Join the WSIB this summer: Where potential meets purpose At the WSIB, we believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Here, your potential isn’t just recognized—it’s unleashed, as you help support those who have been injured or made ill on the job and shape safer, healthier workplaces across Ontario. Every day, our team makes a lasting impact. WSIB is more than a workplace—it’s a community where your enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and expertise are celebrated. Join us and discover how your talents can be transformed into meaningful action. We’re committed to your growth, offering opportunities for personal and professional development within a culture grounded in compassion, integrity and teamwork. This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in-office work arrangement up to 5 days a week in 2026. Summer student recruitment As a summer team member at the WSIB, you’ll dive into meaningful projects, gaining hands-on experience that brings your classroom learning to life. Here, your contributions matter—you’ll make a real impact while developing skills and confidence that will serve you well into the future. We’re dedicated to investing in your growth, with comprehensive training and development opportunities at every stage, including our Career Ignite Conference, which offers students the chance to build professional skills and network with senior leaders from across the organization—all during an inspiring, in-person event. Join us and be part of a team committed to helping people and making Ontario safer, healthier, and more equitable for all. We value and celebrate diversity, striving to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and respected. Your unique perspective is important to us. We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds—including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity—to apply.
We’re committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know—together, we’ll ensure your needs are met. You can visit our website to learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion and read our Accessibility Policy.
At the WSIB, your potential meets purpose. Bring your best, and together, we’ll make a difference.
Check out what summer students had to say about their experience working for us! https://youtu.be/97byiB2_wbQ
Summer Student Opportunities Operations Our Operations team directly helps people who have been injured or made ill because of work. This team is committed to helping people with a safe and timely recovery and return to work. Some areas that have hired summer students include:
1. Care Navigation
2. Contract Management
3. Healthcare Payment
4. Health Services Management
5. Mental Stress Injuries Program
6. Professional Practice
7. Return to Work
8. Serious Injury Program
Service Excellence Our Service Excellence team is dedicated to supporting the WSIB's customers. We help businesses register online, pay premiums, and create safer workplaces. We also assist individuals with reporting workplace injuries or illnesses, receiving benefit payments, and answering questions about their claims. Some areas that have hired summer students include:
9. Employer Account Services
10. Claims Registration
11. Health and Safety Program Design and Enablement
12. Program Effectiveness
13. Service Excellence Administrative
14. Workforce Management
Technology Our Technology team supports the organization by providing electronic solutions, data analysis and reporting, and managing our vendors and suppliers. Some areas that have hired summer students include:
15. Business and Advanced Analytics
16. Customer and Channel Experience
17. Information Management Shared Service
18. IT Portfolio and Planning
19. IT Performance Management
20. IT Security and Risk Management
21. IT Application Management Services
22. Client Engagement and Service Delivery
Finance Our Finance team is responsible for the financial health and integrity of the organization, and accountable for the funds required to support people with injuries or illnesses in their recovery and return to work. Some areas that have hired summer students include:
23. Actuarial Services
24. Cash Disbursements
25. Loss of Retirement Income
26. Procurement Analysis, Reporting and Quality
27. Treasury
People Our People team provides comprehensive human resources advice and services to the organization, supporting strategic business outcomes through our people. Some areas that have hired summer students include:
28. Accessibility Office
29. Campus Recruitment & Partnerships
30. Communications
31. Emergency Management &Business Continuity
32. Employee and Labour Relations
33. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Business Ethics
34. HR Analytics
35. Language Services
36. Learning and Development
37. Talent Acquisition
Risk and Governance The Governance team supports, educates, and champions effective governance across the organization. The Risk team helps improve internal decision-making and reporting, and informing enterprise-wide decisions. Some areas that have hired summer students include:
38. Corporate Compliance
39. Corporate Risk Management Services
40. Enterprise Portfolio Governance
41. Legal Services
42. Office of the President
43. Real Estate and Facilities Management Services
44. Strategy and Planning
Professional Requirements and Qualifications Applicants must be:
45. Legally authorized to work in Ontario, Canada full time (36.25 hours/week)
46. Currently be a post-secondary student who is enrolled as a full-time, post-secondary student in a recognized institution in September 2026.
47. Applicants may also apply to the position if they are returning to studies in the next academic term or have completed the requirements for graduation within the last six (6) months
48. Final year students will need to provide proof of enrollment for their last semester
49. Available to work for the entire duration of the summer (May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026) full time with no planned absences
50. If you advance in the job recruitment process, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work legally in Canada
All applications must include the following:
51. Resume and cover letter in a single MS Word or PDF document
52. Copy of your most recent GPA transcript
53. First year students can submit letter of enrollment if official transcript is not available
54. Proof of enrollment for the September 2025 and/or September 2026 school year
55. Final year students will need to provide proof of enrollment for their last semester
Summer student recruitment timeline
Applications open
November 19, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Resume screening and assessments
January - February, 2026
Interviews
January - March, 2026
Offers
February - April 2026
Start date/orientation
May 4, 2026