Indigenous Student Employment Program

7 months ago


Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Your Challenge

Are you a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit person? Do you want to gain valuable work experience in your field of study? Are you interested in working on leading-edge projects of value to Canada? Are you looking for amazing learning opportunities in a creative and diverse environment?

The NRC Indigenous Student Employment Program provides students with practical career-related experience in research and development, engineering, and technology, administration, library science, computer science, trades, business, technology advice services, finance, human resources, and other professions. Students work in a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment, while having access to superior equipment, facilities and expertise.

As a student at the NRC, you’ll contribute to interesting projects in an environment where teamwork, initiative, and creativity are nurtured. Positions are offered across the NRC in various locations. Remote options may be available under certain circumstances.

The NRC is committed to building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous researchers, innovators, Knowledge Keepers, communities and partners to work together on the critical issues facing us today. Learn more about the NRC and Indigenous collaboration online.

Length of Term

Student work terms last for approximately sixteen weeks (four months). Work can occur full-time during a non-academic semester and part-time during an academic semester.

Who can apply?

You are eligible for the NRC Student Employment Program if:

You self-declare as an Indigenous person* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis). First Nations: In Canada, an Indigenous grouping composed of many different nations having their own origin, history and culture, and whose members have called North America home for thousands of years Métis: In Canada, an Indigenous People whose members are of mixed First Nations and European ancestry, are united by a common origin, history and culture Inuit (Inuk): In Canada, an Indigenous People that inhabits or that traditionally inhabited the northern regions and Arctic coasts of Canada known as Inuit Nunangat, and whose members are united by a common origin, history and culture You have obtained a High School diploma (or grade 12 equivalent) You are studying at a recognized educational institution and are returning to full-time studies in the next semester

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for the Indigenous Student Employment program please include the following in your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from searches.

Resume Most recent transcript: University/College/High school (grade 12 or equivalent) An electronic copy is sufficient, it does not have to be an official version To attach your transcript click the “add a document” in the Second language evaluation results field Additionally, in order to maximize your chances of being considered for opportunities, ensure to include your preferred location(s) in the Preferred Work Location(s) section of the application Self-declare as an Indigenous person - First Nation, Métis, or Inuit (Inuk) - in your application Under Employment Equity in the Job Specific Information section of the application

Compensation

From $600 to $1299 per week (37.5 hrs) Salaries are determined based on the number of academic semesters a student has completed.

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