BC’s Public Service’s Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
Our Intern Job Posting is now up for the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, 2012/13 program year. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 18, 2012.
The Aboriginal Youth Internship program offers an innovative, 12 month paid internship program ($1,564.13 Bi-weekly) that is culturally responsive and supported. Successful candidates will work for nine (9) months in a government Ministry followed by three (3) months in a selected Aboriginal organization.
Program starts September 04, 2012 and runs to August 30, 2013.
We're looking for youth who communicate well, have strong writing and research skills, embrace learning opportunities, enjoy new challenges and are engaged in their Aboriginal, youth or academic communities!
To apply for the program, you must be:
--Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
--29 years of age or under as of September 4, 2012
--Residing in BC
You must also have:
--A minimum of grade 12 (at time of application) with some post-secondary education or equivalent work, life and education experience;
--Leadership aptitude or experience, either through work or volunteering; and
--Good knowledge of Aboriginal governments/organizations and the Aboriginal population that you represent (i.e. First Nations Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Métis Nation BC, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Aboriginal community organizations, etc.).
PROCESS FOR APPLYING
1. Go to our program website for an overview of the program: http://employment.gov.bc.ca/Aboriginal_Youth_Internship_Program
2. Once you review, go to the job posting:
https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=9907
3. The following link is available to assist with the process:
http://blog.gov.bc.ca/careeradvisor/2011/10/resumes-and-cover-letters/
4. Fill in the online form.
5. Submit your resume and cover letter electronically.
· In your cover letter, state your three top Ministries of interest (list available on the site).
6. Submit your two (2) Letter of Reference Forms (Fax to Amanda Horncastle, AYIP Administrator at 250-387-0749)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, May 18, 2012
If you have questions about the program, please contact Stephanie Papik, Program Lead Stephanie.Papik@gov.bc.caor Allison Beardsworth, Program Coordinator, Allison.Beardsworth@gov.bc.caat 250-356-7949.
If you have questions or need assistance with the applications process, please contact Amanda Horncastle, Program Administrator, Amanda.Horncastle@gov.bc.caat 250-387-0460.
Allison Beardsworth, Program Coordinator - Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
The Learning Centre |Talent Management Division | BC Public Service Agency
Fourth Floor, 716 Courtney Street | Victoria BC | V8W 1C2
PHONE: 250-507-7405
MyHR@gov.bc.ca|250.952.6000 |Toll Free 1.877.277.0772
http://employment.gov.bc.ca/aboriginal_youth_internship_program
