Summer Student - Information & Technology

About Touchstone Institute

Touchstone Institute is the largest assessment centre of its kind in Canada, providing professional competency assessment and learning programs to support the delivery of high-quality health care.

Touchstone Institute is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors and receives financial support from the Government of Ontario. Currently implementing a growth strategy, Touchstone Institute looks to expand its impact in supporting broad health human resource solutions and by strengthening effective practice of health care professionals. Nearly 40 full-time staff contribute to the success of the organization, including experts in competency design and assessment, as well as health and education program development.

Touchstone Institute works closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers who provide subject matter expertise to assess and improve the level of competency across individual practice. Building on its history of working to facilitate entry to training or practice for Internationally Educated Health Professionals, Touchstone Institute seeks to continue the work in this area while expanding to support excellence in competent practice for all who deliver health care.

Position Description

Touchstone Institute is seeking a motivated and tech-savvy IT Summer Student to join our team for Summer 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for a student passionate about software development to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, mission-driven organization supporting the assessment and education of high-quality health care human resources.

As an IT Summer Student, you will work closely with our Senior Engineer to support the design and development of digital tools and platforms, including the Touchstone Institute Dashboard, the MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) Platform, and the General Portal Dashboard. This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their technical skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to projects that enhance healthcare professional readiness across Ontario.

Key Accountabilities

1. Collaborate with the Senior Engineer to develop mock-ups and prototypes for the Touchstone Institute Dashboard.
2. Assist in the ongoing development and optimization of the MMI and General Portal platforms.
3. Monitor and support the organization’s Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to ensure smooth builds and deployments.
4. Contribute to front-end and back-end development tasks across web and mobile platforms.
5. Participate in team meetings, sprint planning, and code reviews.
6. Document work, provide feedback, and contribute ideas for improved system functionality and user experience.

What You’ll Gain

1. Hands-on Software Development Experience: You’ll gain practical experience in both front-end and back-end development across web and mobile platforms, enhancing your coding and technical problem-solving skills.
2. Exposure to Real-World Projects: Work on meaningful projects that directly impact healthcare professional integration across Ontario, including the design and optimization of critical digital tools such as the Touchstone Institute Dashboard and the MMI Platform.
3. Collaboration with Industry Professionals: You’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, learning from experienced professionals while contributing your ideas to the development process.
4. Mentorship and Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with experienced professionals in the IT and healthcare sectors, laying the foundation for future career opportunities.

Qualifications

1. Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Knowledge and hands-on experience in software development (front-end, back-end, and/or mobile).
3. Familiarity with coding languages and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, or similar.
4. UI/UX design skills or experience building user interfaces is considered a strong asset.
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
6. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

We follow a hybrid work model with two designated in-office days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Successful candidates must be available to work on-site during these days.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contract Term: May to August

Application closing date: April 24, 2025