Propel Impact Summer Analyst Program

Catalyze your career in impact.

Solve pressing and complex issues for impact-driven organizations as a paid Analyst.

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Applications for Summer 2025 are open now!

What: A paid internship for 35 hours/week for 14 weeks

Wh
o: 1) Propel Impact Fellows & Alumni regardless of student status and 2) students with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status, who are not international students, returning to study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in September 2025

When: May 5 - August 8, 2025

Note: More job postings will be shared in February 2025. If you apply now, you'll be automatically placed in the running for those positions.
See the 2025 postings here

The parts of this program

A paid summer
internship

Apply to work with a specific partner organization. Once you get hired, you'll spend 80% of your time there.
Our 2025 partners:

A project led by Propel

In the 20% of the time that you're not working with your host organization, you'll work on projects with Propel Impact. You'll be supporting an early-stage impact venture, social enterprise, or nonprofit or supporting a research initiative.
You’ll be working with organizations like:
Western Arctic Youth Collective
Takachar
Yukonstruct
Food Stash Foundation

A speaker series

You’ll get to engage with leaders in the sector every few weeks.

A networking program

Connect with leaders in the social impact space through 1:1 coffee chats (that we'll set up) and networking events!

Hear from people
who've done it

"The Propel Impact Analyst program was a game changer for me. It transformed the vague idea I had of working in social impact into a more clear, actionable plan. I left the program with a more solid understanding of the steps to take after graduation to enter the field more formally."
- Alana Alvarez (2024 Analyst @ Common Approach to Impact Measurement)
"The Propel Impact Analyst program has introduced me to new possibilities. Before, I struggled to see how I could do socially impactful work and bridge the gap between community organizing and the corporate world. Now, I've learned there's so much more out there and a community of people equally dedicated to social impact and purpose."
- Tracy Dusabimana (2024 Analyst @ Momentus Global)
“The Propel Impact Analyst Program has been an incredibly valuable experience for me. It gave me the opportunity to do meaningful work on issues that I deeply care about. I'm grateful to have met so many inspiring and passionate people throughout the summer. I feel a true sense of belonging in this supportive, wonderful community.”
- Ethan Shi (2022 Analyst @ Fair Finance Fund)
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FAQ

Can I apply if I haven’t participated in one of Propel Impact’s programs?
Yes, there are a number of positions open to external candidates (students who have not yet taken part in any Propel Impact programs to date).
How does the application process work, given that there are so many different organizations/roles to choose from?
Applicants will complete one online form that includes a standard set of written questions and a case study. Within this form, you will be able to select the partner organizations/roles that you are applying for. The Propel Impact team will shortlist applicants and invite you to submit recorded responses to video interview questions. You will then be contacted by the partner organizations that would like to conduct a real-time, virtual or in-person interview with you. You may be invited to interviews with multiple partner organizations. Similarly, you may be required to complete more than one interview per partner organization.
What are the eligibility criteria to apply?
If you have not participated in any Propel Impact programs before: In order to qualify for most of the positions below, you must be (1) a student with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status (2) studying full- or part-time at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and (3) returning to school in Fall 2025. These requirements are in place due to subsidy program funding agreements.
‍If you're a current Propel Impact Fellow or Alum: You can apply to these positions even if you do not meet the criteria above. Being part of Propel programs, the only requirement to apply is that you are between the ages of 18-30. You may be an international student, domestic student, recent graduate, or working professional.
Will I be required to relocate?
Our partner organizations have determined their requirements (either hybrid in specific cities, fully remote, or flexible). Be sure to check each individual job description for details.

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touch

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