Job Level: Student
Closing Date: 09/03/2026
The National Capital Commission is actively seeking students who would like to join us this summer and work alongside our dedicated professionals. Our summer student program runs from May 2026 to end of August 2026.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.
Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
We create meaningful employment opportunities for youth who want to take an active role in building Canada’s Capital. Throughout the year, the NCC hires more than 150 students to meet specific operational needs. Join our team of dedicated professionals this summer and be part of carrying out this important mandate. Both part- and full-time positions are available in a wide variety of disciplines.
The Design and Construction branch is recruiting for several student opportunities, under the following categories. Please review the specific requirements for each position before applying.
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Industrial Design
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS
• Full-time university student.
• Enrolled in full-time studies in the next academic year;
- This includes persons with disabilities considered to have full-time status by their academic institution, and participants in adult secondary-level education and retraining programs under the authority of an accredited academic institution.
- Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible to work part-time up until the time they graduate.
• Possess or eligible to obtain reliability security clearance.
ASSET
• Possess a valid driver’s licence (Ontario; Class G, Quebec: Class 5, or Provincial equivalent) and provide a good driver’s abstract.
Architecture
REQUIREMENTS
• Completed a minimum of one (1) year in an Architecture program.
• Experience in REVIT and Adobe creative suite.
• Please include a design portfolio with your application and resume (examples of freehand sketching, graphics, technical drawings and specifications, and final renderings).
- Students selected for interviews are then expected to bring their portfolio and speak about the projects.
Engineering
REQUIREMENTS
• Enrolled in an engineering program (mechanical, electrical or civil engineering with focus on structural).
• Experience with AutoCAD.
Project Management
REQUIREMENTS
• Completed a minimum of two (2) years in an Engineering, Business, or Project Management program.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
RATES OF PAY
Student rates of pay generally follow the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat guidance, but some positions are paid based on the work performed rather than the student’s level of education.
The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.
Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).
Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.