Summer 2027 Indigenous Internship Program

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa; Híbrido; CAD 29.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4-month internship with hands-on learn

Accrued vacation days for internship

Training and mentorship opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture with ERGs

Descripción de la vacante

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is offering a Summer 2027 Indigenous Internship Program for Indigenous students or recent graduates (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). The internship runs May through August 2027 with hybrid in-office and remote components.

It provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to CMHC's mandate across various areas. Applicants from diverse educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Strong oral and written communication, excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in the Summer 2027 Indigenous Internship Program from May through August 2027.
• Gain hands-on work experience and contribute to CMHC projects with mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Submit resume for consideration and be open to opportunities across CMHC areas.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Descripción del empleo

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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 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.

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.

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.

Posting closing date:

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

What happens after you apply

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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!