Summer Student Employment Program

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) supports northern post-secondary students in their pursuit of a higher education by offering summer employment opportunities across its departments and agencies. Under this program, students gain valuable work experience to enhance their employment prospects upon graduation.

Northern post-secondary school students receive a higher priority over non-student applicants for casual opportunities between April 15 and August 15.

To be eligible for the program, a Summer Student must be a current resident of the Northwest Territories and meet ONE of the following criteria:

• They are being accepted to attend full-time post-secondary studies at the start of the upcoming fall or winter semester; OR
• They are completing a semester of full-time studies at a post-secondary institution within the four months prior to applying under this program.

The applicant must also fall within one of the following designated groups:

• Stage One Priority (S1P): Indigenous individuals who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.
• Stage Two Priority (S2P): Indigenous individuals who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.
• Non-Priority (NP): Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and considered 'Ordinarily Resident of the Northwest Territories' for at least 1 year immediately prior to the start of their program with a designated post-secondary institution.

Interested in applying to the Summer Student Employment Program? Please  to learn how to submit an online application.

Inquiries Only:

Management and Recruitment Services
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Centre 5th Floor
P.O. Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Fax:

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Job Opening

Closing Date:
August 15, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Standard Time

The salary for summer student employment is dependent on duties assigned.