1720: INDIGENOUS HR INTERN

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare, and vision plan

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, ON is seeking an Indigenous Human Resources Intern for a 1-year contract. You will support recruitment, retention, new‑employee orientation, benefits administration, payroll data entry and policy compliance, plus a broad range of administrative tasks.

Preferred are Anishinaabe ancestry and a high school diploma. Experience in business administration and HRIS (Sage) is valued.

Qualifications

• Anishinaabe ancestry preferred; understand Anishinaabe history, culture and values.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience in business administration.
• Experience with HRIS (Sage) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, retention and new‑employee orientation.
• Assist benefits administration, payroll data entry and policy compliance.
• Provide general administrative support and data entry.
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements and workplace policies.

Skills

Administrative experience

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRMS (Sage)

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – 1-year Contract Position

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: October 7 , 2026

Competition #: 1720

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance Clerk

Total Positions

1

Wage

$49,804.45 To $58,264.16 Annually

Hours/Week

35

Days of Work

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By

10/7/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

Position Overview:

The Indigenous Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources department in delivering a variety of Human Resource services and tasks including recruitment, retention, new employee orientation, benefits administration, payroll, data entry, collective agreement and policies compliance as well as additional administrative functions.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An individual who is of Anishinaabe ancestry from the Robinson Superior Treaty area with an understanding of Anishinaabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values are preferred. Must be a Highschool graduate.
• Experience in business administration.
• Experience with a Human Resources Information System preferably HRMS (Sage Software).
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as determined by the immediate Manager of Human Resources in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Must complete a criminal records check satisfactory to Dilico.

Hours of Work: 35 weekly

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6