Internship

The World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada's Summer Internship Program 2022 is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to get involved.

As a leader in helping develop and shape the face of third-party Sikh advocacy in Canada, our interns work closely with our legal, advocacy, and community development teams.

As an intern, you develop leadership, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills; all of which will help interns to explore different careers and create a professional network in this fast-moving economy.

This paid, professional internship program aims to provide young people with the opportunity to:

•       Become engaged in issues facing Sikhs in Canada
•       Gain valuable work experience within a dynamic, mainstream organization
•       Receive supervision, guidance, and mentorship from a WSO professional

Requirements:

•       Interns must be a resident of one of the following provinces:
  •  British Columbia – 2 positions available @ $15.65/hour. 8 week contract
  •  Alberta – 2 positions available @ $15.00/hour. 8 week contract
  •  Ontario – 3 positions available @ $15.00/hour. 10 week contract
•       Your placement will begin in May/June and will last 8-10 weeks.
•       You must be between the ages of 18-30 years old
•       You are required to work 35 hours/week remotely.
•       You are required to have your own laptop and cell phone.
•       You must be legally allowed to work Full Time in Canada
  •  Is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
  •  Unfortunately, International students are not eligible.
•       There is no requirement for applicants to be a Sikh for these positions.

Job Descriptions:

Interns will be selected to work in one of the following areas during their assignments:

•       Legal Assistant (1 position, Ontario only)
•       Community Outreach & Program Coordinator (6 positions)

Deadline:

Please email your LinkedIn profile and/or resume to [email protected] by May 15, 2022