The Local Government Internship program provides grant funding for municipalities and regional districts within Northern Development’s service area to assist with the cost of hosting a local government intern for a 12-month period.
View MaterialsThe internship program promises to provide a high level of professional development and training that will prepare recent graduates for roles in local government. The program is expected to provide interns with the knowledge and experience they need to take the next step in a fulfilling and satisfying career and the contacts to obtain a permanent position within local government.
*Please review eligibility requirements, deadlines and other information outlined in program guide.
Host local governments should email their completed application package by email to info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca by January 7th.
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*Interested internship candidates should email their completed application package by email to info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca by February 14.
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The internship program objectives are:
Internship opportunities are not intended for positions otherwise covered by collective agreements. Host local governments are responsible for undertaking consultation with their respective unions to clarify the objectives of this program.
Host local governments should email their completed host local government application package to info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca by January 7.
Interested internship candidates should email their completed intern application package to info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca by February 14.
Please review all program documents in detail as incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Complete application forms with all required attachments should be provided electronically to Northern Development by email.
Email: info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Email UsIf 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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