Government of PEI Internship Program

The 2025 Internship Program is no longer accepting applications.

Program Overview

The internship is a one-year temporary job assignment, supplemented by various learning and development opportunities including workshops, networking, and more. The internship program is designed to support interns in growing their skills and knowledge of government. 

Interns can expect to attend workshops in the areas of career planning, conflict management, EDI and Anti-Racism in the workplace, emotional intelligence, understanding government job eligibility and much more to help build a solid foundation for working in the civil service. 

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible for a work permit.
• Have completed a post-secondary program within the last 36 months.

The PEI Public Service Commission is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Current Opportunities

Internships are for one-year temporary assignments. The next cohort is set to begin in May 2025. 

To view the participating departments and the position details, see here

Internship Length

Internships will be for one-year temporary assignments starting each May.

Internship Advantages

The Government of PEI Internship Program is designed to support a centralized, cohort approach to on-boarding and professional development. Participants can expect:

• Extensive training and professional development opportunities;
• Access to peer guidance and career support;
• Opportunity to network with others in the public service;
• Connecting and engaging with a cohort of professionals; and
• Ability to apply for internal job competitions after 1 year of continuous service.

Government Department/Agencies

Learn more about Government departments and agencies:

• Agriculture
• Economic Development Innovation and Trade
• Education and Early Years
• Environment, Energy and Climate Action
• Finance
• Fisheries, Tourism, Sport & Culture
• Health and Wellness
• Housing, Land and Communities
• Justice and Public Safety
• Public Service Commission
• Social Development and Seniors
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population

Application Status: Closed on January 13th, 2025

The applications for the 2025 internship are now closed. Candidates who progress to the next phase of the competition will be notified by the first week of March with interviews taking place March 4th & 5th, 2025. 

New job postings are added daily on jobspei.ca, and we encourage you to continue applying for positions that align with your interests.

We appreciate all candidates who have applied for the Intern Officer position. Thank you for your interest in working with the Government of PEI.