated to supporting families, youth, and parents impacted by Manitoba’s child welfare systems. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge, ZO offers kinship-based advocacy, systems navigation, and cultural programming including youth mentorship, housing support, and community councils.

As the only urban Indigenous-led parent advocacy group in Winnipeg, ZO responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action by promoting healing, family reunification, and self-determined community governance. Their holistic, “walk-with” model centres cultural belonging, intergenerational support, and wraparound care.

The proposed project is a 5-Year Strategic Planning initiative (2026–2031) aimed at growing organizational capacity, securing sustainable funding, expanding services, and embedding evaluation and Indigenous governance practices. Planning will be guided by storycatching, participatory feedback circles, and an environmental scan, ensuring deep engagement across staff, board, and community councils.

Expected outcomes include a finalized strategic plan, clear governance roles, implementation tools, enhanced HR systems, and stronger alignment with funding and policy shifts—particularly around Indigenous jurisdiction under Bill C-92. As ZO transitions from a grassroots initiative into a maturing organization, this project is critical to sustaining and strengthening their work amid rising demand and organizational change.

Developing a Transferable Multi-Source Geospatial Framework to Quantify Blue-Green Infrastructure Impacts on Intra-Urban Heat Dynamics

The proposed 12-week Mitacs internship will extend the student’s current Master’s research on how climate change affects urban stormwater runoff in Victoria, Australia, to the contrasting setting of Saskatoon, Canada. She will adapt her existing runoff model by incorporating Saskatoon’s historical weather records, snowmelt patterns, soil infiltration rates, and land-use data. The model will be adjusted to reflect frozen ground, seasonal snowpack, and prairie soil conditions. Once the model accurately simulates observed runoff in Saskatoon’s catchments, she will apply future climate projections, including warmer winters and heavier summer rains, to assess changes in runoff volume and flow rates. By comparing results from Victoria and Saskatoon, the research will identify which urban design strategies, such as rain gardens, retention ponds, or permeable surfaces, are most effective under evolving climate conditions. Throughout the internship, she will develop visual outputs, prepare a summary report for stakeholders in Saskatoon, and present the work at the School of Environment and Sustainability. This project will test the adaptability of her model across two distinct climates and provide practical insights for enhancing urban stormwater management in response to climate change.

Design and evaluation of cost-effective methods for estimating size of winter backcountry use

Avalanches represent a substantial hazard for winter backcountry recreationists. Over the last 10 years, an average of 11 people lost their lives in avalanche related accidents in Canada each winter, and most of these fatalities were private recreationists who made their own decision about when and where to travel in the backcountry. Having an in-depth understanding of the recreational community is critical for designing effective avalanche safety products and services. While recent studies have examined recreationists’ understanding of avalanche forecasts and how the forecast information affects their risk management practices, little is known about the overall size of the winter backcountry population. To address this knowledge gap, this study explores three indirect counting techniques at the regional scale. The results of this study will provide Avalanche Canada with guidance on how to meaningfully understand absolute numbers and trends in winter backcountry recreation participation in the mountainous regions of Western Canada in a cost-effective and repeatable way.

Investigating the Longitudinal Efficacy of Cognitive Cueing and Video Intervention for Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Walking difficulties are a common and often frustrating symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Unlike many other motor symptoms, these walking challenges don’t usually improve with standard medications. One well-supported method to help improve walking is through the use of external cues, such as rhythmic sounds or visual aids, which act as goalposts to help regulate movement (for example, walking in time with a beat or stepping over a line). While effective, these cueing strategies often rely on technology, like headphones or special equipment, which can limit how practical, safe, or appealing they are in everyday life.

An alternative approach, called cognitive cueing involves using simple, self-directed verbal instructions (like “take big steps”) to guide movement. This method avoids the need for external devices. Preliminary research with a small group of participants showed that combining cognitive cueing with at-home gait-training videos helped improve walking speed and step length. Building on these early results, this project will involve a multi-week walking program that includes personalized gait-training videos made from each participant’s own walking footage. We will examine how this combination of video practice and cognitive cueing impacts walking, as well as other important areas like mobility, quality of life, and confidence with balance.

Developing a Community-Led Course to Help Newcomers Navigate the Healthcare System in Newfoundland and Labrador

This project will study how a special healthcare guidance program helps immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador gain better access to doctors and medical services. Many newcomers face language barriers, system complexity, and cultural differences when accessing healthcare, which can make it harder for them to remain productive, maintain employment or stay in the province. Our interns will help test this program by talking to participants, conducting surveys, and examining whether better healthcare access improves labour market outcomes (higher job stability, less absenteeism, and higher retention).

By introducing this new program into NL, the CNIW Foundation can expand its successful Ontario program nationwide, identify best practices to help immigrants stay healthy and employed and create a replicable model that could be used across Canada.

Development of a novel apparatus to study electrostatic charge transfer in single particle-particle collision

This project aims to design a new apparatus and propose a new statistical estimation model for electrostatic charging of insulator particles. It is a joint project between the University of Ottawa and the National Metrology Institute (Physikalish-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB) in Germany. The research group in both institutions are focused on the electrostatic charging of insulator particles so, completion of this project will be a significant achievement for both research groups. This project will result in journal publications and conference presentations, causing an increase in the international scientific visibility of both research groups and ultimately both University of Ottawa and the PTB.

Protein-based Aerogels: Toward Scalable, Bio-Based EMI Shielding

The project focuses on the development of multifunctional aerogels using bio-based protein scaffolds and conductive 2D nanomaterials (e.g., graphene oxide, MXene). These materials are engineered for high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, combining structural resilience with electrical conductivity using scalable, low-energy fabrication methods.
The integration of EMI shielding materials into lightweight and flexible systems contributes directly to the protection and performance of sensitive electronic components—relevant for emerging applications in defense, aerospace, miniaturized and wearable technologies.

PopIn Labs Local Event Forecasting and Optimization System

This project will help PopIn, a Canadian startup, create a smart event planning tool that uses data and artificial intelligence to improve how local events are organized. The intern will build a system that can predict how many people will attend, suggest the best types of events to host, and help organizers choose the right time and place. It will also include an easy-to-use dashboard and a secure way to store event information. This tool will make it easier for PopIn and its partners to plan successful events, attract more people, and grow their business.