2026 Summer Student, Indigenous Health

Unit | Department: Public Affairs | Policy

Reports to: Director, Policy

Type: Full-Time | Temporary | 1 Vacancy

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Salary: $17.75/hour (minimum) to $32.31/hour (maximum)

Deadline to apply:  January 16, 2026, 12pm EST

What makes you a great fit for this role?

The CMA is on a journey of reconciliation, guided by the TRC’s Calls to Action and in allyship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We have undertaken a number of projects, both internal and external, focused on reconciliation.

You are passionate about advancing Indigenous health and reconciliation in Canada. You bring subject matter expertise and lived experience to help strengthen relationships with Indigenous Peoples and amplify Indigenous-led advocacy. You are a strong communicator, researcher, and collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values cultural safety and decolonial approaches in health care.

We Have:

• Rockstars to work with
• Leaders that have your back
• An enterprise that embraces change
• The tools to do your job
• An unmatched employee experience
• Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop

You Have:

• You self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis)
• Studies specializing in health or Indigenous-related studies
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills, with attention to Indigenous Knowledge Translation (IKT)
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples and organizations
• Familiarity with cultural safety training and advocacy strategies
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

And this is totally you:

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize Indigenous-informed recommendations for CMA’s research and policy initiatives
• Perform environmental scans to identify advocacy opportunities that advance Indigenous health
• Contribute to knowledge translation on Indigenous relations, knowledge systems, cultural contexts, and wise practices for decolonial approaches in health care
• Support relationship-building with Indigenous organizations and partners

Does this sound like your next opportunity? If you are a postsecondary student returning to full-time studies in the Fall, we hope you apply!

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.

The posted range of pay rates is a guideline for this position. Actual pay will depend on your year or level of study and whether you’ve previously worked in a student role with CMA. If you move forward in the process, you’ll have the chance to discuss your candidacy and specific skills with a recruiter and to address any questions you may have.  

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role.

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Emploi étudiant pour l’été 2026, Santé des Autochtones *cliquez sur le lien pour une description complète en français