Welcome to the Canadian Indigenous Students Portal!
Powered by Indigenous.Link ®, this highly specialized education portal is fully-dedicated to assisting Indigenous Students in researching and acquiring educational opportunities. Training resources, skill development, scholarship opportunities, and internships make this site ideal for Indigenous Students in all stages of their education. Students.Indigenous.Link provides some of the best Indigenous Student opportunities in Canada.
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LEVEL Youth Policy Program (BC)
Publisher: Vancouver Foundation Date: October 14th, 2026
Categories: youth students public policy Type: Community Poster
Learn to influence public policy with the LEVEL Youth Policy Program (@level_vf). The program welcomes all Indigenous, racialized immigrant and refugee youth living in B.C. You must be 19-29 years old. You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Understand key concepts about public policy and how Canadian and Indigenous governments work
• Work towards influencing policy and systems change in a supportive and culturally conscious setting
• Learn from leaders and organizers in policy, law, journalism, and more
Applications open now until October 30.
Training / Formation
Publisher: Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery Date: September 24th, 2026
Categories: careers students opportunity Type: Community Poster
Up for a new career challenge?
We’re expanding our green building and retrofit offerings.
Upskill your trades knowledge with Quick Train Canada:
• New short-cycle courses now available
• From accredited postsecondary institutions
• Registration open now
• Partial funding available
Envie de relever un nouveau défi professionnel?
Nous élargissons notre offre en construction et en rénovation écologiques.
Développe tes compétences dans les métiers spécialisés avec Voie Rapide
• De nouvelles microformations maintenant offertes
• Par des établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire agréés
• Inscriptions ouvertes dès maintenant
• Possibilité de financement partiel
New Student Opportunities at Canada Life!
Publisher: Canada Life Date: September 23rd, 2026
Categories: careers students opportunity Type: Community Poster
Grow with us
Accelerate your career and put your skills, training and enthusiasm to good use. Discover your opportunity at one of Canada's top financial institutions.
Co-op, internship and new graduate opportunities
If you’re a student or new graduate looking for a career, we have an opportunity for you – where you’ll have the chance to build your professional network and learn new skills. Students will have the option to return for future placements with the potential to build a career at Canada Life.
Recently graduated? We offer specialized opportunities for new graduates through our actuarial, accounting and leadership programs.
Indigenous Student Internship Program / Programme de stages pour étudiants et étudiantes autochtones
Publisher: CGI Date: September 22nd, 2026
Categories: coops internships students careers Type: Community Poster
Are you an Indigenous post-secondary student in Ontario, or Atlantic Canada and ready to launch your career journey? Embark on a transformative journey with our Indigenous Student Internship program!
Application deadline: October 2, 2026
The program offers exciting internship opportunities in Ontario & Atlantic Canada with a start date of January 2027 and flexible work terms that vary between 4-12 months, in a variety of roles:
• Junior Business Analyst
• Project Intern
• Junior Full Stack Java Developer
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18-32/hour. This role is an existing vacancy.
Êtes-vous un étudiant ou une étudiante autochtone de niveau postsecondaire au Québec qui veut lancer sa carrière? Participez au programme de stages pour étudiants et étudiantes autochtones!
Date limite pour postuler: 2 octobre 2026
Vous aurez l’occasion unique de faire des stages au Québec à partir de janvier 2027. Ces stages varient entre quatre et douze mois et couvrent les domaines suivants :
• Analyste d’affaires junior(e)
• Stagiaire de projets
• Développeur ou développeuse junior(e)
CGI offre une estimation raisonnable de la fourchette salariale pour ce poste. Le calcul de cette fourchette dépend de divers facteurs, notamment le niveau de compétence, le marché géographique, l’expérience, la formation ainsi que les licences et certifications professionnelles. Les décisions en matière de rémunération dépendent des particularités de chaque cas. Une estimation raisonnable de cette fourchette salariale se situe entre 18$ et 32$. Ce poste est vacant.
Indigenous Empowerment Scholarship Program
Publisher: BCI Date: September 21st, 2026
Categories: scholarship students careers Type: Community Poster
BCI’s Indigenous Empowerment Scholarship Program is available to Indigenous students enrolled in business-related studies at post-secondary institutions across Canada. The program offers hands-on work experience at BCI, creating opportunities to develop professional skills and helping recipients excel further.
Financial Assistance
$15,000 financial assistance for tuition, books, and living expenses that will be disbursed in two equal payments, one prior to the work term and one directly after.
Mentorship and Guidance
One-on-one mentorship and career guidance from previous scholarship recipients and/or BCI professionals.
Opportunities for Work Experience
Four-month or eight-month work term in Victoria, BC, as part of BCI’s Campus Program (January or May start date).
Now Recruiting Carpenter Journeypersons
Publisher: Jardeg Date: September 16th, 2026
Categories: careers youth students Type: Community Poster
We are recruiting Carpenter Journeypersons
Fish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Calgary AB (LOA Available)
Jardeg is currently recruiting Carpenter Journeypersons to work with Technical Workforce Inc. on the Fish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Calgary, AB!
Living Out Allowance (LOA) is available for eligible candidates outside of the Calgary area. LOA is $145 per day worked. We welcome applications from skilled tradespeople across Canada who are looking to join a major infrastructure project with long-term opportunities.
This position follows a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule, with the possibility of working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a Carpenter Journeyperson Certificate from a recognized provincial training authority
• Non-ticketed carpenters must provide proof of hours relevant to the industrial carpentry trade
• Experience with concrete formwork is required (4+ years)
• Fall Protection certification is considered an asset
Get ready to grow!
Publisher: OMERS Date: September 8th, 2026
Categories: careers opportunity students Type: Community Poster
Unlock Your Potential
Learn about student opportunities with OMERS
Closing date: Sept 20, 2026
From Toronto to London to Singapore, students across our organization gain hands-on experience by contributing to meaningful, real-world work throughout their terms.
Our student roles range from 4 to 12 months. We recruit students for roles in Technology, Investments, and those focused on our corporate functions, such as Accounting, Human Resources, Procurement, Finance and Strategy. Roles offered will vary each term based on business needs.
Early Investor Program | Toronto
Publisher: CPP Investments Date: September 8th, 2026
Categories: careers opportunity students Type: Community Poster
Launch your investing career with purpose at CPP Investments.
Designed for undergraduate students in their final year of study, the Early Investor Program gives you the opportunity to join a specialized investment team as an Analyst, gain exposure to global public and private markets, and contribute to meaningful work that supports our purpose: helping more than 22 million Canadians build financial security in retirement.
Designed to foster early-career development, the program combines hands-on experience with a strong foundation in investment concepts, personalized mentorship, cross-team learning and practical skill-building. You’ll conduct research, support investment analysis and contribute to investment decisions while developing expertise in a specific asset class. Through structured training, mentorship and early responsibility, you’ll build the technical and analytical skills needed for a career in investing.
Boston Pizza is hiring / BP recherche du personnel
Publisher: Boston Pizza Date: July 23rd, 2026
Categories: careers youth students Type: Community Poster
Boston Pizza is hiring Cooks and Servers across Canada!
Why Is BP A Great Place To Work?
• What is important to you matters to us, so we have raised the bar to provide flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle and contributes to your life-work balance
• Come for a job, stay for a career – there are exciting opportunities for career growth within the restaurant or at Boston Pizza head office
• Build relationships and give back to your local community
• Boston Pizza Scholarship Program *
• Management Training Programs, Leadership Development conferences and access to dynamic mentorship programs and initiatives
• A respectful culture and work environment where your feedback matters
• Fantastic reward and recognition programs
BP recherche du personnel de cuisine et des serveurs et serveuses partout au Canada!
Pourquoi BP est-il un milieu de travail formidable?
• Sachez que ce qui compte pour vous, compte pour nous. C’est pourquoi nous offrons des horaires flexibles qui vous permettent de trouver l’équilibre entre votre vie privée et votre travail.
• Décrochez un emploi, bâtissez une carrière. Chez Boston Pizza, les possibilités d’avancement sont nombreuses, autant du côté du restaurant que du siège social.
• Créez des liens et appuyez votre communauté.
• Participez au programme de bourses d’études Boston Pizza.
• Bénéficiez de programmes de formation des gestionnaires, de conférences sur le leadership et de programmes et d’initiatives de mentorat intéressantes.
• Découvrez une culture et un environnement de travail où le respect s’impose et vos commentaires sont les bienvenus.
• Profitez d’excellents programmes de reconnaissance et de récompenses.
The Mint is hiring! / La Monnaie recrute !
Publisher: Royal Canadian Mint Date: July 22nd, 2026
Categories: careers opportunity Type: Community Poster
Join the team in Ottawa, ON
Industrial Mechanic
Reporting to the Manager, technical Services, the Industrial Mechanic is responsible for performing installations, maintenance and mechanical repairs, making modifications to all production and building equipment and components.
Rejoignez l'équipe à Ottawa, en Ontario
Mécanicien Industriel ou Mécanicienne industrielle
Relevant du chef, Services techniques, la personne titulaire du poste est chargée d’effectuer des installations et des tâches d’entretien et de réparation mécaniques, et d’apporter des modifications à tous les équipements et composants de production et de bâtiment.
Opportunities and Postings
Power Line Technician Training Program
Manitoba Hydro
Power Line Technician Training Program
PAID four-year apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training and 10 weeks of competency-based trade schools.
After four years, you will complete your apprenticeship and become a Journeyman Power Line Technician with Manitoba Hydro.
Power Line Technicians construct, maintain and repair electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
You will be a high school graduate with the following credits: Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S and English 40.
Application must include a personal resume and a complete transcript of marks (high school and post-secondary). Only complete applications will be considered.
Indigenous Line Trades Pre-Placement Training Program
Indigenous candidates who do not currently meet all of the above qualifications may be interested in our six-month Indigenous Line Trades Pre-Placement Training Program.
Selected candidates will receive on-the-job training and academic upgrading to meet the minimum requirements to compete for a position in the Power Line Technician Training Program.
You will be a high school graduate with at least ONE of the following credits:
Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S or English 40.
Proof of Indigenous Ancestry is required.
Application must include a personal resume and a complete transcript of marks (high school and post-secondary). Only complete applications will be considered.
Deadline to apply is Dec 20, 2016
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Register Today – 2017 Indigenous Leadership Programs
The Banff Centre
Best Practices in Indigenous Business and Economic Development
January 29 – February 3, 2017
Establishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance
February 12 – 17, 2017
Indigenous Negotiation Skills Training
February 26 – March 3, 2017
Indigenous Leadership and Management Development
March 5 – 10, 2017
Inherent Right to Indigenous Governance
March 19 – 24, 2017
Indigenous Strategic Planning
April 9 – 24, 2017
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2017 Indigenous Student Awards Program!
RBC
Congratulations to the 2016 Winners!
Jacob Wayne Tourand
Tonya-Leah Watts
Victoria Gagne
Ryland Conrad
Quinn Beaux Billo
Parker Biletsky
Catherine Dusault
Campbell Boyce
Larisa Kinkel
Rayna Gopaul
The RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Indigenous students to complete post secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC® to strengthen it’s relationship with the Indigenous community.
This scholarship is intended to support those Indigenous students who have at least 2 years remaining in their post-secondary studies. Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievements, and individual financial need. Status
Indians, Non-status Indians, Inuit and Métis are welcome to apply. Selected students will receive up to $4,000 per academic year for educational and living expenses for 2 to 4 years.
RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories for students:
• Majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
• Majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry
For more information or to apply:
www.GoToApply.ca/RBC
Deadline to apply is February 28, 2017
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Dreaming of a Career this Christmas?
Women Building Futures
Picture yourself next holiday season earning good money on a construction site or driving a dozer. It’s closer than you think. Get the training and get to work. In just one month, you could change your life.
Operator Readiness Program
Starts March 15, 2017 (4-weeks)
Deadline to apply: December 12, 2016
This program helps women prepare for and succeed as entry level operators in the road building and heavy construction industry. Entry-level operators operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steer, graders and rubber tire backhoes. Funding is available depending on student eligibility.
Program Includes:
- Worksite Safety Certification
- Alberta Air Brake Endorsement
- AB Traffic Control Person
- Tools and Engines Workshop
- Job Shadow and Ride-along
- Math Review
- She Works: Financial Tool Kit
- Healthy Choices for Productive Work
- WBF Workplace Culture™ (Best practices for working in construction)
- Earned Employment Referrals, Job Search Training and Job Retention Support
Construction Boot Camp
Starts March 22, 2017 (4-weeks)
This program helps women prepare for and succeed as entry-level workers in the construction industry. Funding is available depending on student eligibility.
Program Includes:
- Worksite Safety Certification
- Skill building workshops
- Basic tools and equipment training
- Drawing and blueprint reading
- Math review
- She Works: Financial Tool Kit
- WBF Workplace Culture™ (Best practices for working in construction)
- Earned Employment Referrals, Job Search Training and Job Retention Support
Register online at www.GoToInfo.ca/WomenBuildingFutures or contact Corey Wells, Indigenous Engagement Manager:
Toll Free: 1-866-979-4434 x2027
Fax: 1-866-979-3514
Email: WomenBuildingFutures@GoToInfo.ca
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Join Us for a FREE Webinar! Nov 22, 2016
Native Women’s Association (NWAC)
You are invited to participate in this extraordinary opportunity to share your thoughts on improving the future of Indigenous Women’s Health
What if…
• Indigenous women played a greater role in Indigenous women’s health?
• Indigenous women’s health research was community driven?
• Health equity was achieved between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women?
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is looking to create an “Indigenous Women Health Research Centre “. This FREE webinar will be a unique opportunity for you to share your thoughts on improving Indigenous women’s health through the creation of more meaningful and participatory research. If you cannot attend the webinar, you can still register as a participant and gain free access to the video recording of the discussion. You will also still have the ability to share your thoughts or to ask questions and we will get you answers!
For more information about the FREE Webinar or to register:
http://unbouncepages.com/abo-women-health-research-centre/
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Register today – Getting to Maybe: A Social Innovation Residency
The Banff Centre
Leadership Programming Register today for Getting To Maybe: A Social Innovation Residency
June 19-July 15,2017
Social innovation skills are needed now more than ever to tackle the urgent challenges of our times. Through this unique, month-long residency, you will be equipped with multiple perspectives, deeper understanding, and skills to develop new partnerships to collaborate on complex issues. We invite nominations of, or direct applications from, leaders in private business, social benefit, government, philanthropic, arts and culture, or Indigenous communities with a passion and vision for change. Financial assistance is available to cover all costs associated with tuition, food and accommodation.
Deadline to apply is December 16, 2016.
For details or to register: www.GoToInfo.ca/BanffCentre
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Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week
CATIE
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week starts on December 1, 2017 with World AIDS Day
Planning an event?
Need information about HIV and AIDS?
Looking for treatment and prevention resources?
CATIE is here to help. Visit our World AIDS Day page at www.catie.ca for HIV/AIDS resources you can use in your community
www.catie.ca
1-800-263-1638
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It's Time Again! Indigenous Arts & Stories
Historica Canada
Indigenous Arts & Stories invites self-identified First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth (ages 9 to 29), to submit a piece of writing or two-dimensional artwork exploring Indigenous identity, or a moment or theme in Canadian Indigenous history or culture.
Win up to $2,000 and other great prizes. Groups of 6 or more can win a special classroom prize.
Visit our website for full guidelines, bilingual learning tools, and to view galleries of incredible writing and artwork created by past participants. View engaging testimonials from 10 previous winners who discuss what the contest has meant to their lives and careers.
Don’t miss it!
The contest deadline is March 31. 2017
Three easy ways to submit your art or creative writing:
Email: WritingandArts@GoToInfo.ca
Fax: 1-866-634-8737
Online: www.GoToInfo.ca/WritingandArts
For more information, call 1-866-644-6195 or visit www.GoToInfo.ca/WritingandArts
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Winners of the 2016 Indigenous Arts & Writing Challenge
Historica Canada
For Immediate Release: Winners of the 2016 Indigenous Arts & Writing Challenge
November 2, 2016 – Toronto, ON – Historica Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2016 Indigenous Arts & Writing Challenge. From across Canada, these amazing young artists have explored everything from their own personal pasts to the stories of their ancestors and country. They are a testament to the great potential for creativity, engagement and respect in Indigenous communities across Canada.
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Is Your Group Benefits Plan Designed Correctly?
Life Inc.
Attend our FREE Workshop and learn how to design a Benefit Plan that will work for your employees and your organization. LUNCH IS ON US!
GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
• Appropriate coverage for Status and Non-Status employees
• Definitions – dependent children – child, grandchildren, foster children
• High non-evidence maximums
• Disability waiting periods
• Employment Insurance Rate reduction application
• Online administration
• Submitting claims online
• Coverage for Traditional Healers
PENSION PLAN
• Non-taxable pension benefits for Status employees
• BEB funding applications
• Annual information filings
… AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Please join us at our FREE “Lunch & Learn” Workshop (10:30 am – 2:00 pm)
November 14, 2016 – Winnipeg, MB
November 15, 2016 – Vancouver, BC
November 24, 2016 – Kenora, ON
December 2, 2016 – Edmonton, AB
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