About MaRS

MaRS Discovery District (@MaRSDD) is a charitable organization and North America’s largest urban innovation hub, dedicated to helping high-growth technology companies succeed. With a focus on climate, health sciences and other emerging technologies, MaRS supports startups tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Through its world-class facilities, strategic programs and partnerships, MaRS accelerates the adoption of groundbreaking Canadian technology and bolsters a globally competitive innovation ecosystem. MaRS is the place where you can play a meaningful role in the innovation economy.

We understand qualifications on a job posting can be daunting. If you're passionate about the role and believe you can make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every listed qualification. We’re always looking for great talent to join our team on planet MaRS.

We actively encourage all candidates to apply, including equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as BIPOC, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

We want you to be comfortable being your most authentic self throughout our recruitment process. Please reach out to careers@marsdd.com if there’s anything we can do to make your experience more accessible and inclusive, including accommodations. Include 'Accessibility Request' in your subject line.

Want to be a Summer Intern?

We’re offering a range of exciting summer internships that cover the full spectrum of the work we do: from venture programming to marketing & events, to benchmarking & insights. MaRS summer interns will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, put forth their ideas and contribute to a dynamic organization.

If you’d like to apply to the opportunity detailed below, please make sure your cover letter demonstrates why you are a great match for this internship. Connect the dots from experience and education to what you're applying for.

And if you are applying for more than one MaRS internship, please make sure to identify this clearly in your cover letter, and tailor each letter to a specific opportunity.

Who we are looking for

MaRS interns possess a positive outlook and are smart, curious, energetic and engaged in the world around them. They’re independent, but also work well on a team. They are ideas people, always thinking of innovative, new ways to do things. Beyond this, there are specific knowledge and skill requirements for each role, as detailed below.

About the Internship Opportunity with MaRS Learning Solutions

Are you passionate about digital learning, user experience, and community design? In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing and curating learning journeys for founders - helping entrepreneurs access the right content, tools, and expertise to start, grow, and scale their ventures. You’ll help create a seamless, engaging online experience that connects founders with educational resources, community support, and growth opportunities.

In this role, you will support the enhancement of our digital support offerings, and help design experiences that connect innovators across Canada and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital strategy, community engagement, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Communications, Business, Digital Media, or a related field and returning back to your studies as of September 2026
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage timelines and multiple contributors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, or digital transformation
• Experience using digital tools and platforms (e.g., CMS, social media, analytics tools)
• Highly organized with attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple projects
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment
  

Great to have (but not required)

• Experience with UX design, content strategy, information architecture, or digital community management
• Familiarity with data analytics and performance tracking tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
  

The Fine Print

The internship runs May 4 - August 21, 2026.

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $42,000 - $51,000, which is determined based on year of study, candidate’s skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as we may close the posting before January 30, 2026.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, reside in Ontario for the duration of the internship and be willing to work out of our Toronto office (101 College Street) a minimum of 3 days per week.

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