M'akola Development Services

M'akola Development Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A development consulting firm is offering a Housing Planning and Development Student Internship in Metro Vancouver. The internship allows post-secondary students to gain experience in diverse development projects alongside Indigenous organizations and government bodies. Candidates should identify as a member of an equity-seeking group and be pursuing relevant education, preferably at the Master's level. Intern remuneration is $27.50 per hour for 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be Indigenous, Black and/or a Person of Colour, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community or another equity-seeking group.
• Pursuing post-secondary education.
• Open to students in certificate or diploma programs.

Responsibilities

• Support development and planning projects.
• Engage with First Nations and diverse communities.
• Participate in the daily workings of a consulting firm.

Education

Post-secondary education

Masters/Post-Graduate or final year undergraduate

Job description

Housing Planning and Development Student Internship

Employer/Organization: M\'akola Development Services

Closing: March 4th 2026 11:30 PM PST

Details

The M\’akola Development Services (MDS) internship program enables up to three post-secondary students or recent graduates to supplement their academic training by participating in the daily workings of a development consulting firm. Interns will be exposed to diverse development and planning projects and will have the opportunity to support projects with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, non-profits, and every level of government. For the 2026 program year, intern remuneration is set at $27.50 per hour for 35 hours per week.

To apply to the internship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be Indigenous, Black and/or a Person of Colour, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and/or identify as a member of an equity-seeking group.
• Be a student pursuing post-secondary education. This position is most suitable for students in a Masters/Post-Graduate program or their final year of undergraduate studies, however students working through certificate or diploma programs are encouraged to apply.

MDS is a values-oriented professional development consulting firm committed to supporting vibrant, diverse communities in British Columbia. Our clients span the entire province, and our work includes planning, developing, and operating high-density, multi-family housing projects for Indigenous, public, and non-profit clients. You can learn more about MDS and our Internship at https://makoladevelopment.com/internship-program/