About the Role
This 8-month internship offers hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle within the People & Culture team. You will support various HR initiatives, including employee engagement, HR operations, communications, DEI, campus programs, and recruitment, gaining practical experience across multiple functions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing delivery and evolution of the Business Fusion and AI Enablement program, including training coordination, communications, participant management, and tracking future learning pathways.
- Assist with Emerging Leaders and other leadership development programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, participant communications, and post-session follow-up.
- Support organization-wide performance management training initiatives and related learning resources.
- Assist with training needs analyses by administering surveys, consolidating feedback, and preparing reports and recommendations.
- Coordinate the setup, distribution, and administration of surveys through SurveyMonkey and other survey platforms.
- Support the analysis and reporting of internship, engagement, learning & development, and event-specific survey results.
- Prepare summaries, presentations, and insights to help inform People & Culture initiatives and decision-making.
- Support the research, coordination, and submission of external employer awards and recognition programs.
- Assist with gathering supporting data, drafting content, coordinating stakeholder input, and tracking award timelines and outcomes.
- Support the ongoing enhancement of PICTON's Rewards & Recognition framework and programs.
- Assist with recognition campaigns, employee awareness initiatives, program communications, and participation tracking.
- Help administer recognition-related surveys, analyze feedback, and prepare recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
- Support initiatives related to the ongoing enhancement and modernization of PICTON's performance management processes.
- Assist with annual performance review cycle planning, process documentation, reporting, communications, and continuous improvement activities.
- Coordinate and support employee engagement activities, learning events, recognition programs, and People & Culture initiatives.
- Partner with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to help plan and execute internal events and programs.
- Provide administrative, project coordination, and operational support across People & Culture priorities as required.
- Support People & Culture projects and strategic initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, SharePoint development, reporting improvements, and other department priorities.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, operational efficiency, and people-related processes across the organization.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (HR, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); Canva or similar tools are a plus
- Interest in workplace culture, employee engagement, and DEI
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skills
- HR operations
- Employee engagement
- Communications
- DEI initiatives
- Campus and early-career programs
- Recruitment
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- SurveyMonkey
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Onsite
Work Type
- Internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Post-secondary program enrollment
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 to $30.00 per hour
Benefits
- Corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts
- VersaFi memberships
- PICTON Investment Counseling and portfolio management services
- Volunteer and charitable donation matching
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Recognition awards
- Semi-annual performance bonuses
- Generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year)
- Training and development reimbursement
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Healthcare spending account
About the Company
- Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments) is a privately run, 100% employee-owned firm with over 20 years of experience challenging conventional wisdom in the investment landscape.
- They are recognized as one of Canada's Most Trusted Investment Brands and have received numerous Best Workplaces™ awards.
- The company manages $19.6 billion for institutional and retail clients, employing 241 individuals, with a focus on innovation and a mission to bring greater certainty to investors.
- Their culture is entrepreneurial, dynamic, and bureaucracy-free, emphasizing collaboration, support, and empowering employees to make an impact.
Equal Opportunity
- PICTON Investments is committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone.
- Hiring and personnel actions are taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language, or national origin.
- They welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences globally.
- Canadian experience is not required.
- Accommodation is available throughout the application and hiring process upon request.
