HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INTERN (CMHC INDIGENOUS YOUTH HOUSING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM)

CreateTO is shaping Toronto’s future through impactful real estate solutions. A City of Toronto agency, CreateTO works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners and community members to create more livable, sustainable and inclusive communities. CreateTO is here to increase the social, cultural and economic value of our city’s $27-billion real estate portfolio, ensuring positive impacts for residents and a bright future for Toronto. If you’re passionate about contributing to the best use of one of North America’s largest and most valuable real estate portfolios, we’d love to have you on the team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

CreateTO is seeking two interns to support housing and city-building initiatives across the organization during the summer term. Interns will gain exposure to public sector real estate development, infrastructure planning, and the delivery of affordable and supportive housing projects within a municipal environment.

This internship opportunity is being offered through the CMHC Indigenous Youth Housing Internship Program and is intended for Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) who are 30 years of age and under.

Reporting to project team leaders within Development, Construction & Environment, and/or Port Lands, interns will support planning, coordination, research, and project delivery activities across a range of active initiatives.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support planning and coordination activities related to housing, infrastructure, and city-building projects
• Assist with utility coordination activities for affordable and supportive housing developments, including 1113–1117 Dundas St W and Dunn House Phase 2
• Support projects within the Toronto Port Lands, including infrastructure initiatives that enable future housing development
• Participate in project coordination and tracking activities
• Assist with construction oversight and attend site visits, where appropriate
• Support document management and project file organization
• Conduct property and title research
• Prepare meeting minutes and assist with presentation and briefing materials
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies in urban planning, engineering, architecture, construction management, geography, public administration, real estate, or a related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in housing, infrastructure, city-building, and public sector work
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications considered an asset

This position offers a rate of $22.00 per hour.

With a highly engaged team, CreateTO scores well above benchmarked organizations in terms of its employees’ passion, commitment, diversity and pride. As part of the organization’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027, “Inspire internal success” was named as one of five priority objectives.

CreateTO wants its team to reflect the city we represent, and we strive to provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective, all of which are proven to build better companies. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be themselves.

We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates can request accommodation related to the protected grounds at any stage of the hiring process.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their resume and cover letter by May 20, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Submissions that don’t include the requirements noted above will not be considered. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies at this time please.

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team.

Please note that this is a hybrid working environment. For more information on CreateTO, please visit our website at www.createto.ca.