Apply to be an intern

The one-year opportunity – led by the BC Public Service Agency – welcomes exceptional Indigenous youth ages 19 to 29 and supports interns through:

• 9 months of work in a ministry
• 3 months of work at an Indigenous organization in BC

On this page

• 2025/2026 timelines
• How to apply
• Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service

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2026/2027 timelines

• March 2026 Applications accepted for job posting
• April 30, 2026 Applications closed
• May/June 2026: Applicants interviewed
• July 2026: Applicants notified
• September 18, 2026: First day of internship
• September 14 to 18, 2026: Orientation week
• August 31, 2027: Final day of internship program
• October 2027: Completion Ceremony

How to apply

You're required to submit your:

• Application form
• Résumé
• One reference form filled by a member of an Indigenous community you are connected to (for example: An Elder, teacher, coach, youth worker, Indigenous organization or post-secondary Indigenous department, urban organization, or Friendship Centre, hereditary or elected Chief or leader)
• One reference form filled out by a past employer or volunteer position

Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking to work or already employed in the BC Public Service.

For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, Indigenous applicants can connect with the Indigenous applicant advisor.