Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The CFIA is a top employer of students trained in a variety of science disciplines, including biology, chemistry, epidemiology, and veterinary science, among others.
To help fulfill priorities now and into the future, the CFIA is committed to recruiting students from a variety of scientific fields.
The CFIA hires over 250 full-time students each year and offers students work assignments related to their field of study. The CFIA has the flexibility to hire students directly from an educational institution or to recruit through established public service student employment programs like the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program, the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), and the Research Affiliate Program (RAP).
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Jobs open to students currently enrolled in full or part time studies
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
New graduates
The CNSC is always looking for new talent. Joining the CNSC team under the new graduate program means you will have an opportunity to work on meaningful projects and to learn and grow at the CNSC.
Students
The CNSC offers a wide range of summer and co-op student opportunities, each with responsibilities that support its mandate.
Canadian Space Agency
Each semester, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) provides various co-op work terms / internships that will allow you to gain experience in the space industry.
When you imagine your future, do you picture yourself building spacecraft, using space technologies to improve the quality of life on Earth, or even going into space? As a student, all of those options are open to you, but it's not always easy to know where to start.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Science Horizons supports green jobs for youth by providing wage subsidies to eligible employers to hire interns in environmental and clean technology sectors. Interns must be recent college or university graduates eligible to work in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).
Federal Student Work Experience Program
Discover the many career paths that the Government of Canada has to offer across the country. Gain meaningful experience working on projects and initiatives that impact the lives of Canadians. Join the top student employer in Canada: we’re committed to diversity and inclusion!
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Join us if you're interested in ocean science and technology, and are eager to help preserve Canada's marine ecosystems for future generations. Find out what a job with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) can look like, from a laboratory or field station to the rolling sea.
Health Canada
Health Canada employs approximately 600 students a year in a variety of program areas across the department.
National Research Council Canada
The NRC Student Employment Program provides students with fulfilling career-related experience in research and development, library sciences, communications, marketing and other areas. We also have opportunities within our various branches or in support of our Industrial Research Assistance Program.
Natural Resources Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
At the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) we are looking for people with diverse backgrounds, identities and skills; strong public service values; and passion to help advance research and innovation in pursuit of economic and social outcomes for Canadians.
Public Service Commission
Discover employment programs for secondary, college and university students.
Statistics Canada
Gain valuable work experience in your field of study at Statistics Canada. Check out these three popular programs. One of them might be perfect for you.