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About Caribou

Caribou is a personalized wellness platform addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system by transforming diagnoses into tailored, holistic health plans designed around individual needs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated MSc Public Health student (1+ positions available) to join our team for a practicum placement focused on health promotion, evaluation research, and population health strategy. This role offers hands-on experience applying public health principles to a real-world digital health intervention.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Evaluation:

• Design and develop evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of the Caribou platform
• Create survey instruments and study protocols to measure user engagement
• Conduct literature reviews to inform evidence-based content development
• Analyze pilot study data and contribute to case study development

Health Promotion & Communications:

• Develop health promotion content and campaigns
• Create evidence-based public health reminders and notifications
• Support development of educational materials
• Contribute to health marketing strategies

Population Health & Strategy:

• Identify opportunities to address health equity
• Research best practices for community health partnerships
• Collaborate with the full team on product development from a public health lens

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in MSc Public Health, MPH, or related graduate program
• Strong foundation in public health principles, health promotion theory, and/or program evaluation
• Experience or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
• Interest in digital health innovation and start-ups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience applying public health research methods to a real-world digital health intervention
• Opportunity to design and lead an evaluation study from conception to analysis
• Exposure to health technology entrepreneurship
• Mentorship from a multidisciplinary team
• Portfolio-ready work including research protocols and evaluation frameworks
• Potential for co-authorship on publications

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated intern (1+ position available) to support our software engineering and AI training initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience building software tools, contributing to machine learning systems, and developing protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications
• Support AI model training, evaluation, and data preprocessing
• Write clean, well-documented code and contribute to code reviews
• Research and experiment with new tools, frameworks, or algorithms
• Collaborate with the full team

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in CS, Engineering, ML, Data Science, or related field
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, C++)
• Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, or machine learning concepts
• Interest in health tech and start-ups
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Experience with Git
• Coursework or projects involving AI, data analysis, or backend/frontend development

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in software development and AI workflows
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to real-world engineering challenges
• A portfolio-worthy project or contribution

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented intern (1+ positions) to support our marketing and UX/UI design efforts. This role blends visual design, user research, and digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Create marketing assets such as social media graphics, emails, or landing pages
• Conduct basic user research, usability testing, or competitor analysis
• Support content creation and brand consistency across platforms
• Assist in designing user interfaces for web or mobile products
• Collaborate with the full team

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Art, Marketing, Business, Design, Communications, CS, or related field
• Strong interest in UX/UI design, digital marketing, or branding
• Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Interest in health tech and start-ups
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

Nice to Haves

• Basic understanding of user-centered and graphic design principles
• Experience with social media platforms or content scheduling tools
• Portfolio of design or marketing work

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in UX/UI design and digital marketing
• Exposure to product development and user research
• Mentorship and professional skill development
• Portfolio-ready design and marketing work

Role Overview

We're looking for a strong, organized, and collaborative engineer to join as our Technology & Development Lead. This role is especially well-suited for a driven and passionate individual who enjoys thinking about system design, is comfortable learning as they build, communicates clearly, and is interested in health tech and AI.

What You'll Work On

• Helping design the technical structure of the app, especially the AI backend
• Writing and reviewing code
• Thinking through how data flows through the system
• Supporting AI/ML features with guidance
• Keeping clear documentation

Who This Role Is Great For

• An experienced engineer excited to help shape an early-stage startup
• A senior undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate looking to build leadership experience
• Someone who thrives with autonomy and takes initiative
• An engineer who values communication and thoughtful documentation

Required

• Strong foundation in software development (especially backend work)
• Experience with programming, APIs, databases, or backend systems
• AI/ML projects (coursework or personal projects are fine)
• Very strong organization skills
• Comfortable writing clear documentation

Compensation & Growth

• Part-time, unpaid role during the pre-funding stage
• Actively working toward funding in 2026
• Once funding is secured, this will be the first paid technical leadership role
• Role designed to grow into a senior technical leadership position

About Caribou

Caribou is a personalized wellness platform addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system by transforming diagnoses into tailored, holistic health plans designed around individual needs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a licensed healthcare professional to serve as a Clinical Advisor, providing expert review of the AI-generated care plans, nutrition recommendations, and exercise prescriptions that Caribou delivers to users. This role is essential for ensuring clinical accuracy, patient safety, and alignment with current Canadian clinical practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated care plans for clinical accuracy and safety
• Audit nutrition recommendations against Canada's Food Guide and condition-specific CPGs
• Evaluate exercise prescriptions for appropriateness, contraindications, and evidence-based standards
• Flag potential safety concerns or inaccuracies in automated health content
• Advise on medical disclaimer language and informed consent processes
• Provide input on condition-specific content (e.g., diabetes management, cardiac rehabilitation)
• Support regulatory compliance considerations for digital health tools in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed physician (MD), nurse practitioner (NP), registered dietitian (RD), or physiotherapist (PT) in Canada
• Familiarity with Canadian clinical practice guidelines (Diabetes Canada, Hypertension Canada, etc.)
• Interest in digital health, AI in healthcare, and patient-facing technology
• Experience with chronic disease management is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

What You'll Gain

• Shape the clinical foundation of an emerging health technology platform
• Flexible, low-commitment advisory role that fits around clinical practice
• Opportunity to influence how AI is used responsibly in patient care
• Potential for equity participation and paid advisory role upon funding
• Contribute to improving health outcomes for Canadians with chronic conditions

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic and relationship-driven individual to lead our business development efforts. This role is ideal for an MBA student, recent graduate, or early-career professional passionate about healthcare innovation. You will help secure partnerships, pursue funding opportunities, and build the relationships that will take Caribou from early-stage to growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue grant opportunities, accelerator programs, and funding sources relevant to health tech in Canada
• Build relationships with clinics, community health centres, and healthcare organizations for pilot partnerships
• Develop pitch materials, one-pagers, and investor-ready documentation
• Research and map the Canadian digital health ecosystem (regulatory bodies, industry associations, potential partners)
• Support go-to-market strategy development and customer acquisition planning
• Represent Caribou at virtual and in-person networking events, pitch competitions, and industry conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed MBA, MHA, or business-related graduate program
• Strong interest in healthcare, health tech, or social enterprise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with business development, sales, or strategic partnerships is an asset
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch

What You'll Gain

• Lead business strategy for a mission-driven health tech startup
• Build a professional network in the Canadian healthcare and startup ecosystem
• Gain real-world experience in fundraising, partnerships, and go-to-market execution
• Role designed to grow into a paid leadership position upon funding
• Mentorship and hands-on startup experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded individual to build and manage Caribou's online presence. This role blends content creation, social media management, and community building to establish Caribou as a trusted voice in personalized wellness and chronic disease management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a social media strategy across LinkedIn, Instagram, and other relevant platforms
• Create engaging health education content (blog posts, infographics, short-form video scripts)
• Write and manage a regular blog/newsletter covering wellness topics, product updates, and health tips
• Build and nurture an online community of users, advocates, and health-conscious Canadians
• Monitor engagement metrics and adjust content strategy based on performance
• Maintain consistent brand voice and visual identity across all channels
• Collaborate with the team on product launches, feature announcements, and campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a program in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Health Promotion, or related field
• Strong writing skills with ability to make health topics accessible and engaging
• Experience with social media platforms and content scheduling tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, Later)
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite)
• Interest in health, wellness, and digital health innovation

What You'll Gain

• Build and own the content strategy for a growing health tech brand
• Develop a portfolio of published health content and marketing materials
• Gain experience in startup marketing and community building
• Mentorship and creative freedom to shape the Caribou brand
• Potential for a paid role as the company grows