Get a jump start on an exciting career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) by applying to the Ontario Internship Program (OIP). Our interns earn a competitive annual salary (see below for salary details) and gain valuable work experience in challenging, full-time job assignments over a two-year period.

An OIP Internship is:

  • A paid, two-year, entry-level employment opportunity
  • Career development in one of seven key professional fields
  • Hands-on experience in different job assignments
  • An opportunity to explore your career options while building your skills and portfolio
  • A great way to network and gain valuable professional contacts
  • A promising start to a career in the OPS

Internship Salary Levels

Earn a competitive annual salary ranging from $41,000 to $57,000, depending on your focus area. Approximate 2008 OIP salary levels are listed below.

 Work In This Focus Area...  ...Earn Approximately
 Business and Financial Planning  $41,000
 Communications  $41,000
 Human Resources  $41,000
 Information and Information Technology  $51,900
 Labour Relations  $57,000
 Policy Development  $41,000
 Project Management  $52,000