April 17, 2025. Ottawa, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025/2026 Parliamentary Internship Program (PIP) will open today. The deadline to apply is May 19, 2025, at midnight Eastern Time.
To apply for the internship position please complete our Application Form
“This Internship gave me a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment of Canada’s democratic landscape,” said Andrii Hrynko, the current intern. “I have had an opportunity to participate in the Immigration and Citizenship Committee Meetings, work on policy analysis and research, casework, communication with constituents, and much more. It is an invaluable experience opening many doors for my future academic/professional career.”
To learn more about Andrii’s experience, see his first, and the most recent reports.
This 10-month paid internship offers one successful candidate the unique opportunity to work with a Member of Parliament in Ottawa starting this fall.
Your duties as a PIP Intern are focused on policy research, communications, legislative affairs, and constituency work.
Eligible candidates are:
· Recent graduates (within the last four years) or students graduating by the end of summer 2025,
· Actively involved in the Ukrainian Canadian community,
· Authorized to work in Canada (CUAET/Open Work Permits are eligible).

Interested in applying or learning more?
Join us for a virtual Information Session (via Zoom) on April 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, where you will learn from the Program Director, current intern, and past alumni. Register here for the info session.
For more information about the program and applications, please visit the UCC website or reach out to us at internship@ucc.ca.




