Successful Internship Program Intake Marks a Strong Start to 2026

February 24, 2026

Northern Development’s internship program closed its latest application intake on February 15, 2026, marking a highly successful recruitment cycle and strong interest from students across the region.

This year’s intake received 68 applications, with at least one applicant from every engaged post-secondary institution. The broad campus representation reflects effective outreach efforts and growing awareness of the program among emerging professionals interested in building careers in Northern BC.

According to Felicia Magee, Senior Director, Economic Development and Programming, the results speak to the strength of recent relationship-building efforts:

“Thanks to Wendy’s hard work over the last two years developing solid relationships with post-secondary institutions, attending on-campus events and career fairs and utilizing the newly created intern-focused communication channels, we’ve hit some pretty spectacular milestones we are celebrating!”

The successful intake highlights the importance of sustained engagement with post-secondary partners and the value of creating clear, student-focused pathways into local government and community-based careers.

Interns from this intake will be placed with host governments across the North, supporting local capacity while gaining hands-on experience in community and economic development. Host communities for this intake include the following Local and First Nation Governments:

This strong response reinforces the internship program’s role in connecting talented graduates with meaningful opportunities in Northern communities, supporting workforce development today while helping build long-term capacity for the future.