Summer Student Employment Program

Job Information

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) supports northern post-secondary students in their pursuit of a higher education by offering summer employment opportunities across its departments and agencies. Under this program, students gain valuable work experience to enhance their employment prospects upon graduation.

Northern post-secondary school students receive a higher priority over non-student applicants for casual opportunities between April 15 and August 15.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, a Summer Student must be a current resident of the Northwest Territories and meet

ONE

of the following criteria

They are being accepted to attend full-time post-secondary studies at the start of the upcoming fall or winter semester; OR

They are completing a semester of full-time studies at a post-secondary institution within the four months prior to applying under this program.

The applicant must also fall within one of the following designated groups:

Stage One Priority (S1P)

Indigenous individuals who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.

Stage Two Priority (S2P)

Indigenous individuals who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.

Non-Priority (NP)

Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and considered 'Ordinarily Resident of the Northwest Territories' for at least 1 year immediately prior to the start of their program with a designated post-secondary institution.

Interested in applying to the Summer Student Employment Program? Please click

here

to learn how to submit an online application.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28549

Closing Date: August 15, 2027 - 23:59, Mountain Standard Time

Salary Information

The salary for summer student employment is dependent on duties assigned.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

Preparing Your Application