Graduate Internships (Public Sector)

Graduate Internships are relevant work experience available to Northern graduates for a one-year period with the GNWT; Interns are usually employed in positions related to their field of study.

New student graduates are encouraged to apply for the Graduate Internships in the Public Sector. Expression of Interest Forms are currently being accepted.

Eligibility Criteria:

• you must meet the definition of a northern graduate
• you must have completed your post-secondary program within the six months prior to being hired;
• your post-secondary program must be one of at least 4 semesters in length resulting in a college diploma or university diploma or degree; and
• you must have been registered in a full course load (normally 3 courses per semester) for the two semesters prior to graduating (accommodation can be made to recognize special circumstances for disabled students).

How to Apply:

1. An Expression of Interest Form received on or before January 31, 2009 will receive first consideration for hire. Applications are currently being accepted for 2009 hiring season.
2. Complete the Expression of Interest Form and send it, along with a current copy of your resume to Corporate Human Resource Services (CHRS) at Casuals@gov.nt.ca.
3. Your resume is matched with Internship positions requested by departments. Once CHRS approves a match, the department is free to contact applicants with relevant education and ask if they are interested in applying for the internship position.
4. An interview is arranged and takes place to assess personal suitability. As with all staffing in the GNWT, the Affirmative Action Policy is applied in staffing internship positions.

Contact:

Corporate Human Resource Services: Casuals@gov.nt.ca