Job Description

Overview

The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) is seeking enthusiastic Indigenous youth, students, or early-career individuals interested in affordable and supportive housing development to join our paid Housing Development Internship Opportunity. This role offers hands-on experience in planning, policy, research, and community-based project development, with a focus on Indigenous housing initiatives.

What the Opportunity Offers Interns working with the Housing Development team at VAFCS can expect to:

Gain valuable experience in affordable and supportive housing project planning and delivery

Work directly with the Housing Development Manager on research, proposal writing, planning, and reporting

Learn about municipal planning processes, Indigenous housing policy, and funding applications

Develop skills in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and government relations

Be mentored by professionals working in Indigenous-led housing development

Build a foundation for future work in community development, housing, or public service

Opportunity Features

Structured onboarding and orientation to VAFCS housing projects

Ongoing one-on-one check-ins with a direct supervisor

Mid-term and end-of-term reviews to support learning goals

Opportunities to attend meetings with community partners, consultants, and government representatives

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to individuals who are:

Living in Metro Vancouver during the internship term

Recent high school graduates, current post-secondary students, or those transitioning into a new career

Passionate about Indigenous community development, housing, and social justice

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants, especially those with lived experience relevant to the work of VAFCS

Job Types: Full-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person