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Equity Internship Program

Job ID56-F2-FD-2B-6B-7F
CompanyMinistry Of Social Development And Poverty Reduction
LocationMultiple Locations In BC
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2024-03-20
Posted Until2024-04-26
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryPublic Administration
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Description
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Multiple Locations in B.C

Four (4) full-time temporary opportunities from September 2024 until August 2025.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

Equity Internship Program
$57,296.54 annually

The Equity Internship Program (EIP) is a 12-month internship program for those who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour (BIPOC) and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, and/or other community members (LGBTQ2S+).

The goals of the EIP are to:
- Encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ people to consider careers within the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR)
- Recruit a more representative workforce
- Support the development of leadership skills for BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ people
- Help address social and economic barriers that exist for BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ people

The interns will work in one of four teams:
1. Inclusion, Diversity and Cultural Safety
2. Strategic Human Resources
3. Children and Family Development Product
4. Prevention and Loss Management Services

Qualifications for this role include:

- Self-identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ2S+
- Currently live in BC
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent (for example, GED)
- Two years related experience and demonstrated leadership potential

Related experience may be gained through work, community or volunteer opportunities and may include:
- Managing projects or project components
- Supporting the design, delivery, and/or evaluation of projects or programs
- Searching, gathering, and examining information and summarizing the research findings
- Developing presentations, and/or support materials for meetings or events
- Organizing and prioritizing your and/or other people's work
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyClick "Apply Now' For more information and to apply online by April 26, 2024