Apply to be an intern

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

• Nine months of work in a ministry
• Three months of work at an Indigenous organization in BC

On this page

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

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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.

2025/2026 timelines

• March 2025 Applications accepted for job posting
• April/May 2025 Applications closed
• June/July 2025: Applicants interviewed
• July 2025: Applicants notified
• September 8, 2025: First day of internship
• September 8-12, 2025: Orientation week
• August 31, 2026: Final day of internship program
• October 2026: 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