Co-op/Intern Human Resources

Kinaxis Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation & Kinaxis Days

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness classes

Mentorship & career development

Recognition programs

Hackathons

Job summary

Kinaxis Inc. in Ottawa and Toronto is offering a full-time co-op/intern HR role. You will provide administrative and coordination support across HR projects, programs, and employee relations, while gaining exposure to HR processes and practices.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in HR or Business, with strong organization, communication, and analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. Mentorship and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently, taking initiative, and managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and high personal integrity in handling employee information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for HR projects, programs, meetings, and day-to-day activities.
• Support Talent Programs, including performance, talent reviews, learning, career development, and leadership initiatives.
• Assist with research, data analysis, reporting, presentations, employee communications, and program materials.
• Support Employee Relations activities through documentation, resources, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Support process improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify and streamline HR processes.
• Maintain HR resources, process documentation, tools, and program materials.
• Collaborate across HR while independently managing assigned activities and follow-ups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Integrity

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Data & technology fluency

Microsoft Office

AI awareness in HR

Education

HR or Business degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

About the team

The Human Resources team partners across the organization to support employees, leaders, and the business. In this role, you will provide administrative, project, and coordination support across the HR Partner, Talent Programs, and Employee Relations functions while gaining broad exposure to HR programs, processes, and practices.

Location

You must be in the Ottawa or Toronto office at least three days a week.

Term Duration

This is a full-time 8, or 12-month position, starting January, 2027.

Co-op / Intern Eligibility

This position is open to co-ops and interns. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in full-time education or be a recent/upcoming graduate within 12 months of the placement end date.

Compensation range

$19.46- $28.55hourly rate. The final offer within this range will reflect the candidate’s skills, year of education, and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative and coordination support for HR projects, programs, meetings, and day-to-day activities.
• Support Talent Programs, including performance, talent reviews, learning, career development, and leadership initiatives.
• Assist with research, data analysis, reporting, presentations, employee communications, and program materials.
• Support Employee Relations activities through documentation, resources, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Support process improvement activities by identifying opportunities to simplify, streamline, and improve HR processes and ways of working.
• Maintain HR resources, process documentation, tools, and program materials.
• Work collaboratively across HR while independently managing assigned activities and follow-ups.

What we're looking for

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity and understands the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of employee information.
• Curious, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working with data and technology.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; interest in HR technology and AI.

We’re accepting applications now through end of day onSunday, October 25, 2026. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the posting closes, so early submission is encouraged.

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Work With Impact:

Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands:

Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis:

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.