UBC Science Co-op Indigenous Student Employment Resources

UBC Science Co-op Indigenous students can find employment resources below, including employment and funding opportunities.

Read about The Reconciliation Pole pictured above, which is installed on the southern end of the UBC campus near the Forestry building. The Reconciliation Pole encourages everyone who comes across it to learn more about the history of Indian residential schools and to understand their role in reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

Services for Indigenous Students through UBC Science Co-op

Please find current job opportunities below:

Whether you’re enrolled in UBC Science Co-op or not, we can help you by providing assistance with preparing a resume, cover letter, and practice interviews in your job application process. Our team is here to assist you. Email our office (science.coop@ubc.ca) to book an appointment with a Co-op Coordinator.

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Job Opportunities

BC Public Service Agency

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking to work or already employed in the BC Public Service.

For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, Indigenous applicants can connect with the Indigenous applicant advisor.

Apply to be an intern below.

BC Public Service Agency - Indigenous Youth Internship Program

BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in the provision of facility management, project delivery, energy & sustainability, asset management, workplace advisory and real estate services. With a combined team of over 8,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Their sustainable economic partnerships advance through inclusive supply chain practices, authentic community engagement and transparent business practices.

View their virtual career fair below.

BGIS - Indigenous Career Fair

Canada Revenue Agency - Indigenous Student Employment Program

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers temporary employment throughout Canada to qualified Indigenous students through the CRA’s Indigenous Student Employment Program (ISEP).

Work with the CRA to grow your professional network, refine your skills and learn new ones, gain experience doing various duties, do meaningful and valuable work that matters to Canadians and join an inclusive community committed to your success.

ISEP hires all year round.

Canada Revenue Agency - Indigenous Student Employment Program

Cheakamus Centre

Cheakamus Centre is a centre of excellence for outdoor, environmental and Indigenous cultural education, and a welcoming place for learning, gathering and sharing in nature. Established in 1969, Cheakamus Centre is an overnight environmental education facility located on 165 ha of ecological reserve near Squamish, BC. The Centre is located on the traditional territories of the Chi'yakmesh people of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation in the heart of the newly designated Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.

Cheakamus Centre - Job Opportunities

First Nations Health Authority

The FNHA is a trailblazing organization filled with meaningful work and rich with transformative learning opportunities. Here you will find a sense of direction and belonging, with those who share your drive to create change in the world and in yourself – for better.

First Nations Health Authority - Work With UsFirst Nations Health Authority - Indigenous Student Program Info Sheet

Indigenous Career Fair

The First Nations House of Learning, in partnership with UBC Career Centre, hosts an annual career fair at the Longhouse for Indigenous students and pending graduates looking to meet with prospective employers.

Employers representing a variety of sectors offer insights into summer internship openings, discuss career opportunities, and shed light on their respective workplace cultures.

Indigenous Career Fair

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

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.

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Indigenous Student Employment Program

Paper Excellence

Paper Excellence is a leading pulp and paper producer, headquartered in Canada, with operations in North America and Europe. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Paper Excellence is focused on delivering high-quality products while minimizing its environmental impact. The company is dedicated to supporting the communities where it operates and building long-term relationships with rights holders. For more background, please see Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples | Paper Excellence.

Province of British Columbia - Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) 

This is an opportunity like no other! The program is designed to support Indigenous youth in developing their leadership skills through on-the-job experience, a strong peer network, supportive colleagues, dedicated program employees, and IYIP-specific activities.

Province of British Columbia - Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) 

Two Worlds Consulting - Indigenous Internship Program

TWC values interns for all the ways that they make them better. They offer paid, year-long internships (full-time) with access to the same benefits and learning opportunities enjoyed by other team members. Students work side by side with their experts on a variety of projects in collaboration with Indigenous Nations, the private sector, and government. 

Two Worlds Consulting - Indigenous Internship Program
Deadline: Sunday, February 23rd

UBC Financial Operations

UBC Financial Operations is seeking a Procurement Programs Administrator.  The Procurement Programs Administrator is responsible to support the Procurement Program Advisor and Manager for the overall coordination and oversight of the Procurement Program areas of responsibility - Indigenous procurement, Sustainability (Environmental) and Inclusive procurement.  

UBC Finance - Procurement Programs Administrator

Funding

Ontario Chamber of Commerce: Talent Opportunities Program

The Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) is an initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce designed to help employers located anywhere in Canada hire college and university students on WIL placements. Employers hiring eligible students may receive a wage subsidy up to 70% of the wages (to a maximum of $7,000) for each ‘net new’ placement for the following under-represented groups: Indigenous people, person with disabilities, newcomer to Canada, first year student, visible minority and/or women in STEM.

Learn More about the Talent Opportunities Program

PwC Canada - Scholarship Program for Indigenous Students

PwC Canada is proud to collaborate with Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program to offer support to Indigenous students in their educational path. The scholarship is available to Indigenous post-secondary students who are pursuing a university or college education across Canada.

Learn more about PwC - Scholarship Program for Indigenous Students

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

UBC Science Co-op

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