The Ukrainian Canadian community wants to continue to play a significant role in shaping Canada’s political landscape and policies for decades to come. The UCC Charitable & Education Trust has established a paid internship program in Ottawa with Members of Parliament, where interns work on policy research, communications, legislative affairs and constituency work, and learn firsthand about Canada’s Parliament and all aspects of the legislative and governmental process.
Applications are now closed.
About the Parliamentary Internship Program
The Parliamentary Internship Program was re-established in 2017 by the UCC Charitable & Education Trust, thanks to the generous support of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, including training by the Paul Yuzyk Institute for Youth Leadership, and many individual donors.
The renewal of the Parliamentary Internship Program by the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust was made possible through the generous support of major donors, including the Shevchenko Foundation Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Fund, the Ukrainian National Federation and the Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd. We also sincerely thank and recognize the generous support of Paul & Adrianna Grod, Oleh & Bozhena Iwanusiw and many other individual donors. For the full list of supporters of the Parliamentary Internship Program, please see here.
How to Apply
Characteristics and skills we are looking for:
– Recent graduates or young professionals;
– Legally authorized to work in Canada;
– Demonstrated interest in politics and willingness to learn;
– Critical thinking skills;
– Volunteer experience or community involvement;
– Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
To apply for the four-month internship position please complete the application form at the top of this page.
Applications are now closed. Official academic transcripts should be provided, and unofficial transcripts (date stamped) may be included in the application.
If you have any questions, please email internship@ucc.ca.
Current status as of March 2023
Applications for the Fall 2023 Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Parliamentary Internship Program are now closed.
Information on the latest information session with the Program Director and alumni will be posted here.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust congratulates Daria Glazkova (Parliamentary Intern Winter 2023) on her continued Internship journey. To read about her experience so far and the program click below to read more.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust congratulates Elizabeth Franceschini (Parliamentary Intern 2021-2022) on her future endeavors on the Hill. To read about her experience and the program click below to read more.
Alumni
In the past four years, eight recent Ukrainian Canadian graduates have completed the UCC Parliamentary Internship Program, and have put their experiences, knowledge and acquired skills to use in meaningful employment.
Read about their experience below by clicking on their photo.
Testimonials from Internship Alumni
“Reflecting on the last 10 months, I have learned a lot about the political process in Canada and how Parliament works. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and donors for the invaluable opportunities that this internship has provided me with.”
Larysa Lubka-Lewyckyj
“My experience with the UCC parliamentary internship has been incredible. Not only did I learn a tremendous amount about our country’s political landscape, I was also given the opportunity to provide my own ideas and research to shape policy. Furthermore, the experience and the connections I gained through this internship have allowed me to find a full-time position with the federal government. I would highly recommend this program to others who are still in the process of developing their career path. Thank you!”
Ostap Woychyshyn
“The UCC Internship Program is an excellent opportunity for all Ukrainian youth – for those who were born in Canada and for others who immigrated here. I am happy to work in politics – the sphere of my education and interest for more than 10 years. After two months of internship I was hired by a Member of Parliament”
Volodymyr Palagniuk
SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM
The UCC Parliamentary Internship Program is a program offered by the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust.
In order to bring more interns to Parliament Hill, we need the support of individuals and organizations to provide financial resources for the UCC Parliamentary Internship Program.
Click here to make a charitable donation to support the Parliamentary Internship Program through the UCC Charitable & Education Trust.
The UCC expresses its gratitude to all those who have generously donated to support the program this year, and foster a new generation of young Ukrainian Canadian leaders. Along with our major founding sponsor the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, there have been many individual donors.
A full list of the generous donors to the Parliamentary Internship Program is available by clicking here.
