Amendment: Application deadline extended.
Strengthening Ontario, together.
A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.
For those who share this ambition, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.Consider a rewarding internship with the Ontario Public Service!The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is a 12-month paid internship program designed to provide recent Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) post-secondary graduates, with the opportunity to gain professional level work experience and a pathway through which they can build and develop transferable skills that can be used to gain sustained employment in their field of choice. You will be working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.
Personal InformationThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace. To enable this commitment and advance broader organizational objectives, this dedicated internship has been created for eligible applicants who self-identify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis, Inuit). As part of the application process, all applicants must respond to a self-attestation. Applicants who do not self-identify as Indigenous or who choose not to identify will not be eligible.
Information SessionInterested in learning more about the Indigenous Internship Program, how we work and what to expect? We are hosting an information session for interested applicants, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with our senior leaders about the Indigenous Internship Program and the OPS. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a Question-and-Answer session for any additional information you may be seeking.
If you are interested in attending the information session,
please sign up here.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
We offer a variety of internships in diverse career fields. You may apply to as many of the following positions as you wish. Click on the Job Types below to see the full job ad and to APPLY TODAY!
To learn more about the ministries recruiting for the following positions, access the following link:
Ministries | ontario.ca.
Financial ManagementAvailable locations: Guelph, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Toronto Financial Management Intern (Treasury Board Secretariat, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
Communications Available locations: Guelph, Toronto Communications Intern (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development)
Policy Development Available locations: Guelph, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto Policy Intern (Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Ministry of Economic development, Job Creation and Trade)
Policy Intern (Cabinet Office)
Program and Service Delivery Available locations: Elora, Fort Frances, Gore Bay, Guelph, Kemptville, Lindsay, London, New Liskeard, Peterborough, Ridgetown, Sault Ste. Marie, Stratford, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Verner Program and Service Delivery Intern (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Northern Development, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development)
Project Management Available locations: Elora, Fort Frances, Gore Bay, Guelph, Kemptville, Lindsay, London, New Liskeard, Ridgetown, Stratford, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Verner Project Management Intern (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Mines).
Human Resources Available locations: Sudbury, Toronto Human Resources Intern (Ministry of Northern Development, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism).
Human Resources Intern (Cabinet Office).
Indigenous Relations Available locations: Peterborough, North Bay, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Indigenous Relations Intern (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Mines)
Indigenous Relations Intern (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
Planning Available locations: Aurora, Aylmer, Guelph, Kemptville, Kingston, Midhurst, Pembroke, Peterborough, Vineland Resource Liaison Intern (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
Administration Available locations: Sault Ste. Marie Division Support Clerk Intern (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
Sciences Available locations: Peterborough Aquatic Research Biologist Intern (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
To apply, click on the job types above to see the full job ad and submit an application.How do I qualify?
General Program Eligibility Criteria
You must meet the mandatory eligibility criteria by the first day of employment.
Mandatory:• In order to be eligible for the Indigenous Internship Program, you must self-identify as an Indigenous person. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
• The Indigenous Internship Program is open to all Indigenous applicants who have graduated or will complete the requirements to graduate with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate from a recognized or legally authorized post-secondary institution in the last five years (May 2019-August 2024).
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
Note: certain position may have additional eligibility requirements based on the nature of the role. Please refer to the specific job ad for details.For more information about the Indigenous Internship Program, please visit the
Indigenous Internship Program webpage.
Other Student and New Graduate Opportunities
We offer a variety of summer jobs in diverse career fields.
See what summer opportunities are currently available!Also, check out all the
other student and new professional opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.