The Local government internship program and First Nations government internship program provide grant funding for municipalities, regional districts and First Nations 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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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.
2009 – 2015 : Economic Development Internship Program*
2013 – Present: Local Government Internship Program
2015: Local Government Planning Internship Program*
2017 – Present: First Nations Government Internship Program
2020 – 2021: Business Development Internship Program(Pilot)*
*Retired Programs
Total number of interns
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Alumni working in local government
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Total number of placements
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Alumni working in First Nations government
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The internship program objectives are:
Internship opportunities are not intended for positions otherwise covered by collective agreements. Host local governments and host First Nations governments are responsible for undertaking consultation with their respective unions to clarify the objectives of this program.
January 6, 2023
February 12, 2023
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.