Job Description

Position Profile: Student Internship (Indigenous students)

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eports to: Director, Indigenous Partnership and Strategies

Profile date: December 2025

Duration: 4-months (one day a week-Thursdays)

About the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with organizations and diverse communities to improve the wellness of people living in Canada. A non-governmental organization with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

Acknowledgement

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit and Metis are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, and we commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategies (IPS) team, the Indigenous Intern will support the work of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) by assisting Streams and Divisions with day-to-day operations and project-based activities. The intern will contribute to a range of administrative, coordination, and research-related tasks that support CCSA's organizational priorities.


This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple functions, including administrative support (emails, meeting minutes, internal coordination), research assistance, report preparation, and participation in meetings and internal engagements. Through this work, the intern will develop core professional skills such as communication, organization, and problem-solving.


This is a part-time position, consisting of one day per week (Thursdays) to align with the winter school term.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provide administrative and coordination support to various projects and teams Perform research related tasks as assigned Demonstrate a willingness to learn and ask questions Carry out assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner Work collaboratively with team members and contribute when appropriate Adapt to changing priorities and support a variety of tasks as needed

Qualifications

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Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (college or university) and has completed one full year of post-secondary studies Basic experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, etc.) Ability to write clear emails and take basic meetings notes Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Working Conditions

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Work involves supporting administrative, coordination, and project-related tasks in a learning environment Tasks may vary and require flexibility across different activities and priorities Regular interaction with internal team members; limited interaction with external contacts as needed Supportive environment focused on learning, mentorship, and skill development Work performed in an office setting, no lifting or physical work required

CCSA Values

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CCSA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. As an organization, we are committed to ensuring that First Nations, Inuit and Metis and all equity-deserving groups are fully represented, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities and people who members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.


CCSA is dedicated to learning from and supporting people with lived and living experience of substance use health. We encourage people with lived and living experience of substance use to apply to join the CCSA team.


CCSA promotes the rights of all people with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its related Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. CCSA will make appropriate accommodations on request. Please inform CCSA in advance of a request for accommodation during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

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If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume. Located in Ottawa, CCSA works within a flex-hybrid model. The successful candidate must be willing to be onsite to attend in-person activities as required. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


No agencies please.