Internships Program

By tlpeters

Feb

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2024

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2025 Internship Opportunities Now Open for Applications!

Program Overview

The internship is a one-year temporary job assignment, supplemented by various learning and development opportunities including workshops, networking, and more. The internship program is designed to support interns in growing their skills and knowledge of government.

Interns can expect to attend workshops in the areas of career planning, conflict management, EDI and Anti-Racism in the workplace, emotional intelligence, understanding government job eligibility and much more to help build a solid foundation for working in the civil service.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible for a work permit.
Have completed a post-secondary program within the last 36 months.

The PEI Public Service Commission is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Current Opportunities

“Internships are for one-year temporary assignments. Internship applications are currently being accepted for a start date of May 2025.

Please follow the link to apply.

To view the participating departments and the position details, see here.

Internship Length

Internships will be for one-year temporary assignments starting each May.

Internship Advantages

The Government of PEI Internship Program is designed to support a centralized, cohort approach to on-boarding and professional development. Participants can expect:

Extensive training and professional development opportunities;
Access to peer guidance and career support;
Opportunity to network with others in the public service;
Connecting and engaging with a cohort of professionals; and
Ability to apply for internal job competitions after 1 year of continuous service.