Careers at CMHC: Indigenous Internship Program - Fall 2026

Job Requisition ID: 12086  

Position Status: Temporary Full Time 

Position Type: Hybrid 

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required 

Language Designation: English Essential [Bilingual (English/French) is an asset]

Security Requirement:  Reliability Status 

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 students or recent graduates (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) for our Fall 2026 Indigenous internship program beginning in September through December 2026. Our internship program is designed to help you grow, with access to training resources, interesting projects, and networking sessions that support your development and help you discover your full potential.

 What you will need : 

• 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, Law or IT. 


• Self identify 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.

We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application!

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

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!

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