Who we are
The Standards Council of Canada is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.
As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.
SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.
Our culture
A recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we foster a culture grounded in our core values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. Our culture continues to evolve as we adapt to new ways of working, strengthening our ability to collaborate, remain agile, and support one another. This sustained recognition reflects a workplace defined by compassion, flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Job Summary and Key Activities
Within SCC’s Standardization Services Branch, the Summer Student role will support the delivery of the International Strategy for Standardization (ISR), a key initiative under Pillar 3 of the Corporate Plan, focused on strengthening Canada’s participation and impact in international standardization.
Key activities include:
- Supporting project planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement (including mirror committees)
- Providing administrative support (meeting scheduling, drafting emails, preparing notes/reports, data collection)
- Reviewing and analyzing results from the MC evaluation questionnaire and extracting key insights
- Supporting the identification and testing of new service offerings and member service enhancements
- Assisting with updates to QMS documentation resulting from ISR changes
Essential qualifications
Education
- 1st, 2nd or 3rd year post-secondary student (preferably with a focus in Political Science, Engineering, Business Administration or other related programs)
- Must be registered for Fall 2026 session
Experience and Skills
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong computer skills, with intermediate level MS Excel skills
- Solid reporting skills
- Problem solving
- Initiative, good judgment and adaptability
- Organization, accuracy and attention to detail
- Resourcefulness
- Quick learner and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Teamwork and customer-service oriented
A final note
1: All applicants must be returning to university or college in the fall.
2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for “Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.
3: We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples’ lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.
We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Please complete all fields in this online application and submit before the closing date.
