The Inuit Summer Student Initiative, INAC and You

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Your Future - Your Career - INAC

Use this summer to brighten your future!

Francine Doucet and Scottie Monteith: Summer Students

The Inuit Summer Student Initiative, INAC and You Francine Doucet and Scottie Monteith were summer students with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) in Iqaluit.

Francine worked in communications and human resources. What she learned, she applied to her college studies. "Plus everyone at INAC was friendly, welcoming and supportive - that makes a difference," says Francine. "I wouldn't think twice about working there again."

Scottie worked with mineral resources. "It was an eye-opener. I learned so much about Nunavut's mineral potential," he says. And now his eyes are open to a career in geographic information systems.

Why choose to work with INAC for the summer?

INAC is an exciting place to work with a young, energetic workforce from all over Nunavut and Canada. INAC has a diverse mandate in Nunavut. This means that our summer students choose from a variety of fields. We also work with you to match your interests and studies with different areas of the department.

What is the Inuit Summer Student Initiative?

The Inuit Summer Student Initiative provides Inuit students with the knowledge to advance their academic, personal management, workplace and teamwork skills. You gain valuable experience in some of the following:

  • working with geographic information system (GIS)
  • producing surface maps
  • participating in field work and data collection
  • assisting geologists in storing rock samples
  • helping maintain the internal web site
  • helping to develop communications products (a brochure, for example)
  • promoting and planning training sessions
  • working with Human Resources
  • using computer software
  • learning more about the geography and environment of Nunavut
  • and much, much more!

INAC is a great place to gain these skills. You're supported during your work placement through unique training and learning events like the mentorship program, career development workshops and Inuit cultural awareness sessions.

Who can apply?

To qualify, you must be a high school, college or university student and returning to school in the fall. You must also be a Nunavut Land Claims Agreement beneficiary looking for an exciting and challenging summer job.

How do I apply?

Look for job posters at highschools and Nunavut Arctic College in April. INAC sends information to Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students, posts jobs on bulletin boards and advertises in northern newspapers. You can also contact INAC at (867) 975-4655 to find out more about deadlines and the application process.

Want to find out more about being a summer student?

Contact the INAC Nunavut Regional Office at (867) 975-4514 or nunavuthr@ainc-inac.gc.ca.