Future Tech Summer Internship Canada

Shape the future of technology

Have you ever wondered what a high-tech career looks like? The Nokia Future Tech Summer Internship program will give you the opportunity to explore the world of technology while you’re still a high school student.

Our internship is a seven-week program in which you will work alongside Nokia engineering teams solving real, technical problems. Over the course of the summer, you will contribute to meaningful work while receiving support and valuable lessons from a Nokia Future Tech Mentor. You will discover new possibilities and skills that will help you make an impact on the future of technology.

Future Tech Internship Program | Nokia Canada

Who you are

  • You are a high school student who will be entering grade 12 in the fall of 2026.
  • You have a willingness to learn new things quickly and like to be challenged.
  • You are interested in exploring the world of high-tech.
  • You have a proven ability to work in a team environment (including extracurricular activities).
  • You may not have any experience in these fields, but you have a keen interest in computer science, computer engineering, software and hardware development.

Requirements

  • You must be able to participate in the program for all seven weeks – Note that this means that you will be unable to take days off for things like summer school or vacations.
  • You must have an expected average of 75% in grade eleven.
  • You must be registered in two of the following grade 12 courses: Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Computer Science, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Computer Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
  • You must be legally able to work in Canada and possess a SIN.
  • You must be proficient in the English language.
  • This year, the program will begin Monday, July 6th, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026.
     

Perks

  • Learn from Nokia Future Tech Mentors while you work on solving real, technical problems and shape your future.
  • Future Tech Interns will be paid $18/hr.
  • Gain valuable insights that can influence your post-secondary decisions.
  • Lunch and Learn sessions to explore different aspects of the working world.
  • Meet other high school students who share your enthusiasm for technology.

Are you ready?

Deadline to apply: Monday, February 16th, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

 

Please read all instructions carefully – remember that your application is partly judged by how well you can interpret requirements.

Your application to the program will require the following components:

  1. A one-minute (max) video in which you walk us through a technical project that you have worked on. Note that there is no requirement for you to appear in the video nor for us to hear your voice.
  2. A copy of your most recent report card.
  3. A list of the grade 12 courses you will be taking.
  4. The Nokia Future Tech Program accepts applications from students across Canada. As part of your application, you must indicate your preferred way of working.
    • If you are not located in Ottawa and do not plan to work from the Ottawa office, you must select Remote as your preferred way of working.
    • If you are located in Ottawa, you may choose one of the following options: Fully Onsite, Hybrid or Remote. Please note that interns are required to comply with the work arrangement associated with the role for which they are hired. Some roles may require fully onsite or hybrid work if you are located in Ottawa.
       

Questions? Please email us at Future.Tech@nokia.com

How to apply for Future Tech Internship (detailed steps)

 STEP 1: Record your video, upload it on YouTube (unlisted), and save the link in a document
  1. Record your 1-minute video:
    • Prepare a maximum 60-second video in which you walk us through a technical project that you have worked on.  
    • It’s up to you to decide what you want to tell us about your project.
    • Note that there is no requirement for you to appear in the video nor for us to hear your voice.
    • Don’t waste your time in the video discussing registered courses or your report card.  Instead, focus on your technical project.
  2. Upload your video to YouTube as an unlisted video: Upload your video to YouTube as an unlisted video. This means it won’t show up in search results and can only be seen by people with the link. Here’s how to do it: YouTube Upload Guide.
  3. Please save your video link, as you will need it in the next step of the application process.
STEP 2: Prepare the following documents

Please create one single document that includes all four required pieces of information listed below. Ensure that everything is combined into one file only.

  1. The video link file (from Step 1).
  2. Preferred way of working: Please specify Fully Onsite, Hybrid or Remote.
  3. A screenshot of your entire report card: Please upload the most recent Grade 11 report card available at the time of application, showing your courses and grades.
  4. A list of your Grade 12 courses.

The document must be saved in PDF format and named exactly as [Your First Name] [Your Last Name].pdf

STEP 3: Complete online application and submit it
  1. Go to the job posting for ‘Future Tech High School Student’ and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
  2. Enter your email, read and accept the ‘Terms and Conditions,’ and then click on the ‘Next’ button.
  3. You will proceed to a page asking you to:
  • Import your profile’, where you can choose to ‘Apply with LinkedIn.’ Skip this option.
  • Resume & URLs: You don’t need to create a detailed resume. Instead, upload the Document you created in STEP 2. The file must be named: [Your First Name] [Your Last Name].pdf. Please make sure the file is complete and correctly named before uploading it.
  • Fill in the remaining information as requested in the following sections:
    o    Extra Information: Please reply with Yes or No to indicate whether you consent to Nokia retaining your candidate information for up to two years. Your response to this question will not affect your application or your chances of being hired.
    o    Contact Information: Last Name, First Name, Phone
    o    Address
    o    Application Questions: Please answer ‘Not Applicable’ to questions not relevant to you.
  • Skip the following sections:
    o    Work Preferences: Please note that the Future Tech program is a full-time position with a fixed work schedule for a duration of 7 weeks.
    o    Work & Education History
    o    Languages
    o    Licenses & Certificates
  • We highly encourage you to fill in the following sections as well (Please note that these sections are optional, except Gender information. Your answers to these questions will not be considered in hiring decisions):
    o    Disability Information
    o    Diversity Information 

Finally, click on Submit.

Meet some of our interns

Marina

"Joining the Nokia team is a uniquely enriching opportunity to jump-start anyone's career in tech. Along with networking, my internship allowed me to ask critical questions to panelists and peers to discover my future goals, and ultimately taught me how to shape my education and applications to get the most out of my degree, while appealing to hiring managers. Above all, the ability to decide how I tackled each project, along with the exceptional support of a mentor, facilitated a far more in-depth and rapid learning process than a classroom environment has ever provided, with skills that will carry over into my future endeavors."


Dak
Future Tech Intern

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