The Nch’ḵay̓ Group’s purpose is to support the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) by generating long-term wealth and prosperity from economic opportunities in a manner that respects the Snew̓íyelh and Nexwniw̓ of the Nation and upholds the spirit and intent of the Amalgamation. Part of our mandate is to create room for career opportunities for all Squamish People.
Internship Opportunities at Nch’ḵay̓
The Nch’ḵay̓ Internship Program provides candidates (primarily—but not exclusively—students; see Eligibility below for more) with work experience, an opportunity to develop professional skills, and exposure to various industries such as Finance, Real Estate, IT, Forestry, and Communications. We aim to match participants’ education, skills, and career interests with available opportunities at Nch’ḵay̓.
We invite all interested Squamish Nation and other Indigenous candidates, as well as the broader community, to apply for these paid internship positions.
What the Program Offers
By joining the Nch’ḵay̓ Internship Program you can expect to:
- Gain meaningful experiences to pursue a career at Nch’ḵay’s Head Office or at one of our Operating Businesses,
- Learn different aspects of our programs and services,
- Receive support from a peer network,
- Turn placements into permanent or long-term employment where possible,
- Receive mentorship and support from Senior Leadership,
- Have a streamlined hiring process to enable quick onboarding for internship applicants.
Want to learn more about interning at Nch’ḵay̓? Read about Miles Wingo’s experience here.
About the Program
We follow Nch’ḵay̓’s standard hiring and onboarding process for these positions. Roles will vary, with terms typically ranging from one (1) week to four (4) months.
During your internship, you can expect to participate in:
- An orientation that incorporates cultural experiences with an Elder or Knowledge Keeper,
- Ongoing check-ins with your supervisor and bi-weekly intern group sessions,
- Mentorship with Nch’ḵay̓ employees, access to a peer support network, and one-on-one support,
- A formal mid-way review with your supervisor,
- An end-of-term review with your supervisor and end-of-term exit interview.
Eligibility
The Nch’ḵay̓ Internship Program is open to those who are:
- Living in British Columbia during the work term, and
- Recent high school graduates, students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute or training program, individuals who have an interest in a specific industry or department, or individuals making a late career shift.
- Preference for placements will be given to the Squamish Nation community, followed by Indigenous applicants, and then the broader community.
Hiring Process
The Nch’ḵay̓ Internship Program hiring process is streamlined to ensure all interns start within the same timeframe.
- Apply for the available summer internship opportunities at our current opportunities page.
- Complete the questionnaire and upload necessary documents within application.
- Rank your top two internship placements to help us find a suitable match.
- Interview with hiring manager or group panel.
- Criminal record check.
- Offer to candidate.
- Onboarding process begins.
Mentorship and co-op placements are also available on the Sen̓áḵw project.
For more information, visit: https://senakw.com/careers/mentorship
