Human Resources Intern Winter 2025

Please Note – This is an unpaid co-op position which offers a monthly honorarium paid in bi-weekly installments.

About Us

MaxPeople is a professional Human Resources consulting firm offering clients customized approaches to create a people strategy that impacts business growth.  We partner with small and mid-size companies across industries.   

MaxPeople is a team of consultants, advisors, business professionals and next-gen leaders, inspired by a passion for the work we do.  We’re here to work, learn, laugh, and grow. We take our work very seriously, but ourselves, not as much.   

What Drives Us?  

Striving for excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We’ve created a work culture that embraces an entrepreneurial mind-set and encourages our employees to grow beyond their potential. We are a collaborative group, finding fresh perspectives and new solutions by teaming up and tackling challenges head on.    

We’re passionate people and that shines through in everything we do at work or at play — marathoners, amateur chefs, yoga gurus, animal advocates - we are all in!!  

As a HR Intern with MaxPeople, you will be working alongside our HR Advisors and HR Consultants, as we assist our clients with all of their “people” issues including performance management, legislative compliance, terminations, employee programs and so much more. We do this by providing our clients with customized HR solutions that support their culture, employee connectivity, and compliance.

Your duties and responsibilities may consist of the following:

• Support the HR Consulting Team with a variety of HR initiatives
• Assist with specific HR Projects focused for clients and MaxPeople
• Support recruitment for entry level positions
• Provide project and process support including conducting research, analysis and recommendations
• Perform research to ensure clients are kept up to date on employment legislation and HR trends
• Compile data and prepare reports both for internal and external purposes
• Assist with administrative support for Employment Law division
• Assist with other HR projects or divisions as required

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• In the process of completing a post-secondary diploma / degree in Human Resources or related field and actively enrolled in a co-op / Internship program is a requirement.
• High sense of urgency and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Extremely adaptable and flexible to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable during interactions with senior level clients and staff
• Ability to apply discretion and sound judgment to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate future needs and/or potential challenges that may arise
• Demonstrates a positive attitude with a learning and growth mindset
• Demonstrated track record of effective customer focus
• Highly proficient computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

What We Offer:

• Flexible environment including the ability to work some days from your home office
• Early Friday afternoons before every long weekend
• Rewards and recognition prizes every quarter
• Team building and community volunteering events
• Development, and continuous learning opportunities
• Fun and professional environment that really cares and values its employees

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.