Project Management Intern
at Make-A-Wish Canada

Job Description

Make-A-Wish Canada Internship Program

Your internship can change lives!

Our paid summer internship program is crafted to provide students from all backgrounds with an impactful non-profit work experience, fostering a deep understanding of the sector. Our program is dedicated to equipping students with hands-on experience and sector knowledge needed for their future careers, while making meaningful contributions to our organization. Interns at Make-A-Wish® Canada have the opportunity to work in their preferred areas of interest, on significant projects alongside industry leaders.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
• Hands-on project experience in real-time and a deep understanding of the non-profit sector
• An inclusive & collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired

WHERE YOU COME IN

We are looking for a Project Management Intern to join our CEO's Office team at Make-A-Wish® Canada. We are seeking a driven and creative student who enjoys collaboration, research, and bringing forward fresh ideas! Working with the Make-A-Wish team across the country and reporting to the Director, Strategic Projects, you will gain valuable real-world project management experience while providing the team with critical support in planning, executing, and evaluating strategic initiatives.

In this role, you will help advance projects that grant more wishes by supporting project planning, analyzing data, preparing updates, conducting research, and maintaining organized documentation—all while contributing innovative approaches that strengthen project outcomes.

This role is based out of our office in Toronto. This is a full-time summer internship at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and is on a hybrid model (2 days in office/3 days work from home office). The expected/ideal start date for the successful candidate is June 1st, 2026 with an end date of July 24th, 2026. The hourly rate for the role is $17.60.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the execution of organizational strategic projects that help grant more wishes.
• Collaborate with the Director, Strategic Projects to develop plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Gather and analyze data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Suggest and implement innovative approaches to improve project outcomes.
• Prepare project updates and reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Research best practices to enhance project management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Perform other duties as needed to support strategic initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Education in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• Current student or a recent graduate.
• Exceptional time management, and organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Previous project management experience is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with common computer applications, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (Funding requirement)
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Funding requirement)
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

• A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work environment, requiring working in the office 2 days per week and working from a home office 3 days per week.

 

Physical/Mental Effort

• Work with multiple demands and changing/overlapping priorities.

 

How to apply

If everything you've read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!  The deadline to apply is May 3^rd, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT.

To apply, please navigate to: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1509

Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process. 

 

Our Commitment to IDEA

Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.

 

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is swift in pace.  Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates.  Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA

Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 40,000 wishes across the country, over 1,800 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world's leading children's wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY

For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish^® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.