Alberta Indigenous Intern Program

Overview

The Alberta Indigenous Intern Program (AIIP) is a paid internship program that supports recent First Nation, Inuit and Métis post-secondary graduates. 

Working in one of the Alberta government’s ministries, interns will have an opportunity for professional and personal growth, mentorship, and skills development through work projects, training and events.

During the 2-year internship, interns will:

• Year 1: work for 12 months in a provincial government ministry (host ministry)
• Year 2: work for 6 months with an Indigenous community partner, or organization that serves a large number of Indigenous people
• Year 2: work for the final 6 months of the internship with the host ministry 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• (a) provide proof of First Nations, Inuit or Métis status or membership; or (b) self-identify as First Nation, Inuit or Métis and with a letter of support from a First Nation, Band, Tribal Council, Metis Settlement, Métis Local, the Métis Nation of Alberta or an Indigenous business or organization
• have graduated from an accredited university or college in the last 2 years

For AIIP opportunities and further details, visit the Alberta jobs page.

How to apply

You can apply by:

• searching the Government of Alberta jobs website for Alberta Indigenous Intern Program recruitment postings
• applying once internships are advertised following the instructions in the postings

Contact

Connect with Indigenous Relations:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: indigenouswomensinitiatives@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 780-644-3857
Toll free: 310-0000 before the previous phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-4019

Address:
Alberta Indigenous Relations
Indigenous Women’s Initiatives
10th Floor, Forestry Building
9920 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2M4