Summer Student Employment Program

The 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.

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:

• Is an Indigenous Aboriginal Person
• Is an Indigenous Non-Aboriginal Person
• Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and considered “Ordinarily Resident to the Northwest Territories” for at least 1 year immediately prior to the start of their program with a designated post-secondary institution.

How to Apply

1. Click Apply Now under the Job Summary section of this job poster to submit an application through eRecruit.
2. You will be required to answer some questions along with submitting the following documentation:

• A cover letter and a current copy of your resume;
• Proof of Affirmative Action Status;
• Proof of acceptance in a post-secondary institution. This can include:
• a copy of your acceptance letter; or
• a copy of your College or University transcripts; or
• a receipt of payment for tuition from the College or University you are attending.

• Copy of treaty, Métis or beneficiary cards, or
• Letter from Aboriginal Organization you belong to
• Enrollment History from Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) (request from student_records@gov.nt.ca and include your date of birth in your email), or
• NWT Birth Certificate

Helpful Hints for your Application

To be considered for summer employment opportunities, your cover letter and resume MUST INCLUDE the following information:

• Your field of study (Education);
• The type of certification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree) you will obtain on completion of your study;
• The number of years you have completed in your program thus far;
• Your updated contact information including:
• your email address,
• phone number,
• address at school, AND
• your permanent NORTHERN residence address;
• Your home community; and
• The communities you are interested in, and willing to work in, for the summer.

Upon receipt of all required documents, students will be registered in the database and an email will be sent to the applicant by the Student and Youth Recruitment Officer indicating all documentation is received and on file completing their registration.

Students are encouraged to research the GNWT to find departments, boards or agencies with units and divisions related to their field of study. They can approach managers directly, indicating they are interested in working with them. Hiring is based on the individual needs of departments and agencies, and as such hiring managers will contact students directly if an opportunity arises.

For more information on the Summer Student Employment Program and eligibility, please visit the GNWT Careers Website.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Management and Recruitment Services
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Centre 5th Floor
P.O. Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Fax: (867) 873-0445
summerstudents@gov.nt.ca