Preferred Institutions: UBC or SFU

Position Type: Part time / Project-based MentorshipTRNT Educational Institute is looking for an Engineering Research Mentor to work with a highly motivated high school student who has a strong interest in engineering and would like to explore the field in greater depth.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are currently:

- Master’s students in Engineering
- PhD students / PhD candidates
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Research associates
- Professors / lecturers

Preference will be given to candidates affiliated with UBC or SFU.

Role OverviewThis is not a traditional tutoring position. The goal is to help the student understand different areas of engineering, identify potential academic and career interests, and gradually gain exposure to real university-level research and engineering work.

The mentor would ideally be able to:

- Introduce the student to different Engineering disciplines and research directions
- Help the student understand what engineers actually study, research, design, and build
- Discuss university programs, research areas, career paths, and current developments in the field
- Guide the student through academic papers, technical concepts, and introductory research methods
- Design small engineering or research-based projects based on the student’s interests
- Provide opportunities for hands-on engineering experience
- Where possible, introduce the student to a university laboratory or research environment
- Ideally provide an opportunity for the student to participate in appropriate research-related tasks as a student research assistant / mentee, under proper supervision
- Help the student gradually develop a meaningful engineering research project or portfolio

Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who:





- Has a strong academic or research background in Engineering
- Is currently studying or working at UBC, SFU, or another recognized university
- Enjoys mentoring younger students
- Can explain complex engineering concepts in an accessible way
- Is able to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications
- Has access to or involvement with a university research lab, engineering research group, or hands-on project environment
- Is comfortable providing structured mentorship over a period of several months

Experience working with high school students is an asset, but not required.

Engineering Areas of Interest We are open to mentors from a wide range of Engineering fields, including but not limited to:

- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- AI / Machine Learning applications in Engineering

The exact direction can be determined based on the mentor’s expertise and the student’s developing interests.

Compensation

Competitive hourly or project-based compensation, depending on academic background, research experience, and the scope of mentorship. If you are interested, please send us:

- A short introduction
- Your university and current academic/research position
- Your Engineering field and research area
- Any relevant mentoring or teaching experience
- Whether you may be able to provide supervised lab exposure, research experience, or research assistant-style opportunities

We would be happy to discuss the student’s background, goals, scheduling, and potential mentorship structure in more detail.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

📌 Engineering Research Mentor / Graduate Student / PhD / Professor (Canada)
🏢 TRNT Educational Institute
📍 Canada