HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 67,710,417 - 75,390,537; Full time

Job summary

Michipicoten First Nation is offering a Human Resources Intern role within its HR department to provide essential support, including documentation, recruitment coordination, onboarding, and benefits administration.

This full-time internship offers hands-on experience in HR within a First Nation context and professional development in a culturally grounded workplace. The position is contingent upon funding approval.

Qualifications

• Identify as Indigenous person (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit).
• New entrant into the workforce or transitioning to a new career.
• Be at least 18 years of age; reside in Canada.
• Post-secondary education in HR/BA or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documentation and coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records and assist with training and benefits administration.
• Support HR operations to ensure a positive employee experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/BA or related field

Job description

About the Community

Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) is a vibrant community located near Wawa, ON and approximately 225 km from Sault Ste. Marie, ON. With a small number of members on reserve and the majority dispersed around the globe, Michipicoten First Nation strives to maintain harmony and balance with Mother Earth, neighbouring First Nations, and surrounding communities, while building on socio-economic independence and a strong sense of community and cultural identity.

Position

Human Resources Intern

Role Overview

Reporting to the Human Resources Advisor, the Human Resources Intern provides essential support to the Human Resources department by managing documentation, coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities, maintaining employee records, and assisting with training and benefits administration. This role ensures smooth HR operations and contributes to a positive employee experience.

This internship will provide hands‑on experience in Human Resources within a First Nation context and offer professional development in a culturally grounded workplace.

This position is contingent upon funding approval.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Human Resources Manager

Total Positions

1

Wage

$23.64- $26.33

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

8/7/2026

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• Identify as an Indigenous person, including First Nation, Metis, or Inuit;
• Be a new entrant into the workforce, transitioning to a new career, unemployed or underemployed and entering a new field;
• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Reside, and are legally entitled to work, in Canada.

Education

• post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other

• Valid G driver’s license and own vehicle
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (if hired)
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract (if hired)

Equity and Diversity Statement

Michipicoten First Nation is dedicated to promoting equity and diversity and serving the interests of its members. The successful candidate will primarily serve the interests of Michipicoten members, and preference will be given to MFN members and Indigenous candidates who possess the necessary qualifications.