Student - Human Resources Intern (4 or 8 month)

Lactalis; Winchester; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Canada is offering a Student - Human Resources Intern program (4 or 8 months). The role provides administrative and project support across multiple HR functions, plus exposure to Health & Safety and site communications.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding and HR administration, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment across Lactalis brands.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Assist with posting job vacancies on internal and external job boards.
• Screen resumes and applications against basic job requirements.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.
• Prepare interview packages and candidate evaluation forms.
• Participate in career fairs and university recruitment events.
• Assist with reference checks and background screening processes.

Job description

Student - Human Resources Intern (4 or 8 month)

About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada!We’reproud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers byForbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro andLactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time.

As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

NextGen Lactalis Student Program:

At Lactalis, we are committed to cultivating talent and providing enriching opportunities that ignite passion and foster growth in our future leaders. Our student program is designed to nurture your potential by providing you with enriching work experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Lactalis Canada’s student program encourages curiosity, creativity, professional development, and personal growth. Not only will you develop your expertise through hands‑on experiences, but you will also join a thriving network of Lactalis Students across Canada. All students will have the chance to participate in social events, group trainings and workshops, manufacturing plant tours, and an end‑of semester project!

We are invested in your long‑term success and aim to equip you with skills and experiences that will fuel your future!

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Student’s purpose is to providing administrative and project support across multiple Human Resources functions while giving the student exposure to professional HR practices. The role will also provide support to Health & Safety and site communications functions.

Responsibility

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Assist with posting job vacancies on internal and external job boards.
• Screen resumes and applications against basic job requirements.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.
• Prepare interview packages and candidate evaluation forms.
• Participate in career fairs and university recruitment events.
• Assist with reference checks and background screening processes.

Employee Onboarding and Orientation

• Prepare new hire documentation and onboarding packages.
• Ensure completed employment forms are accurately filed.
• Assist with account creation requests and onboarding checklists.
• Support new employees during their onboarding period.

Human Resources Administration

• Maintain employee records and personnel files while ensuring confidentiality.
• Update HR information systems (HRIS) with employee information.
• Prepare employment letters and standard HR correspondence.
• Assist in tracking vacations, leaves of absence, and other employee status changes.
• Support document control for HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR processes.

Health, Safety, and Wellness

• Assist with safety training record administration.
• Support maintaining of training matrices and compliance records.
• Support wellness initiatives and employee awareness campaigns.
• Assist with incident documentation and reporting processes as directed.

Qualifications