Indigenous Internship Program (IIP)

 

JEDI partners with host organizations to provide job placements to recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates. The IIP participants benefit by gaining on-the-job experience, skills, and capabilities in their field of study with a long-term objective of securing full-time employment with the host organization.

 
 

Hosting an IIP

Businesses looking to host an intern should submit the following to JEDI:

  • A letter describing the organization’s interest in hosting an intern

  • An orientation plan for the intern

  • A work plan, including anticipated knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern

Who can be a Host Organization?

  • Provincial and Federal government departments and agencies

  • Crown Corporations

  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs)

  • Not-for-profit organizations

  • Indigenous communities and organizations

  • JEDI's industry partners

Intern Eligibility

To be eligible for the Indigenous Internship Program:

  • Indigenous applicants must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma, with preference being given to those with a university degree

  • Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institute within the last 3 years

  • Indigenous applicant is currently unemployed or underemployed

  • Applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada

How to Apply:

  • Funds for this program are limited, therefore all employer applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Not all employer applications will be approved. Potential host organizations who have identified a potential Indigenous post-secondary graduate should include the graduate’s name and resume in the application

  • Potential interns are required to submit an up-to-date resume detailing the individual’s skills and work experience as well as a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the program. If they are not part of an employer application, potential interns should include a list of potential employers with their application

  • All employer and intern applicants can submit a request to apply to JEDI’s Provincial Indigenous Employment Coordinator, Nisa Kennedy at: Nisa.Kennedy@jedinb.ca

IIP Guidelines

IIP is overseen by the IIP Working Group and coordinated by the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI). The IIP Working Group and JEDI meet at least twice a year to gather information on the progress of the IIP, and provide recommendations and contacts with respect to the program. JEDI is responsible to its funding partners in the federal and provincial government, private and Indigenous sectors.

For more information on IIP, please contact JEDI at 1-506-444-5650, 1-888-884-9870 or email info@jedinb.ca.