Internship, Junior Analyst, Policy, Fall 2024

Job Requisition ID : 10322

Position Status : Temporary Full Time

Position Type : Hybrid

Office Location : Ottawa (ON); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement : Travel not required

Language Designation : English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read / Write / Speak) : ZZZ

Salary : Our salaries generally range from $ 52286.89 to $ 65358.61 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose : to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose and perks you need for an exciting internship experience. Here’s what you can expect by joining us :

• A 4-month internship with hands-on learning experiences.
• Accrued vacation days (up to 5 days per 4-month internship).
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training and mentorship because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups such as our Young Professional’s Network that will allow you to meet, connect, and build a community and sense of belonging with other students.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Housing is about more than just four walls and a roof it's the foundation on which we build our lives and we're looking for people like you who want join us to make a difference.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is an organization where you are valued, respected, and recognized for your contributions.

We strive to provide a work environment where you are inspired to make a difference.

We are currently hiring for 3 full-time Student Interns for 4-month Fall internship from September to December 2024. These interns will be a part of the following teams :

• Municipal Relations
• Housing Markets and Housing Finance
• Housing Programs, Sector Operations

Here’s an example of how you’ll make an impact :

• Provide input to policy options and proposals.
• Provide preliminary analysis for the implementation of policies and programs.
• Develop and provide relevant research materials, summaries and policy analyses to senior colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of a variety of written documentation, presentations and briefing materials in support of internal and external communications and for various policy requests as required.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to support policy and programs.
• Scan the internal and external operating environment for emerging policy and programs.
• Collect, analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources to identify priority gaps in policies and related policy research and analysis.
• Provide analysis on specific issues and ad hoc projects by undertaking routine analysis and contributing to non-routine and complex analysis.
• Identify opportunities for improvement by examining markets, programs, processes and policies.

What you need to succeed :

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a University degree in a related discipline such as public administration, urban planning, political science, or business administration.
• Previous experience and knowledge of housing programs, policies and social issues.
• Experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis and tools.
• Knowledge of MS Suite of Tools, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Sharepoint, Teams andPowerBI.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.

Nice to have :

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset, but not required.
• Previous experience working directly with or for a municipality.
• Understanding of local government processes, administration, etc.
• Understanding of planning and development policy at the municipal level (i.e., reading and interpreting official plans and zoning by-laws)
• Understanding of planning and development legislation in a given province or territory.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.

We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and of people are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process .

If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot.

We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!