Equity Internship Program

The Team

Help create a ministry where everyone feels like they belong.

The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure all employees contribute in meaningful ways, bring their full self to work and celebrate their differences. The Ministry focuses on reducing poverty, creating opportunities, and increasing inclusion. The ministry provides strategic leadership and quality services that empower British Columbians to share in the province’s prosperity, with a vision to participate fully in their community and to reach their full potential.

The Equity Internship Program (EIP) is a 12 to 24 month internship program for those that identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) and/or Two‑Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and/or other community members (2

SLGBTQIA+).

• Encourage BIPOC and 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ people to consider careers within SDPR
• Recruit a more representative workforce
• Support the development of leadership skills for BIPOC and 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ people
• Help address social and economic barriers that exist for BIPOC and 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ people

• Early/Mid‑May:
  Applicants are notified if they are moving forward in the process
• Early/Mid‑May:
  Applicants complete written assignment
• Early/Mid‑June:
  Interview period
• Mid/Late June:
  Applicant’s references are contacted

• Mid‑July:
  Applicants are notified about the outcome and criminal record checks are completed
• Mid/Late July:
  Successful applicant receives letter of employment

• September 8‑11, 2026:
  Orientation week
• September 14, 2026:
  Intern joins their work team

• Self‑identify as BIPOC and/or 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+
• Live in BC while employed with the BC Public Service
• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Two years demonstrated leadership skills and experience

Related leadership 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

We have one (1) full‑time temporary opportunity from September 2026 until August 2027:

• Policy Coordinator on the Inclusive Employment team

This position can be based in any Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. 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.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Note:

If a previous record exists, this does not automatically exclude the applicant. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Please see the attached Job Profile for specifics about the division and team.

For questions regarding this position, please contact SDPR.Equit

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non‑status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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