Protocase Training & Development Co-Op - Fall 2026

Protocase Inc./45Drives Ltd. • Sydney, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Protocase is seeking a curious and capable Training & Development Co-op Student from DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY for a 16-week term. This role involves working alongside instructional designers, facilitators, and subject matter experts to create learning experiences that enable employees to perform meaningful, high-quality work. The co-op student will gain hands-on experience in designing, delivering, and improving a corporate training system, contributing to real deliverables that will be used by employees. The position is full-time, in-office only, located in Sydney, NS.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Education, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills—you can take a complex idea and explain it clearly.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Tech-curious: comfortable with documentation tools, basic HTML, spreadsheets, and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Manus, NotebookLM, etc.) as part of your workflow—curious about where they help and thoughtful about where they don't.
• Willingness to relocate to Sydney, NS for the duration of the co-op term.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in instructional design, facilitation, or organizational learning is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Help design and build training materials including facilitator guides, interactive HTML modules, quizzes, scenario-based exercises, and PowerPoint decks.
• Contribute to our centralized Training Knowledge Repository by organizing, formatting, and publishing content.
• Support the maintenance of training databases and role-to-training mapping across multiple business entities.
• Assist with internal training audits, sample reviews, and reporting on training effectiveness metrics.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across production, sales, quality, and leadership to translate operational knowledge into clear learning materials.
• Apply structured instructional design methodologies to ensure training is engaging, applicable, and measurable.

Benefits

• Leadership development and skills training to support your career progression.
• Fun wellness events like skiing, skating, and wildlife park visits.
• Protojams, trick-or-treating at the office, seasonal parties, team lunches, and more.
• Celebrate wins with programs like Performer of the Month.
• Exclusive deals at local shops and restaurants.
• Beaches, hiking trails, skiing, live music, and a vibrant community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree