Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) AMENDED

Abbotsford - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Team
When you take on the role as an intern with the award-winning Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) theexperience 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 valuableexperience 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 welcomesexceptional 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:

oYouth representative on a youth council
oCommunity governance
oOrganizing your communitys participation in large events and gatherings
oCo-ordinating cultural events
oBoard member for an organization
o Coaching in sport

For questions regarding these positions please contact .

About this Position:
Amendment(February 19): Internship end date updated.

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

Internships may be located in multiple communities around the Province of BC depending on positions and operational 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.

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 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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis 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 youve 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 Assistancepage of MyHR.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionThe TeamWhen you take on the role as an intern with the award-winning Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) theexperience can provide you with an opportunity to contribute and improve relationship-building between Indigenous communities/organizations and the Provincial Government. Yo...