Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) - AMENDED

The Team
When you take on the role as an intern, with the award-winning Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP), the experience can provide you with an opportunity to contribute and improve relationship-building between Indigenous communities/organizations and the Provincial Government. You will join over 400 alumni that have completed the program since 2007. Interns leave with valuable experience, an alumni network, and professional development that supports you through your career. The IYIP team has three staff members, a Team Lead, Program Coordinator and Program Administrator. All staff members are Indigenous. We encourage youth to grow their careers within the BC Public Service or Indigenous organizations.

IYIP will launch its 20th year in the BC Public Service this September. 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 B.C

The Role
The program provides Indigenous youth professional development and career support through on-the-job experience, a strong peer network, supportive colleagues, dedicated program employees, and IYIP-specific activities.

We have many placements available in ministries across the province. Some of the exciting work you may be involved in could include:

• Ministry specific projects and work assignments;
• Indigenous Project Development;
• Policy analysis and development;
• Indigenous Youth engagement;
• Indigenous Community liaison;
• Event and conference coordination;
• Program delivery; and
• Communications and community development projects.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Due to nature of the program and in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, only Indigenous peoples that are First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit will be considered
• 19 to 29 years of age as of September 1, 2026
• Currently reside in British Columbia
• Grade 12 graduation as of March 2026, or equivalent with some post-secondary education, or equivalent with a combination of work, life, community, education and/or experience as noted below
• Demonstrated leadership potential, either through work, community or volunteer experience, for example:

o Youth representative on a youth council
o Community governance
o Organizing your community’s participation in large events and gatherings
o Co-ordinating cultural events
o Board member for an organization
o Coaching in sport

For questions regarding these positions, please contact IndigenousYouthInternship.Program@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (February 20): flexible work arrangement statements updated to include remote work option.
Amendment (February 19): Internship end date updated.

Internships will begin on September 14, 2026, and end on August 31, 2027.

Internships may be located in multiple communities around the Province of BC, depending on positions and operational requirements. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Some positions may have flexible work options available; these positions may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the Telework Agreement.
Some positions may have full time on-site requirements.
Remote work may be allowed, some positions may be able to work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Each position has different requirements for security screening.
An eligibility list may be established.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.