Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society

2025 Community Planning Summer Internship

ABOUT ENTRE NOUS FEMMES HOUSING SOCIETY

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) is a charitable, not-for-profit housing organization that was founded almost 40 years ago by three single mothers who sought to create more affordable housing for families like their own. As one of Canadas first women-led charitable housing organizations, we are committed to enhancing the lives of people, particularly women, single-parent families, and other equity-deserving groups, by creating communities that provide affordable, safe, and secure housing.

We currently serve over 1200 low-income women, gender-diverse groups, children, single-parent families, seniors, people with disabilities, and Indigenous and other equity-deserving groups in over 500 affordable rental homes across thirteen properties in Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Vancouver, and Surrey.

Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of homes and people we serve. We are working on several development projects and partnering with various government, non-profit and consultant teams to develop more affordable housing in the region. We are also exploring innovative ways to fund and finance affordable housing, as well as provide better connections and support to residents.

This internship opportunity prioritizes applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from equity-deserving groups. One (1) internship position is available from May to August, and the role will be hybrid, with remote and in-person work in Vancouver.

This internship opportunity enables post-secondary students to gain valuable hands-on experience in the non-profit affordable housing sector, including planning, development, housing policy, and engagement. Project assignments will enable the intern to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge that complement their academic experience. The internship is an excellent opportunity to be exposed to real-world planning problems in developing affordable housing and to understand the perspectives and operations of the nonprofit housing sector. The experience will help build skills and knowledge transferable to the interns chosen career path, whether in the public, private or non-profit sectors.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Interns will work closely with the Development Coordinator and be mentored by the CEO, a certified professional planner with over 20 years of experience in planning, engagement, and public and non-profit sectors, as well as funding and financing. The intern will also work directly with diverse consultants, non-profit and private sector partners, funders, investors, and community members. They will also be invited to participate in team gatherings and site visits.

The internship will provide training on the development process, project management, non-profit decision-making, and board governance. The intern will also be offered an opportunity to take training from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) and attend the BCNPHA RENT Vancouver conference to further their understanding of the affordable housing sector.

Examples of project assignments include:

• Implementing the ENFHS Strategic Real Estate Portfolio Plan
• Affordable Housing Social Finance Community Bond Project
• Supporting the current affordable housing development projects
• Supporting the response to affordable housing Requests for Proposals
• Supporting the Community Engagement team on resident and stakeholder engagement events
• Other administrative duties as required

We are open to working with the intern to determine the projects and activities that best fit their interests and learning objectives.

Requirements & Remuneration

To apply to the internship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Students must be pursuing a post-secondary education. This position suits students in a Master's or post-graduate program or their final year of undergraduate studies. Students pursuing a certificate or diploma program are also encouraged to apply.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu before commencing work.
• Complete a successful Criminal Records Check for those working with vulnerable children and seniors. ENFHS will reimburse the applicant.

The internship is partly funded by the Government of Canadas Canada Summer Jobs program, and participants must also meet the following requirements:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age or younger at the start of their internship.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

ENFHS supports and prioritizes gender equity, as well as the development of leaders from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience. We encourage women, gender-diverse groups, Indigenous people, people of colour, and those with lived experience in social or co-op housing to apply.

ENFHS is a Living Wage Employer. For 2025, the remuneration for this position is $27.05 per hour, up to 37.5 hours per week. The internship will commence on May 1, 2025, and conclude on August 29, 2025, spanning 17 weeks. The contract may be shortened or extended at the discretion of ENFHS.

Work will occur remotely and in person at least three days a week from ENFHSs head office in Vancouver. The intern can also work in person at ENFHSs head office for additional days or the entire duration of the internship. Some travel to sites in Metro Vancouver may be required.