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Apply to be an intern

Last updated on March 28, 2024

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

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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.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Indigenous Youth Internship Program, you must:

  • Be a person of Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) 
  • Be 19 to 29 years of age as of September 1, 2024
  • Currently reside in British Columbia
  • Have completed Grade 12 graduation as of March 2024, or equivalent with some post-secondary education, or equivalent with a combination of work, life, community, education and/or experience as noted below
  • Have demonstrated leadership potential, either through work, community or volunteer experience

Some examples of demonstrated leadership potential include:

  • Youth representative on a youth council
  • Community governance
  • Organizing your community’s participation in large events/gatherings
  • Coordinating cultural events
  • Board member for an organization

2024/2025 timelines

  • March 2024 Applications accepted for job posting
  • April/May 2024 Applications closed
  • June/July 2025: Applicants interviewed
  • July 2025: Applicants notified
  • September 9, 2024: First day of internship
  • September 9-13, 2024: Orientation week
  • August 31, 2025: Final day of internship program
  • October 2025: Completion Ceremony

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 (i.e., 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

Applications from previous years are not kept on file.

You must submit a new application each year that you apply.

 

Intern speaking at FNLG

IYIP Youth Caucus speaking at First Nations Leaders' Gathering

Additional Information: IYIP Program Administrator

Program coordinator: Gwen Leahy