Are you an Indigenous student?
Indigenous students working at the CFIA are encouraged to join the Indigenous Summer Student Program (ISSP) to gain valuable work experience and develop important skills!
About the program
The ISSP is an internal professional and cultural program that supports you in your part-time or full-time position. This is not a recruitment program. See below for how to apply to the CFIA.
Opportunities and benefits
As a participant in the program, opportunities and benefits can include:
- mentorship with Indigenous employees
- cultural events, sharing circles, skill workshops, and networking opportunities with other Indigenous students
- support from the Indigenous employee network at the CFIA
- development of new skills and experiences
- sharing and exploring Indigenous cultures and backgrounds from across the country
- opportunities to discover new things about yourself and expand your professional networks
How to apply
To apply to the CFIA, contact recruitment-recrutement@inspection.gc.ca.
If you are an Indigenous student, we encourage you to self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit) in your application to the recruitment team.
For more information about the ISSP, email cfia.indigenousteam-equipeautochone.acia@inspection.gc.ca.