Indigenous Internship Program, Fall 2025

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

• Accrued vacation.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive culture and work environment, along with employee resource groups such as our young professionals network, will allow you to meet, connect, and build a community with other students.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

We are hiring Indigenous Student Interns for our Fall internships Program for students and recent graduates (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis).   This is a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience.  We are looking for students who are interested in working in a variety of disciplines.

What you need to succeed: 

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in a post secondary program in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Social Science, Urban Planning, Human Resources, Psychology or IT. 
• Self identifies as a member of an Indigenous Group.
• Experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience or volunteer activities.   
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.

Nice to have:

•  Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset, but not required.

Thank you, Migwetch, Nakurmiik, Wela’lin, Marsee.

Closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!