Work as a Treaty Annuity Payment student this summer. Gain experience within the federal government with the unique opportunity to travel to First Nations across the nation and be actively involved in the Treaty relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Crown.
Every year, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) attends Treaty Annuity Payment Events where employees distribute payments on a national basis to persons who are registered under the Indian Act and a First Nation that signed a specific historic treaty with the Crown.
What you will gain
You will have the opportunity to:
- travel to First Nation communities
- familiarize yourself with diverse First Nation cultures
- be actively involved in the Treaty relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Crown
What you will do
Typical tasks may include:
- corresponding with First Nations to obtain dates and times of treaty payment events
- corresponding and liaising with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to confirm attendance
- coordinating and making travel arrangements for treaty payment staff
- travelling to First Nation communities to participate in treaty payment events
- distribution of Treaty Pay to First Nation members
- data entry and cash account reconciliation
Duration: Full-time from May 15 to August 30, 2026 (these dates are approximate and may be extended or shortened depending on need).
Many hiring managers start reviewing applications before the job poster closes, therefore, we encourage you to apply early.
What we are looking for
Indigenous post-secondary students who:
- are studying in various fields but preference may be given to students in one of the following areas of study: Aboriginal/Indigenous studies, anthropology, business administration, history, human sciences, public administration, finance, accounting, office administration or social sciences
- are able to travel* frequently by land or air in all weather conditions to perform work related functions across the province, including in isolated and non-isolated communities
*Travel will be reimbursed
- are willing to travel on short notice periodically
- are willing to work compensated extended hours
If you are an Indigenous post-secondary student and are interested in this opportunity, submit your application indicating the following:
Under the Employment equity self-declaration section you must answer “Yes” to the question “Are you an Aboriginal person?” Only those who self-declare as Aboriginal and meet the FSWEP eligibility criteria will be considered.
The Indigenous Peoples of Canada include First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Within these three groups, are many unique nations, each with its own history, language or dialect, cultural expressions, experiences, and identities.
We are seeking candidates who:
- are dependable and action oriented
- communicate effectively and professionally
- thrive in a fast-paced environment
- can work well with others as well as independently
- embrace learning, growth and challenges
Conditions of employment
Conditions of employment are any requirements that must be met or complied with before being hired to a particular position and are to be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
You must be willing to travel, including to remote and isolated First Nation communities.
- A valid Driver’s License may be required in some work locations.
Additional requirements
Travel:
Most student positions require various methods of travel and staying in hotels/motels/other accommodations. These arrangements include meal and incidental per diems, and all are arranged and paid by Indigenous Services Canada.
Accommodation measures
Our selection processes are inclusive and barrier-free. At every step, from the application process to the end of the assessment process, accommodation measures or adjustments are available if required.
Tell us what you need. Examples include accessible environments, different formats, larger fonts, adaptive technology, extra time, individual testing, and more.
Accommodation measures are designed to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competencies.
For more information on accommodation measures, please consult the following link: Applying for Government of Canada jobs: Testing and accommodation measures - Canada.ca.
To request accommodation measures or adjustments, and for any questions about the process or the position, please contact us at: tpssupport@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2026
