Deloitte Future of Canada Centre- Policy Analyst Internship (In Collaboration with IYR)

Indigenous Youth Roots and Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre
Policy Analyst Internship Opportunity (Summer 2026)

Are you a current student looking to pursue a fulfilling and paid summer Internship? Well, why not start by launching your career with two organizations where you can make a bigger impact than you ever thought possible.

Applications are open to students from across Canada who identify as members of an Indigenous community, with applications closing on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 9am ET.

Recruitment for this opportunity will be conducted through Deloitte, with the position shared with Indigenous Youth Root’s Centre for Indigenous Policy and Research and hosted by Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre.

The Internship opportunity

As part of Deloitte’s journey of reconciliation, it aims to foster meaningful and lasting relationships, working with Indigenous Peoples, clients, and communities from coast to coast to coast as part of its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This Internship is part of its commitment to the RAP’s Inclusion pillar to offer First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth with an opportunity to explore a possible career in public policy and research.

This opportunity is a joint commitment with Indigenous Youth Roots’ (IYR) Centre for Indigenous Policy and Research (CIPR), hosted by Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre (FCC) The selected student will complete a paid, full-time summer work term (starting May 2026). You will get to work closely with the FCC’s Indigenous Policy & Research Manager and IYR’s Advocacy & Engagement Manager on the day-to-day (virtual), who will offer mentorship, guidance, and support throughout your summer term.

About the team

The FCC is Deloitte’s thought leadership and public policy hub facilitates exploration of new ideas, viewpoints, and insights about our country’s most important national issues to help propel Canada into a new age of growth and competitiveness. The team also shapes Deloitte Canada’s public policy positions and strategies to ensure Deloitte is a leading voice on pressing policy issues. 

The FCC team provides students with a variety of opportunities to develop their research, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as pursue their public policy and research interests.

What will your typical day look like?

As a Policy Analyst, you will work with team members from both Indigenous Youth Roots’ CIPR and Deloitte’s FCC to help develop and deliver public policy insights for both organizations. This could include:

• Supporting the coordination, research, and development of Indigenous thought leadership and other policy documents;
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative research on Indigenous topics;
• Supporting inclusive engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth, and collaborative projects in partnership with Indigenous Youth Roots;
• Preparing your own thought leadership piece to share with organizational leadership with team support

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and policy professionals. You will also work with relevant experts and practitioners and may also engage with business and other leaders across Canada.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone who:

• Self-identifies as Indigenous in Canada (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) 
• Is working towards completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in political science, public policy, Indigenous studies, business, economics, or a related field
• Has demonstrated curricular or extra-curricular interest in public policy, advocacy, Indigenous relations and/or community-building 
• Is intellectually curious about the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the country
• Is organized and able to synthesize and communicate information in a clear and concise way
• Is proficient in MS Office applications, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Priority will be given to applicants currently engaged with Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR) or have participated in one of its programs or events

The next step is yours. If this opportunity sounds like one for you, please submit the following documents in ONE PDF:

• A cover letter answering the following question: How would this work term impact your professional and personal journey? (500 words maximum)
• Your resume/CV

Apply today! Application deadline is Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 9am ET.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]