Indigenous Summer Internship – Talent Management Student

Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

Starting Salary: $20.00/hour

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to work alongside Parkland’s Talent Management team located in Calgary, AB and to gain experience in talent sourcing, employee engagement, and workplace inclusion. Importantly, you will contribute to projects that will advance Parkland’s commitments set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of Parkland’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy.
  
• Support the implementation of Parkland’s  Indigenous Talent Sourcing Strategy.
  
• Support Parkland’s Indigenous Employee Resource Group (ERG)  by helping to coordinate in-person and virtual events and initiatives.
  
• Write blog articles for Parkland’s intranet and help to create toolkits and resource guides.
  
• Support the collection and reporting of Indigenous-related data.
  
• Conduct research related to Indigenous Relations in Canada, and potentially the United States and Caribbean.
  
• Help organize Parkland’s participation in career fairs and career-related events and initiatives.
  

Education:

Must be currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program such as Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, Business, Communications, or another related field, and for the duration of the term.

Requirements:

• Available for a 4-month Summer term beginning in May 2025.
• Lived experience or deep knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and governance.
• Experience working directly or indirectly with Indigenous communities and/or organizations is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
  
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis). We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can thrive. If you are a member of one of these communities, we invite you to highlight this in your application. We value the unique perspectives you can bring to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.