2026 Summer Student Program

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview Join the WSIB this summer: Where potential meets purpose. At the WSIB, we believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Here, your potential isn’t just recognized—it’s unleashed, as you help support those who have been injured or made ill on the job and shape safer, healthier workplaces across Ontario. Every day, our team makes a lasting impact. WSIB is more than a workplace—it’s a community where your enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and expertise are celebrated. Join us and discover how your talents can be transformed into meaningful action. We’re committed to your growth, offering opportunities for personal and professional development within a culture grounded in compassion, integrity and teamwork. This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in‑office work arrangement up to 5 days a week in 2026. Summer Student Recruitment As a summer team member at the WSIB, you’ll dive into meaningful projects, gaining hands‑on experience that brings your classroom learning to life. Your contributions matter—you’ll make a real impact while developing skills and confidence that will serve you well into the future. We’re dedicated to investing in your growth, with comprehensive training and development opportunities at every stage, including our Career Ignite Conference, which offers students the chance to build professional skills and network with senior leaders from across the organization—all during an inspiring, in‑person event. Join us and be part of a team committed to helping people and making Ontario safer, healthier, and more equitable for all. We value and celebrate diversity, striving to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and respected. Your unique perspective is important to us. We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds—including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity—to apply. We’re committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know—we’ll ensure your needs are met. Summer Student Opportunities Operations Our Operations team directly helps people who have been injured or made ill because of work. This team is committed to helping people with a safe and timely recovery and return to work. Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include: Care Navigation Contract Management Healthcare Payment Health Services Management Mental Stress Injuries Program Professional Practice Return to Work Serious Injury Program Service Excellence Our Service Excellence team is dedicated to supporting the WSIB's customers. We help businesses register online, pay premiums, and create safer workplaces. We also assist individuals with reporting workplace injuries or illnesses, receiving benefit payments, and answering questions about their claims. Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include: Employer Account Services Claims Registration Health and Safety Program Design and Enablement Program Effectiveness Service Excellence Administrative Workforce Management Technology Our Technology team supports the organization by providing electronic solutions, data analysis and reporting, and managing our vendors and suppliers. Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include: Business and Advanced Analytics Customer and Channel Experience Information Management Shared Service IT Portfolio and Planning IT Performance Management IT Security and Risk Management IT Application Management Services Client Engagement and Service Delivery Finance Our Finance team is responsible for the financial health and integrity of the organization, and accountable for the funds required to support people with injuries or illnesses in their recovery and return to work. Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include: Actuarial Services Cash Disbursements Loss of Retirement Income Procurement Analysis, Reporting and Quality Treasury People Our People team provides comprehensive human resources advice and services to the organization, supporting strategic business outcomes through our people. Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include: Accessibility Office Campus Recruitment & Partnerships Communications Emergency Management & Business Continuity Employee and Labour Relations Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Business Ethics HR Analytics Language Services Learning and Development Talent Acquisition Risk and Governance The Governance team supports, educates and champions effective governance across the organization. The Risk team helps improve internal decision‑making and reporting, and informs enterprise‑wide decisions. Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include: Corporate Compliance Corporate Risk Management Services Enterprise Portfolio Governance Legal Services Office of the President Real Estate and Facilities Management Services Strategy and Planning Professional Requirements and Qualifications Legally authorized to work in Ontario, Canada full time (36.25 hours/week) Currently be a post‑secondary student who is enrolled as a full‑time, post‑secondary student in a recognized institution in September 2026. Applicants may also apply to the position if they are returning to studies in the next academic term or have completed the requirements for graduation within the last six (6) months. Final year students will need to provide proof of enrollment for their last semester. Available to work for the entire duration of the summer (May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026) full time with no planned absences. If you advance in the job recruitment process, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work legally in Canada. All Applications Must Include The Following Resume and cover letter in a single MS Word or PDF document Copy of your most recent GPA transcript First year students can submit letter of enrollment if official transcript is not available Proof of enrollment for the September 2025 and/or September 2026 school year Final year students will need to provide proof of enrollment for their last semester. Summer Student Recruitment Timeline Applications Open: November 19, 2025 - January 14, 2026 Resume screening and assessments: January - February, 2026 Interviews: January - March, 2026 Offers: February - April 2026 Start date/orientation: May 4, 2026 How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our website between November 19, 2025 and January 14, 2026 and apply to the “2026 Summer Student Program” posting on our Careers page. More Information More information about the Summer Student program can be found on our Student Programs page. Equitable and Accessible Recruitment Process We’re committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know—we’ll ensure your needs are met. Visit our website to learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion and read our Accessibility Policy. Privacy Statement Personal information will be collected from your resume, application, cover letter and/or references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 and will be used by the Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties to assess/validate your qualifications and/or determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. We appreciate the interest of all candidates. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. The WSIB is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in order to apply for these positions, please contact campus_recruitment@wsib.on.ca. Employees of the WSIB have important ethical responsibilities, including the obligation to place the public interest above personal interests. Job applicants are therefore required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre if you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure. As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires all prospective candidates to undergo a criminal records name check prior to or at any time following hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr