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
How to apply
Applications for this year are now closed and will re-open Spring 2026.
When the intern application process has re-opened, applicants can follow the instructions in the intern recruitment postings. Recruitment postings can be found online by searching for Alberta Indigenous Intern Program at the Government of Alberta jobs website.
For other Intern opportunities, visit the Internships and student employment page.
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