Equity Internship Program
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Job Description
The Team
Help create a ministry where everyone feels like they belong.
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure all employees contribute in meaningful ways bring their full self to work and celebrate their differences. The Ministry focuses on reducing poverty creating opportunities and increasing inclusion. The ministry provides strategic leadership and quality services that empower British Columbians to share in the provinces prosperity with a vision to participate fully in their community and to reach their full potential.
The Equity Internship Program (EIP) is a 12month internship program for those that identify as Black Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) and/or TwoSpirit lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer intersex asexual and/or other community members 2SLGBTQIA).
The goals of the EIP are to:
Encourage BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA people to consider careers within SDPR
Recruit a more representative workforce
Support the development of leadership skills for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA people
Help address social and economic barriers that exist for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA people
The interns will work in one of two teams:
1. Policy and Research Associate on Strategic Partnerships and Engagement team
2. Project Coordinator on the Community and Employer Initiatives team and The Operations team
The timeline for the hiring process is:
May to June
Early/MidMay: Applicants are notified if they are moving forward in the process
Early/MidMay: Applicants complete written assignment
Early/MidJune: Interview period
Mid/Late June: Applicants references are contacted
July to August
Mid July: Applicants are notified about the outcome and criminal record checks are completed
Mid/Late July: Successful applicants receive letters of employment
September
September 2 5 2025: EIP team hosts orientation week for interns
September 8 2025: Interns join their work teams
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
Selfidentify as BIPOC and/or 2SLGBTQIA
Currently live in BC
Secondary school graduation or equivalent (for example GED)
Two years related experience and demonstrated leadership potential
Related experience may be gained through work community or volunteer opportunities and may include:
Managing projects or project components
Supporting the design delivery and/or evaluation of projects or programs
Searching gathering and examining information and summarizing the research findings
Developing presentations and/or support materials for meetings or events
Organizing and prioritizing your and/or other peoples work
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Please see the attached Job Profiles for specifics about the divisions and teams.
For questions regarding this position please contact or .
About this Position:
We have two 2 fulltime temporary opportunities from September 2025 until August 2026. Applicants may choose to apply for both positions. Please note that there will be a separate assignment and interview scheduled for each position within the same timeframe.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. Note: If a previous record exists this does not automatically exclude the applicant.
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 adiverse workplaceto 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.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) applicants. 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 application (both resume and questionnaire) must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
Our team is committed to making the application process equitable. If you have any questions or need an accommodation please email Sheralie Taylor at .
Some possible accommodations may include submitting your resume and/or questionnaire in an alternative way.
For more information about accommodations visit the Canadian Human Rights Commissions FAQs.
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 comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
