Summer 2027 Indigenous Internship Program

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-month internship

Hands-on learning experiences

Mentorship and growth

Employee Resource Groups

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is offering a Summer 2027 Indigenous Internship Program for Indigenous students or recent graduates. The program runs May through August 2027 across CMHC offices in Ottawa and other Canadian cities.

Applicants should be enrolled in or recent graduates from a post-secondary program and self-identify as Indigenous. The internship emphasizes mentorship, learning, and professional development in various fields.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in relevant fields.
• Self-identify as a member of an Indigenous group.
• Experience gained through studies, work, or volunteer activities.
• Strong oral and written communication, plus organizational and planning skills.

Skills

Post-secondary student

Indigenous identity

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 12585

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): zzz

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our student salaries generally range from $21.50 to $31.50 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

About

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Benefits

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• A 4-month internship with hands‑on learning experiences.
• Accrued vacation days (up to 5 days per 4-month internship).
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups such as our Young Professional’s Network that will allow you to meet, connect, and build a community and sense of belonging with other students.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples

About The Role

We are hiring Indigenous students or recent graduates (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) for our Summer 2027 Indigenous Internship Program, beginning in May through August 2027.

Our internship program offers an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience and contribute to projects that support CMHC’s mandate, with access to mentorship and networking opportunities that support your professional development.

We welcome Indigenous students and recent graduates from a variety of educational backgrounds and areas of study. Opportunities may exist across different areas of CMHC, and we welcome encourage candidates with diverse skills, experiences and interests submit their resume for consideration.

Whether your interests are in business, housing, policy, finance, technology, human resources, communications, research, or other areas, we encourage you to apply today!

What You Will Need

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a post‑secondary program from a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Human Resources, Law, Information Technology, Communications, Indigenous Studies, Research, Data Analytics and other related fields.
• Self‑identify as a member of an Indigenous Group (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis).
• Experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.

Nice To Have

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Thank you, Migwetch, Nakurmiik, Wela’lin, Marsee.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort.

Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!