Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) at McGill University will be launching the sixth edition of the Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC) from October 9th to November 1st, 2025. Student-teams from universities across Canada will compete in this case-format challenge. This sixth edition will focus on business transformation within Quebec SMEs across various industries planning within the retail landscape and specifically helping three (3) small/medium retailers rethink and strategize their businesses and products within this context. The case studies have yet to be determined. The competition will officially launch online on August 21st, 2025 for registration through a website, as well as various social media communication: Position Summary: Overseen by the Student & Corporate Advisor and the Executive Director of BSRM, each RIC Student Intern will have as principal responsibilities the following, but not necessarily all: To be part of a three-to-four-person team with a BSRM team member, industry partners and 2 other student interns from BCom &/or Master’s Program that will build the case study and related data set for one of the companies participating in the challenge, To use their network to attract student teams to participate in the competition, beginning in April (“Save the Date “with Consulting clubs across universities) To maintain the BSRM RIC database of university contacts and update them with To assist in writing the case study, To assist in the collection of data and summarizing to be part of the data set to the case, To be part of the frequent meetings and interactions with members of the case study, To be part of the overall RIC team and the relevant meetings, To assist in other tasks to make sure that all three (3) phases of the competition run smoothly over the course of the period October 9th to November 1st. These tasks have yet to be defined but include virtual judging of Phase 1 finalists on October 19th and Phase 3 Finalists on October 26th 2025 . Note the final weekend is currently planned live on campus and must be attended Saturday November 1st all day. Education and Experience: MMR, MBA, MMA students or U2 of the McGill University BCom Degree program, with a concentration in Retail and preferably a focus on finance, analytics; strong critical thinking capabilities. Other Qualifying skills Ability to prioritize and multi-task; strong organizational skills, reliable, self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and with others in a team. Must be client-focused and service-oriented; strong desire to work in an entrepreneurial educational environment. English (spoken and written), French (spoken and written) an asset. Reporting To: Student and Corporate Advisor and Executive Director, BSRM Salary: $ 18.000 - $22.00 Faculty/Unit: Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Desautels Faculty. Position Type: Part-Time Hours Per Week: 5-10 hours per week, more detail can be provided in first interview Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. Hourly Salary: $22.00 Hours per Week: 2 (Part time) Location: Bronfman Building Supervisor: Student and Corporate Advisor Position Start Date: 2025-06-02 Position End Date: 2025-11-05 Deadline to Apply: This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement. McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 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