Media Technology Summer Student 2026

Location: Onsite at 31 Caroline Street N., Waterloo, ON
Employment Term: Full Time Contract from May 4, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Position Reports To: Media Technology Manager
Number of Vacancies: 1

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 and $24.00 per hour based on a 37.5 hour work week and commensurate with candidate experience and education. Perimeter’s compensation approach is designed to promote fairness and transparency, ensuring alignment with internal equity and external market benchmarks.

Summer at Perimeter is busy and we need your help. We have summer student positions available throughout the Institute, running from May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026.

The Media Technology (audio/visual) team is busy over the summer supporting and recording the many events and conferences that take place at Perimeter. Working closely with the Media Technology team, the Media Technology Summer Student will play an important role in ensuring Perimeter employees, students and visitors receive the best support during their conferences and seminars, gaining hands-on experience in various elements of media production.

What you will do:

• Record and produce high-quality video content for various platforms and audiences using best-of-breed technologies
• Support Perimeter residents and visitors with video conferencing and presentation technology
• Work with other Technology Service department units to ensure appropriate delivery of IT end-user support
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies

What you need to have:

• Current or graduating student in post secondary education such as Audio/Visual Production, Film and Television, or an Information Technology related field is preferred
• Basic understanding of media editing and production software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Ability to work and adapt to a rapidly changing, highly technical environments
• Display artistic aptitude with a strong sense of visual esthetics and design
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stellar time management skills

If we’re being greedy, we’d also like:

• Experience with supporting AV control systems
• Experience in broadcasting or live streaming
• Understanding of IT (information technology) technologies
• Desire to develop and produce procedures to support end-user needs

Please submit your resume by February 6, 2026 in order to ensure full consideration of your application.

If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your development is supported, and your work environment inspires you, Perimeter is the place for you.

Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact for assistance.

Note: the use of artificial intelligence may be used to support notetaking or other information gathering during the hiring process. These tools would support our process, but all evaluations and decisions are made by our recruitment team.