Summer Students 2025
Careers that make a difference
We work to build and maintain an accountable government that motivates, inspires, and provides opportunities for Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens. Our employees have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and work on initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.
“With boundless pride in our ancient cultural heritage and ancestral homelands, we exercise our inherent right to self-government, to take the responsibility for the general welfare of our Citizens, and to provide for the good government of our community, lands and resources.”
—Preamble, VGFN Constitution
All applicants must be:
- 16 years old before December 31st, 2025.
- Completed the 2024/2025 academic year at a high school or higher education institute; AND
- Enrolled and continuing studies at a high school or higher education institute for the 2025/2026 school year.
Natural Resources (2)
Students will contribute to environmental and oral history research, participate in patrols with the Teechik Land Guardians, organize community fish camps and other land-based events, maintain and organize equipment, attend meetings with management agencies, participate in language mentorship, travel to Rampart House site visits, complete data entry, assist with Sree Vyàa management, and prepare community presentations. They should also be willing to spend time on the land, travel by boat or helicopter, and camp out in the bush.
Government Services (2)
Students will gain experience while moving through a number of opportunities within Operations – Housing, Maintenance and Warehouse and Service Deliveries. This may include building painting, construction labour, janitorial, yard clean up and landscaping, service truck helper; just to name of few of the opportunities.
Communications (1)
Assists and learns all Communications activities to ensure Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s (VGFN) messaging is clearly communicated to the public – Main focus will be taking photos and video footage at VGFN events and activities (summer camp etc.) and editing them.
Admin/ Reception (1)
Students will get good experience while moving through several opportunities within the Executive Office – reception, administrative & human resources services at VGFN.
To Apply:
Email your cover letter indicating your 1st and 2nd choice of employment and resume to: jobs@vgfn.ca
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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