Student and new-grad programs
Public employers hire a lot of students and new graduates through programs with their own application windows. Miss a window and you usually wait a year for the next one. Here are the main programs in the GTA, with when each one hires.
We can’t list jobs from some of these employers on GovJobs GTA, including the Ontario Public Service, the TTC and York Region, because their career sites don’t allow automated collection. Each program links to the employer’s own page, which always has the final word on dates and eligibility.
Graduated or graduating
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Ontario Internship Program on the Ontario Public Service site (opens in a new tab)
Ontario Public Service
A full-time, one-year paid internship for recent graduates in a ministry or agency. Focus areas include communications, policy development, program and service delivery, human resources, IT, labour relations, and business and financial planning.
When: Applications open once a year. To hear when, sign up for Ontario Public Service job alerts and choose the "Internships" category.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Toronto Urban Fellows on the City of Toronto site (opens in a new tab)
City of Toronto
A competitive program for recent graduates of Master's, LLB, JD and PhD programs: two six-month project assignments in different City divisions, plus a monthly learning series.
When: One cohort a year. The page has the current application details.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026. See City of Toronto jobs on GovJobs GTA (opens in a new tab)
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New Graduate Development Program on the Region of York site (opens in a new tab)
Region of York
Temporary roles of up to 24 months for people with a university degree who graduated in the past two years or will graduate before the start date. Past hires worked in data analytics, digital transformation, social services and public policy.
When: Applications open in September and close in October. Interviews run October to November, offers go out in December, and start dates are May or September.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Early Talent: Intern Program on the Metrolinx site (opens in a new tab)
Metrolinx
A 12-month program for people who finished college or university within two years of the start date. Interns may be offered a permanent role on their team at the end.
When: One cohort a year, starting each June.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026. See Metrolinx jobs on GovJobs GTA (opens in a new tab)
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New Grad Programs on the Toronto Transit Commission site (opens in a new tab)
Toronto Transit Commission
Two structured programs with mentorship: Information Technology Services (computer science, IT, business technology management) and Engineering (mechanical, electrical and other disciplines).
When: The page lists openings when they are posted.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
Still in school
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Summer Employment Opportunities on the Ontario Public Service site (opens in a new tab)
Ontario Public Service
The OPS, provincial agencies and community groups hire up to 5,000 summer students a year, in administration, communications, policy, IT, science, parks, social services and more. The same page covers OPS co-op placements, which are posted through school co-op offices.
When: Summer jobs are posted each year ahead of the summer.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Master Level Policy Co-op on the Ontario Public Service site (opens in a new tab)
Ontario Public Service
For graduate students in public-policy programs at Ontario schools: real policy work inside the OPS.
When: Four- or eight-month terms between May and December.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Internship Program on the Toronto Transit Commission site (opens in a new tab)
Toronto Transit Commission
For university and college students, whether or not they are in a co-op program. Placements in engineering, HR, IT, planning and other departments for 4, 8, 12 or 16 months.
When: Three hiring rounds a year: September to November for a January start, January to March for May, and May to July for September.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Summer Student Program on the Toronto Transit Commission site (opens in a new tab)
Toronto Transit Commission
Summer jobs for post-secondary students in clerical and administrative, customer service, maintenance, technical and specialised operations roles.
When: Hiring starts in mid-December. Jobs run from early May to late August.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Student Opportunities on the Region of York site (opens in a new tab)
Region of York
Close to 300 students hired a year for summer and co-op roles across six departments. Summer students must be returning to full-time studies after the work term.
When: Summer applications are taken during a three-week window in January. Jobs run May to August.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026.
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Summer Student Program on the Region of Peel site (opens in a new tab)
Region of Peel
Summer jobs for full-time college, university and trade-school students, in business support (customer service, records, project coordination) and operational roles.
When: Jobs run May to August. Search the Peel careers site for that year's "Summer Student Program".
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026. See Region of Peel jobs on GovJobs GTA (opens in a new tab)
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Summer Student and Co-op Programs on the Metrolinx site (opens in a new tab)
Metrolinx
Summer jobs in clerical and maintenance roles, and co-op placements of 4, 8 or 12 months across most Metrolinx divisions.
When: Summer jobs run May to August. Co-op roles are posted with Metrolinx's other jobs.
Checked on the employer’s page on 25 September 2026. See Metrolinx jobs on GovJobs GTA (opens in a new tab)
Also worth a look: co-op jobs (opens in a new tab) and student jobs (opens in a new tab) from the employers we do list.