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Value Stream Mapping for Process Optimization of Construction Companies

Achieving maturity and excellence in project management requires systematic tools that establish well-defined processes and standardized procedures for effective planning and execution. Value Stream Mapping (VSM), a key lean methodology, enables construction organizations to identify inefficiencies, minimize waste, and enhance overall productivity. By providing a visual representation of the entire workflow—from project inception to completion—VSM helps stakeholders detect bottlenecks, redundancies, and non-value-adding activities, ultimately leading to streamlined operations. It also fosters collaboration and transparency by aligning teams around common objectives, improving communication, and facilitating continuous process optimization.
This project aims to enhance construction organizational efficiency through data-driven insights and industry best practices. It focuses on three key objectives: (1) conducting VSM analysis to diagnose workflow inefficiencies and resource allocation issues, informing strategies for operational improvement; (2) developing evidence-based recommendations to enhance process maturity, ensuring consistency and scalability through industry benchmarking and best practices; and (3) integrating Lean Six Sigma 4.0 principles to drive continuous improvement using advanced data analytics, automation, and digital tools. This structured approach will support ETRO Construction Limited in refining its organizational processes, improving productivity, and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence, strengthening its competitiveness in the construction industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rajeev Ruparathna

Student:

Partner:

ETRO Construction

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Building Language-Based Tourism Opportunities in Haida Gwaii, Canada

The purpose of this project is to work with the Haida to implement a community-based tourism program to support the development and revitalization of their language. Based on the findings of a doctoral thesis undertaken with the community, the program will support culturally appropriate uses of language within tourism settings. Foundational to the program is supporting language relationships, meaning the people, networks, and associations within the community that serve to create a mutually supportive speaking environment. The goal is to establish a planning strategy, clarify the program goals, and establish effective valued practices to support language usage. In addition to determining the effectiveness of the program by assessing the relationships supported, a critical inquiry will explore visitor perceptions toward language and cultural interpretation. This research will inform decisions on language content and training. The benefit to the partner organization is the development of a culturally appropriate and integrated language program in the community

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pamela Wright

Student:

Partner:

Haida Heritage Centre/Council of the Haida Nation;Haida Enterprise Corporation (Richmond, BC)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Fur Seals, Nuu-chah-nulth and Pelagic Sealing in British Columbia (1860s-1910s)

In Canada in recent decades, Indigenous Peoples have been recognizing publicly their relationship with the environment as one of the fundamental features of their cultural identity. The project will show that historically Nuu-chah-nulth/marine mammal relationship was much more complex than commonly understood. While whaling is today recognized as central in their identity, history, and culture their relationship with pelagic mammals is more sophisticated. However, as Chief Earl George of the Ahousaht has noted, sea fur seals today are largely unknown among younger generations, despite communities relied on them in 19th century. Therefore, the project will get a light on what seems to be forgotten: how Nuu-chah-nulth/fur seal relationship evolved at a time when natives-settler interactions were very strong.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Lutz

Student:

Partner:

Università del Piemonte Orientale

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Globalink Research Award

A Bayesian pharmacokinetics integrated phase I–II design to optimize dose-schedule regimes for multi-level multi-graded outcomes

Cancer treatment requires a precise understanding of how drugs work at different doses and schedules. This research project aims to develop an advanced method for designing clinical trials for early-stage cancer beyond traditional approaches. The project will create a sophisticated statistical framework that simultaneously evaluates drug toxicity and effectiveness across multiple complexity levels while incorporating detailed information about how drugs interact with the human body. Core Clinical Sciences (CCS) will benefit from this research by gaining a more nuanced approach to determining optimal drug dosing. The new methodology will allow researchers to make more accurate recommendations about drug schedules, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment efficacy. By developing a more comprehensive analysis technique, this project could help researchers design smarter clinical trials that provide clearer insights into new cancer treatments, ultimately supporting the development of more personalized and effective cancer therapies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Haolun Shi

Student:

Partner:

Core Clinical Sciences

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Expanding dietary supplement Market Opportunities

The intern will focus on commercial and business development efforts in promoting a product line of dietary supplements manufactured by Kondor Pharma Inc. to the Canadian market. This involves the leveraging of the intern’s academic and professional experience gained from his recent Master of Science in Management (innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship). Kondor Pharma Inc. uses innovative molecular biology combined with natural herbal supplements to provide dietary supplements to its targeted demographics directly to consumers and through wholesale distribution.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ruben Burga

Student:

Partner:

Kondor Pharma Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Suivi des propriétés chimiques et mécaniques d’un filet d’enrobage de balles rondes.

Devant la problématique de la gestion des plastiques agricoles, une entreprise canadienne a développé un dispositif biodégradable d’attache des fourrages secs. Cette solution permetrait aux producteurs agricoles de disposer localement, de façon responsable et à faible cout du filet d’enrubannage comparativement aux solutions traditionnelles. Afin d’évaluer la viabilité de la disposition locale et de la dégradation du filet d’enrubannage dans le temps, un dispositif standardisé semi-permanent sera installé dans trois entreprises de la province du Québec. Le dispositif permettant le contrôle de l’environnement en contact avec le matériel d’enrubannage permet de recrée une dégradation aérobique, dans le but d’évaluer la dégradation du filet dans des conditions réalistes. La dégradation du filet d’enrubannage sera basée sur des critères mécaniques et chimiques à lesquels des analyses de sols et microbiologiques seront ajoutées systématiquement. Les analyses microbiologiques et de sols seront effectuées afin de déterminer la nature de l’activité biologique responsable de la dégradation du matériel d’enrubannage et de déterminer les effets de la dégradation du matériel sur l’environnement immédiat.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nicholas Lefebvre

Student:

Partner:

CNH Industrial

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Internship Application for Natik Projects – May to Dec 2025

To assist in the day-to-day accounting tasks and contribute to our company’s growth.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kennedy Farnell

Student:

Partner:

Natik Projects (2007) Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Evaluating the impact of workplace indoor environmental quality on employee comfort and wellness

The design and quality of the indoor environment is understood to play an important role in the well-being and productivity of building occupants. While many building and design strategies have been employed to enhance the indoor environmental quality of workplace environments there is a surprising a lack of empirical evidence drawn from buildings in-use that shows how such strategies actually affect occupants. This research project involves a comprehensive post-occupancy evaluation, one that includes occupant surveys, observation, and physical measurements of environmental conditions, of four workplace environments. The purpose of the study will be to assess and compare the quality of these environments and to determine what features have the largest impact on employee satisfaction, wellness and self-reported productivity with a goal to provide feedback and improve existing and future workplace design and building practices. The results of this “pre-move” study will be used in a future “post-move” study that compares the IEQ performance of these “conventional” workplaces to the employee’s new “green” workplace.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shauna Mallory-Hill

Student:

Partner:

Stantec Consulting (Winnipeg, MB)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Enrobé avec granulats bitumineux récupérés (GBR) : étude des différences entre la formulation en laboratoire et la production en usine

Ce projet de recherche vise à mieux comprendre pourquoi les enrobés bitumineux (asphalte) contenant des granulats bitumineux récupérés (GBR) ne se comportent pas toujours de la même façon lorsqu’ils sont fabriqués en laboratoire et en usine. Le but est d’identifier les différences entre ces deux méthodes de production et de proposer des solutions pour rendre les performances de ces matériaux plus prévisibles sur la chaussée à partir d’une formulation en laboratoire. En améliorant la fiabilité de ces enrobés contenant des GBR, Groupe ABS pourra aider l’industrie routière à réduire les coûts et l’impact environnemental des infrastructures routières. Cette recherche permettra aussi d’encourager une utilisation plus large des GBR dans la construction des routes, ce qui est bénéfique pour l’environnement et pour la gestion des ressources.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Claude Carret

Student:

Partner:

Groupe ABS inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Modèles prédictifs pour la transmission d’information à énergie minimale

Les codes de correction d’erreurs (ECC) sont utilisés dans la grande majorité des systèmes de transmission et de stockage de données puisqu’ils permettent une importante réduction de la puissance du signal émis (ou stocké), et permettent donc à l’émetteur de consommer moins d’énergie. Malheureusement, les bons codes de correction d’erreurs nécessitent une quantité importante d’énergie pour être décodés à la réception, et il existe donc un compromis entre l’énergie économisée à l’émission et l’énergie additionnelle requise à la réception. Notre projet de recherche vise spécifiquement les applications où il est crucial de minimiser conjointement la consommation de l’émetteur et du récepteur, par exemple dans le cas de deux objets alimentés par batterie qui doivent communiquer entre eux. Pour ce faire, nous développons un outil d’exploration efficace pour la conception de systèmes de transmission de données à énergie minimale basé sur des modèles énergétiques des circuits émetteurs et récepteurs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Leduc-Primeau

Student:

Partner:

École nationale supérieure d’électronique, informatique, télécommunications, mathématique et mécanique de Bordeaux

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Impact of technostress on well-being and job satisfaction in Global Virtual teams

This research project aims to examine the impact of stress related to technology use on the well-being and job satisfaction of employees working in Global Virtual Teams. With the increasing use of digital tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, these teams must constantly adapt to technological changes, which can cause stress and affect their well-being. Using a quantitative approach, this study will analyze how these technologies influence employees’ mental health and motivation by surveying 1,500 professionals from various industries. The findings will help identify strategies to better manage technostress, promote a healthy work environment, and assist organizations in optimizing the use of digital tools while safeguarding employee well-being.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sari Mansour

Student:

Partner:

KEDGE Business School

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Other

University:

Université TÉLUQ

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Research and Data Entry Intern

We are currently facing challenges in managing and organizing a growing amount of data. Our existing database structure is becoming increasingly inefficient, leading to difficulties in accessing, analyzing, and utilizing critical information. Additionally, we have identified a need for more thorough research and data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Due to the amount of research that needs to be conducted, our current resources are insufficient.
Our innovation challenge lies in enhancing our data infrastructure and research capabilities. Specifically, the goal is to streamline the database management process, improve data accessibility, and provide more actionable insights through advanced data analysis. This project will address these challenges by focusing on improving data organization and conducting in-depth research using a variety of AI tools.
This project will go beyond day-to-day operations by introducing a structured, systematic approach to data management that we currently lack. It will help optimize our processes and better directly contribute to improved outcomes in our core activities for our clients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Terra Tailleur

Student:

Partner:

Compass Rose

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of King's College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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