lorrilee@yunccn.UUCP (Lorrilee McGregor) (12/19/89)
Native Internship Program
NIP offers employment opportunities for Aboriginal students, secondary
and post-secondary, in Employment and Immigration Canada offices during
the summer months between April and mid-September. This program helps
Native students gain valuable on-the-job training and practical work
experience.
Who Is Eligible?
Candidates must be Aboriginal students who are defined as: Indian
(status or non-status), Metis or Inuit; someone who is a Canadian
Citizen and registered full-time at a secondary, post-secondary or
vocational school during the preceding year and whose intent is to
return to school full-time the following year.
What Kind of Jobs Are Available?
Examples of some of the most common jobs in the past include:
Receptionist/Enquiry Clerk Administration Support Clerk
Employment Counsellor Assistant Student Placement Officer
Project Officer Immigration Officer
Number and Location of Jobs
This will vary from year to year but there are usually about 90 to 110
jobs across Ontario and most often they are located in cities and towns
that have a Native population in the area.
Rate of Pay
Hourly rates are dependent upon academic qualifications, meaning that
wages increase with the students level of education. Salaries may range
from approximately $ 6.50 an hour for secondary students, $7.50 to $8.20
an hour for college students and $8.20 to $11.00 an hour for university
students.
Reported Benefits
These are some of the benefits that Native students say they have gained
from being part of the Native Internship Program;
- improved communication skills through dealing with the public and
working with co-workers in a team setting
- increased self-confidence
- became more familiar with office and administrative procedures
- obtained a good employment reference to use in my future job search
- became more aware of useful government employment programs
When and Where to Apply
Students are advised to apply early, since many of the interviews are
held as early as mid April.
Applicants should complete the PSC application or COSEP application
(Career Oriented Summer Employment Program) available at any Canada
Employment Centre and/or a Canada Employment Centre for Students (CECS).
Apply in the location where you are interested in working.
COSEP is another good government summer employment program which is
highly recommended for Native students. The COSEP application form
outlines details of the program.
If students want to be considered for both NIP and COSEP, complete a
COSEP application (indicating "to be considered for NIP also" on the top
right hand corner of the front page) and submit by February 28. It is
recommended that a resume be attached.
For further information on the Native Internship Program or to obtain a
full listing of available jobs, contact:
N.I.P. Coordinator Employment & Immigration Canada
Suite 700
4900 Yonge Street
North York, Ontario
(416) 224-4893 M2N 6A8