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Intern, Talent Acquisition (Summer 2025)

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Canada
    Remote

Requirements

  • ✔ Currently enrolled as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution or technical bootcamp
  • ✔ New graduates - Within 6 months of your graduation date
  • ✔ Available to work full-time hours
  • ✔ Residing in Canada
  • Is interested in building a career in Talent Acquisition or People Operations
  • Is curious and has a thirst for learning; you dig deep into any problem you encounter!
  • Has a shipping mentality. We don't believe in spending forever analyzing and debating. The best way to validate something is to ship it — so let's ship it, learn, and iterate
  • Has a proven track record of establishing strong partnerships with others
  • Basic analytical skills to manipulate data and draw meaningful insights from it
  • You thrive in team environments and enjoy building strong partnerships with colleagues across functions

Responsibilities

  • Learn how to design and deliver on practical recruitment strategies, that are collaborative and optimized for speed and quality
  • Get hands-on with targeted recruitment data, analysing trends to make recommendations on how to recruit smarter
  • Develop detailed documentation and process maps that make our recruitment strategy more efficient and scalable
  • Actively contribute to refining and improving existing recruitment processes
  • Participate in conversations with the business to identify and unlock hiring opportunities that will move the needle and make a real impact
  • Work with our Coordination team to learn how to deliver a high-quality and consistent candidate and interviewer experience
  • Work with our Early Talent team to build intern-programming that will deliver on an amazing employee experience and foster long-term growth

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts between 4 to 8 months.

Are the internships available for non-co-op students?

Yes, the internships are open to both co-op and non-co-op students, as well as recent graduates.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution or technical bootcamp, or be a new graduate within 6 months of graduation, available to work full-time hours, and residing in Canada.

Is there an opportunity for mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will receive mentorship and support for their growth while connecting to the broader Wealthsimple community.

What kind of work will interns be doing in Talent Acquisition?

Interns will learn to design recruitment strategies, analyze recruitment data, develop documentation, contribute to refining recruitment processes, and help build intern programming.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, there are educational workshops, hackathons, and other intern programming to support professional development.

What type of candidates is Wealthsimple looking for?

Wealthsimple is looking for candidates who are interested in Talent Acquisition or People Operations, have a curiosity for learning, a shipping mentality, strong partnership skills, and basic analytical abilities.

Does Wealthsimple offer any health benefits or wellness days?

Yes, Wealthsimple offers generous vacation days, unlimited sick and mental health days, and company-wide wellness days off throughout the year.

Are there initiatives for diversity and inclusion at Wealthsimple?

Yes, Wealthsimple has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Can interns work from anywhere in Canada?

Yes, interns must be residing in Canada, and the position is remote-first, allowing them to work from anywhere within the country.

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