2026 Summer Student Program

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Join the WSIB this summer : Where potential meets purpose

At the WSIB, we believe in the power of purpose‑driven work. Your potential isn’t just recognized—it’s unleashed, as you help support those who have been injured or made ill on the job and shape safer, healthier workplaces across Ontario. Every day, our team makes a lasting impact. WSIB is more than a workplace—it’s a community where your enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and expertise are celebrated. Join us and discover how your talents can be transformed into meaningful action. We’re committed to your growth, offering opportunities for personal and professional development within a culture grounded in compassion, integrity and teamwork.

This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in‑office work arrangement up to 5 days a week in 2026.

Summer student recruitment

As a summer team member at the WSIB, you’ll dive into meaningful projects, gaining hands‑on experience that brings your classroom learning to life. Your contributions matter—you’ll make a real impact while developing skills and confidence that will serve you well into the future. We’re dedicated to investing in your growth, with comprehensive training and development opportunities at every stage, including our Career Ignite Conference, which offers students the chance to build professional skills and network with senior leaders from across the organization—all during an inspiring, in‑person event.

Join us and be part of a team committed to helping people and making Ontario safer, healthier, and more equitable for all. We value and celebrate diversity, striving to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and respected.

Your unique perspective is important to us. We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds—including racialised and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity—to apply.

We’re committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know—together, we’ll ensure your needs are met. You can visit our website to learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion and read our Accessibility Policy.

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Summer Student Opportunities

Operations

Our Operations team directly helps people who have been injured or made ill because of work. This team is committed to helping people with a safe and timely recovery and return to work.

Some Areas That Have Hired Summer Students Include :

• Care Navigation
• Contract Management
• Healthcare Payment
• Health Services Management
• Mental Stress Injuries Program
• Professional Practice
• Return to Work
• Serious Injury Program

Service Excellence

Our Service Excellence team is dedicated to supporting the WSIB’s customers. We help businesses register online, pay premiums, and create safer workplaces. We also assist individuals with reporting workplace injuries or illnesses, receiving benefit payments, and answering questions about their claims.

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Technology

Our Technology team supports the organization by providing electronic solutions, data analysis and reporting, and managing our vendors and suppliers.

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Finance

Our Finance team is responsible for the financial health and integrity of the organization, and account for the funds required to support people with injuries or illnesses in their recovery and return to work.

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People

Our People team provides comprehensive human resources advice and services to the organization, supporting strategic business outcomes through our people.

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Risk and Governance

The Governance team supports, educates, and champions effective governance across the organization. The Risk team helps improve internal decision‑making and reporting, informing enterprise‑wide decisions.

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Professional Requirements And Qualifications

All Applications Must Include The Following

Summer Student Recruitment Timeline

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit our website between November 19 2025 and January 14 2026 and apply to the “2026 Summer Student Program” posting on our Careers page.

More information about the Summer Student program can be found on our Student programs page.

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires all prospective candidates to undergo a criminal records name check prior to or at any time following hire.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

The WSIB is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in order to apply for these positions, please contact campus_recruitment@wsib.on.ca. If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs at that time. Please be advised that you may be required to provide medical documentation to the WSIB’s Corporate Health Department so that appropriate accommodation can be provided to you throughout the recruitment process.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Employees of the WSIB have important ethical responsibilities, including the obligation to place the public interest above personal interests. Job applicants are therefore required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. These may include political activity, directorship or other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with existing employees of the WSIB, clients and / or stakeholders). Please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre if you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and / or how to make a disclosure.

Privacy Statement

Personal information will be collected from your resume, application, cover letter and / or references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 and will be used by the Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties to assess / validate your qualifications and / or determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and / or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes.

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