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IYR is collaborating with Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre by hosting the job posting and application through our careers page to support in a reduction in barriers during the process.

However, as noted below, the recruitment will be conducted through Deloitte and your application will be securely shared with their recruitment team upon the of closing of the process. If you have any questions please reach out to the contact listed at the bottom of the posting.

Indigenous Youth Roots and Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre
Policy Analyst Internship Opportunity (Summer 2025)

Are you a current student looking to pursue a fulfilling and paid summer Internship? Well, why not start by launching your career with two organizations where you can make a bigger impact than you ever thought possible.

Applications are open to students from across Canada who identify as members of an Indigenous community, with applications closing on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Recruitment for this opportunity will be conducted through Deloitte, with the position hosted by the Future of Canada Centre.

The Internship opportunity

As part of Deloitte’s journey of reconciliation, it aims to foster meaningful and lasting relationships, working with Indigenous Peoples, clients, and communities from coast to coast to coast as part of its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This Internship is part of its commitment to the RAP’s Inclusion pillar to offer First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth with an opportunity to explore a possible career in public policy and research.

This opportunity is a joint commitment with Indigenous Youth Roots’ (IYR) Centre for Indigenous Policy and Research (CIPR), hosted by Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre (FCC) The selected student will complete a paid, full-time summer work term (starting May 2024). You will get to work closely with the Indigenous Policy and Research Lead at the Future of Canada Centre (virtual) on the day-to-day, who will offer mentorship, guidance, and support throughout your summer term.

About the team

The Future of Canada Centre (FCC) is Deloitte’s thought leadership and public policy program. It provides students with a variety of opportunities to develop their research, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as pursue their policy and research interests.

The FCC facilitates exploration of new ideas, viewpoints, and insights about our country’s most important national issues, with the aim of helping propel Canada into a new age of growth and competitiveness. The FCC conducts original research and develops thought leadership focused on Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity.

The team also shapes Deloitte Canada’s public policy positions and strategies to ensure Deloitte is a leading voice on pressing policy issues.

What will your typical day look like?

As a Policy Analyst, you will work with team members from both Indigenous Youth Roots’ CIPR and Deloitte’s FCC to help develop and deliver public policy insights for both organizations. This could include:

  • supporting the coordination, research, and development of Indigenous thought leadership and other policy documents;
  • conducting quantitative and qualitative research on Indigenous topics;
  • supporting inclusive engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth, and collaborative projects in partnership with Indigenous Youth Roots;
  • with team support, preparing your own thought leadership piece to share with organizational leadership.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and policy professionals. You will also work with relevant experts and practitioners and may also engage with business and other leaders across Canada.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone who:

  • Self-identifies as Indigenous in Canada (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
  • Is working towards completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in political science, public policy, Indigenous studies, business, economics, or a related field
  • Has demonstrated curricular or extra-curricular interest in public policy, advocacy, Indigenous relations and/or community-building
  • Is intellectually curious about the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the country
  • Is organized and able to synthesize and communicate information in a clear and concise way
  • Is proficient in MS Office applications, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Priority will be given to applicants currently engaged with Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR) or have participated in one of its programs or events

The next step is yours. If this opportunity sounds like one for you, please submit the following documents in ONE PDF:

  • A cover letter answering the following question: How would this work term impact your professional and personal journey? (500 words maximum)
  • Your resume/CV

Apply today! Application deadline is January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.
If you have any questions, please reach out to futureofcanada@deloitte.ca

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