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People and Culture Intern

CompanyAlberta Central
LocationCalgary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the People & Culture team with recruitment, onboarding, and HR administrative tasks. They will also assist with maintaining employee records, drafting job descriptions, and conducting research on HR best practices.
Internship Type
limited term
Company Size
108
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN PAYMENTS The payments landscape is changing, and so are the needs of Canadians. Real-time payments are happening all over the world. Prairie Payments was created to digitally transform and modernize payment services in Canada. Owned by credit unions, we are committed to providing fast, flexible, and secure payments for all members. Our modernized payments platform ensures our clients remain competitive in the payments landscape by providing access to the most efficient, cost-effective modernized payments processing infrastructure.
About the Role

ROLE SUMMARY 

The People & Culture Advisor Intern supports the People & Culture team in delivering HR services across Canada. This role provides hands-on exposure to core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, and employee relations initiatives. The intern will assist with administrative tasks, research, and coordination activities while developing foundational HR knowledge and skills.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Assist with recruitment activities and support the talent acquisition process, including posting roles, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and employee communication.
  • Organize employee files and identify key documentation requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Maintain and update employee records within HRIS (e.g., ADP Workforce Now).
  • Assist with drafting job descriptions and interview guides.
  • Support the performance review process by reviewing SMART goals for alignment and consistency.
  • Work on policies and procedures by identifying areas for improvement and assisting with updates.
  • Support HR team with employee engagement initiatives and programs.
  • Help prepare reports, metrics, and presentations.
  • Conduct research on HR best practices and policies.
  • Provide administrative support such as file management and data entry.
  • Assist with contractor tracking and coordination.
  • Collaborate with HR team on ongoing projects and initiatives.


KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources or related field.
  • Strong interest in Human Resources functions.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly.
  • Previous internship or administrative experience is an asset but not required.

The Environment

PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions. 

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 4:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills
RecruitmentOnboardingHRISEmployee RelationsData EntryAdministrative SupportMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDetail-orientedResearchPolicy DevelopmentPerformance Review SupportFile Management
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
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