Apply to be an intern
Publication date: May 1, 2026The 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
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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
Applications are now closed for 2026. Check back in March 2027.
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.
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IYIP Youth Caucus speaking at First Nations Leaders' Gathering