About Sault Ste. Marie: A welcoming and vibrant community of 75,000, Sault Ste. Marie provides an affordable, active lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes. What you will find here is a great career and even greater quality of life that offers short commute times and quick access to world class cultural and natural amenities. For more information, visit welcometossm.com.

The PUC Group of Companies (PUC) operate multiple utilities within Ontario that manage the supply and transmission of electricity, the supply, treatment and distribution of drinking water, and the operation of wastewater treatment facilities.

A nationally recognized leader in the utility sector, PUC is dedicated to supporting the communities we serve through curiosity, innovation, and growth. More than ever, our focus is on a sustainable PUC that is developing strategies to lower our carbon footprint, support community and economic development, and maintain exceptional customer service.

PUC offers a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, with demonstrated leadership skills and an innate desire for development and growth.

Reporting to Manager, People and Culture, the Human Resources Intern will provide support in various Human Resources functions with the ability to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the recruitment and selection process for both unionized and management employees.  
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires and departing employees.
• Assist with facilitating orientation for new hires.
• Assist in maintaining and updating employee records and documentation in the HRIS System while in compliance with confidentiality.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and programs.
• Participate in organizing and coordinating company events, meetings, and training sessions.
• Assist in the training and development initiatives of the company, with support from the Manager of Safety.
• Conduct research related to policy development, CA language and case law.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including preparing reports and presentations.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.  
• Ability to respect and maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive matters and/or information.
• Demonstrated accuracy, organizational skills, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver's license.

NOHFC Requirements:

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) - An Agency of the Government of Ontario. It is funded through the Workforce Development Program and the following eligibility requirements must be met:

• Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.
• Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship.
• Candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.

Resumes stating qualifications and experience will be accepted via email to people.culture@ssmpuc.com, by June 14^th, 2024, quoting the job title noted above.