Inclusion Intern

Inclusion Intern, Canada Summer Jobs

(CSJ NOC 11200 Employment Equity Coordinator)

Save the Children believes every child has the right to a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – to support children to fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. With over 100 years of experience, Save the Children is the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization – transforming lives and the future we share.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE:

The READI Intern supports organization wide Reconciliation, Equity, Anti Racism, Diversity and Inclusion (READI) initiatives that advance a safe, inclusive, and high performing culture.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, READI, the Intern, READI will contribute to internal communications, workshop design, facilitation support, recruitment and HR implementation, policy review and development, and light project management that connects READI practice to employees, leadership, the Board, donors, and domestic and global partners. The role helps translate strategy into practical tools, communications, and actions aligned with SCC values.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Drafted it, and publish READI internal communications for SCCentral, newsletters, email updates, slide decks, and meeting briefs that are accessible and aligned with brand and values.
• Create workshop content for employees, people leaders, and the Board, including slide decks, facilitator notes, pre reads, and post session summaries. 
• Support facilitation in meetings and learning sessions by managing agendas, timing, group activities, notes, and follow up actions.
• Assist with implementation of recruitment and HR initiatives such as French language inclusion, inclusive job postings, interview question banks, selection rubrics, and onboarding materials. 
• Supporting a policy audit from a READI lens using SCC frameworks and legal references,
• then document findings and recommendations. 
• Supporting drafting and formatting new or revised policies and procedures with plain language, accessibility, and implementation guidance. 
• Track tasks, timelines, and risks for READI projects using simple project tools and provide weekly status updates. 
• Coordinate logistics for learning sessions and interest holder engagements, including invitations, rooms or virtual links, materials, and feedback surveys. 
• Compile and visualize light data on participation, feedback, and progress to inform continuous improvement. 
• Research promising practices on reconciliation, accessibility,anti racism, gender equality, psychological safety, and localization to inform content and policy updates.
• Support donor, domestic partner, and global partner engagement materials by tailoring READI summaries, good practice notes, and case examples as needed. 
• Uphold safeguarding, privacy, and accessibility requirements in all work products and interactions.

Qualifications include (but are not limited to):

• This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Job Program. To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canadain accordance withrelevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• be a post-secondary student returning to school in the Fall.
• Note: International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
• Youth facing barriers to employment will be prioritized.
• For moreinformationplease see the Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program such as social sciences, public policy, social work, equity studies, human resources, political science, Indigenous studies, or related fields.
• Demonstrated interest or coursework in equity, anti racism, accessibility, gender equality, Indigenous reconciliation, and/or organizational development.
• Ability to write clearly for different audiences and to create structured slide decks, communications, and facilitation materials.
• Demonstrated ability to plan tasks, track details, and follow through in afast movingenvironment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to build strong working relationships across cultural and organizational settings.
• Demonstrated project management skills supported by proficiency with MS Office tools and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Displays analytical and problem solving skills and adaptability to support change and implementation.
• Applies judgment and makes sound decisions that are accountable, justifiable, and aligned with SCC policies.
• Familiarity with accessibility and plain language guidelines for documents and presentations is an asset. 
• Knowledge of French and/or an Indigenous language spoken in Canada (e.g. Anishinaabemowin, Inuktitut, Cree,Michif) is an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

• This position will be paid $20.00 CAD per hour. 
• 35 hours per week. 
• Duration: June 1 to July 24, 2026 (8 weeks).

HOW TO APPLY?

If you are interested in this position, please visit the career page at https://www.savethechildren.ca/ and submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm EST May 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that AI is used in some components of the recruitment process.

It is our individual and collective responsibility to ensure all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of, or actual, harm caused by our employees. Each employee shall be aware that there may be additional vulnerabilities facing children associated with their age, socio-economic background, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, identity, sexual orientation or identity, and is committed to ensuring this does not form barriers to effective safeguarding.

Each employee is committed to fostering and sustaining a safe environment through proactive, accessible, and effective approaches that seek to prevent and respond to any harm to the children including but not limited to sexual exploitation and abuse. SCC and all its employees will take all reasonable steps to make itself safe, both as an organisation and in the conduct of all aspects of its day-to-day operations of emergency, humanitarian, developmental, policy, campaigning and administrative work.

SCC supports and acts in compliance with the Human Rights Code. SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Providing an accessible and barrier-free environment is a shared effort, and as an organization, SCC is committed to working with the necessary parties to make accessibility for all a reality. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or employment process, please notify People & Culture at peopleandculture@savethechildren.ca

This recruitment process may involve the use of AI-enabled or automated tools within ADP Workforce Now to help manage job postings and application workflows. These tools may assist with tasks such as organizing applicant information, identifying potential matches based on job-related qualifications, or supporting communication and scheduling.

All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers. No automated tool makes final decisions about your candidacy. If at any point you have questions about how your information is used, please contact our team at peopleandculture@savethechildren.ca