INTERNSHIPS

The local and First Nation government internship programs provide grant funding for municipalities, regional districts and First Nation governments within Northern Development’s service region to assist with the cost of hosting an intern for a 12-month period.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The internship programs provide a high level of professional development and hands-on training that help prepare recent graduates with the skills, experience and connections they need to propel their career forward.

We gratefully acknowledge the partnership and support of the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) for funding one local government internship position in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

PROGRAM EVOLUTION

2009 – 2015 : Economic Development Internship Program*
2013 – Present: Local Government Internship Program
2015: Local Government Planning Internship Program*
2017 – Present: First Nation Government Internship Program
2020 – 2021: Business Development Internship Program(Pilot)*

*Retired Programs

155

Total number of interns

 (to date)

52

Alumni working in local government

  (to date)

161

Total number of placements

 (to date)

16

Alumni working in FIRST NATION government

 (to date)

HOST INTERNSHIP COMMUNITIES 2025

Local Government

  • Village of Telkwa
  • City of Quesnel
  • Village of Valemount
  • Village of Fraser Lake
  • Village of Logan Lake
  • Village of Pouce Coupe
  • Regional District Of Kitimat-Stikine

First Nation Government

  • Sasuchan Development Corporation/Takla Nation
  • Lake Babine First Nation
  • Yekooche First Nation
  • Gitga’at First Nation

HOST DOWNLOADS

2025 Application Guide 2024 Application Guide Application Appendix Application Form Reporting Form ACTUAL EXPENSES TEMPLATE
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INTERN DOWNLOADS

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PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The internship program objectives are:

  • Accelerate operational learning and permanent career placement In local government and First Nation government
  • Provide results focused professional training with Northern Development Initiative Trust and host communities
  • Promote career development, advancement opportunities and quality of life in Northern B.C.
  • Help interns develop competencies essential to government administration
  • Allow for the flexibility of learning experiences where First Nation governments and local governments wish to jointly offer a placement for an intern

Internship opportunities are not intended for positions otherwise covered by collective agreements. Host local governments and host First Nation governments are responsible for undertaking consultation with their respective unions to clarify the objectives of this program.

HOST APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 15

INTERN APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 15

APPLY FOR FUNDING

Host local/First Nation governments application form

CONTACT US

If you’d like to discuss your project in further detail with Northern Development staff, please contact us by email, phone, or filling out the form below. Also, we encourage you to reach out to us if you think you are eligible for funding for categories that are not specified here.

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