Public Service Internship Program

The Public Service Internship Program provides recent university and college graduates with direct work experience and an orientation to government. The program encourages recent post-secondary graduates to consider a career in public service.

The program also provides an opportunity to rehire BC Public Service co-op alumni after graduation as public service interns.  

For more information about the program, please read Article 34.5 Public Service Internship Program in the BCGEU Collective Agreement (PDF, 3.7MB)

Eligibility requirements

Interns hired under this program must have completed a relevant academic program within 12 months prior to applying. Relevant academic programs: two-year diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada.

What do interns gain from the program?

• Paid experience working in the BC Public Service
• Opportunities to learn about different roles within government and potential career paths
• Networking with other professionals and BC Public Service employees
• Access to potential further employment opportunities in the BC Public Service
• Experience working on meaningful projects

Apply

Available Public Service Internship opportunities may be advertised on the BC Public Service current job postings portal or on BC post-secondary institution job boards.  

Resources

Public Service Intern Hiring – Co-op Connect Hub

Salary Look up – Public Service Internship Program

Job Store – Public Service Intern Job Profile #123650 (IDIR Restricted)