Child and Youth Provincial Student - Exceptional Case Planning

Department of Social Development; Fredericton; Hybride; CAD 20 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Department of Social Development in New Brunswick is seeking a Child and Youth Provincial Student for an exceptional case planning internship. You will assist with applied research and data analysis to inform policy and practice for children and youth across New Brunswick.

The placement offers exposure to government decision-making, data interpretation, and report development within the Child and Youth Well-Being Branch.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and French) required for the role.
• Currently enrolled in undergrad or grad program in Arts, Social Work, or related field (e.g., BA, BSW, MA, MSW).
• Strong research and data analysis skills with the ability to interpret findings.

Responsabilités

• Support applied research on exceptional case planning for children and youth in NB.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to inform case planning approaches.
• Prepare clear summaries and reports for branch staff and decision-makers.

Connaissances

Bilingual English-French

Research skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Formation

BA/BS in Arts or Social Work

BSW

MA/MSW

Outils

Excel

SPSS

R

Description du poste

FUTURE GNB EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

FGNB 346 - Child and Youth Provincial Student - Exceptional Case

PlanningInternship Placement for Winter 2027 Term

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Location: 551 King Street, Fredericton, NB; hybrid or remote options available

(province-wide)

Number of placements: 1

Salary: $18 /hour

Hours per week: Full-time co-op (36.25 hrs/week) or Part-time (20 hrs/week, flexible)

Placement Duration: January - April 2027

Department: Social Development: Child and Youth Well-Being Branch

Placement Description:

The student will join the Child and Youth Well-Being Branch to support applied research focused on exceptional case planning for children and youth across New Brunswick. Working closely with the Provincial Consultant and project team, the student will help gather, organize, and analyze data, review relevant research and practices, and interpret findings to inform case planning approaches.

The student will be responsible for preparing clear summaries and reports that communicate findings to branch staff and decision-makers. This placement is well suited to a student interested in child and youth services, social work, or policy research who wants to see how evidence informs program and practice decisions in government.

This role offers an opportunity for skills development and hands-on experience in applied research, data analysis, and the child and youth well-being sector.

Need to have:

• Language requirement: Bilingual (English and French)
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Arts, Social Work, or a related field e.g., Bachelor in Arts (BA), Bachelor in Social Work (BSW), Master's in Arts (MA), Master's in Social Work (MSW)
• Strong research, data analysis, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience with Excel and/or statistical software
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate findings

Nice to have:

• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, R, or similar
• Interest in child and youth well-being, social services, or social policy
• Prior research experience through coursework, work, or volunteer roles
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid or remote setting

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