Indigenous HR Intern

Dilico-Anishinabek-Family-Care; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Paid vacation

Time off at Christmas

EFAP

Benefits: dental/health/vision

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking an Indigenous HR Intern in Thunder Bay, ON for a 1-year contract. The role supports recruitment, orientation, benefits and payroll administration, data entry, and policy compliance, with additional general HR tasks to assist the department.

Preference given to Indigenous applicants. Must have a high school diploma, HRIS experience (Sage preferred), and a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle. Closing date: October 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Experience in business administration beneficial.
• Experience with a Human Resources Information System preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, retention, and onboarding processes.
• Assist benefits administration and payroll tasks.
• Handle data entry, policies compliance, and related HR admin duties.

Skills

Flexible hours

Travel

HRIS experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRMS (Sage)

Job description

Salary Range: $49,804.45 To $58,264.16 Annually

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

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 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.

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