Summer associate Jobs in Markham, ON

About the Organization:

CAROBOT Learning and Research Organization is an Ontario-based not-for-profit corporation focusing on promoting and teaching technology-related topics.

We have multiple openings available.

Rate / Hours: $19.00, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks (280 hours)

Job start date (Tentative): May 4, 2026

We are looking for individuals who:

• have a very strong self-drive and independence in problem-solving
• like to design electronics hardware/web design / teach youth about electronics and coding
• like to conduct scientific research and explore the unknown
• likes to teach, motivate, and mentor kids ages 9-18. You will need to be able to visualize yourself in their position to see how to best deliver teaching materials to kids in an interesting and engaging way. You also need to be a logical and out-of-the-box thinker who wants to influence kids toward Science and Technology (STEM).

There are two main areas of responsibility, and you may be assigned to one or both based on your expertise:

• Engineering Design
  • Responsibilities:
    • design electronics hardware
    • design electromechanical systems and renewable energy projects for youth
    • conduct scientific research, especially about energy
  • What we're looking for:
    • proficient in CAD tools and materials selection
    • proficient in electronics circuit design, layout, and assembly
    • understanding of fluid dynamics & turbulent/laminar flow (hydro) and electricity (generator)
    • experience with designing and building mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
    • understanding of gears and gearboxes
    • knowledge about measuring electrical power in an electromechanical system
    • experience with KiCAD, AutoCAD Fusion 360
• STEM Education
  • Responsibilities:
    • prepare, organize, and run online workshops (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, circuits, LEGO EV3, renewable energy, coding, etc.) for youth
    • develop and improve STEM lessons and curriculum using Arduino and Raspberry Pi
    • test and provide feedback on course's content and materials
    • design and develop new STEM hardware and software
  • What we're looking for:
    • experience in programming (C, Python, Java), Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LEGO EV3
    • able to access hardware above that may be necessary to run the workshops
    • experience with TinkerCAD

What is Required:

• Canada Summer Job Requirements: you must be
  • between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
  • a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Goal-oriented, self-driven and able to work independently
• Have a passion for enriching themselves and the community
• Love Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Programming
• Enjoy problem-solving and thinking outside the box
• (If assigned to teach in person) Must be able to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) upon request

Great to Have:

• Good academic record in Math, Science and Programming
• Proficient with Linux (Ubuntu)
• Previous experience in programming or design
• Previous experience in teaching or leading classes for children
• Have participated in robotics competitions such as FIRST, LEGO, VEX