Council of the Federation Intern

The Council of the Federation (COF) is currently seeking a 14-month Intern to join our Secretariat team! This position is based in Ottawa, ON, starting May 2020. The intern will receive a $40,000 annual salary, along with relocation expenses up to a maximum of $3,000.

In this role, you will:

• Gain a better understanding of the Canadian federation
• Improve your ability to capture and debrief policy discussions by drafting meeting minutes, briefing notes, correspondence, speaking notes, etc.
• Undertake research and provide report summaries as needed for COF meetings, international missions, and various office projects/initiatives
• Travel to different parts of Canada to assist with the planning and hands-on support of meetings of Premiers and senior officials
• Assist in various COF initiatives, including the COF Literacy Award
• Help create digital content in support of the COF mandate
• Provide English/French translationsand proofread documents
• Work as part of a small, highly dedicated team in a professional office environment
• Benefit from professional development and mentoring opportunities

Requirements / Required Qualifications:

• 25 or younger
• A graduate from a recognized university
• Able to communicate in both English and French
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Interest in Canadian politics and federalism
• A team player, fast-learner and willing to try new tasks
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Effective time management and project management skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation and computer skills
• Customer service skills

If you are interested in working with us and motivated by personal and professional growth, then this internship is a match for you. Visit http://www.canadaspremiers.ca/youth-internship-program/to download the application form. Please email your completed application form along with:

• your resume
• you letter of interest
• a 200-word writing assignment, and
• copies of all held university transcripts

to: info@canadaspremiers.cano later than February 19, 2020. 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.