Human Resources and Administrative Intern

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Western Group Full time

Human Resources & Administrative Intern
Western Group is made up of strong and diverse operating divisions: Terminals & Stevedoring and Intermodal Services. These divisions connect Canada's marine, rail, road, and transportation corridors to global business. But our most valuable assets are our people.

Instinctive, agile, and creative, we rely on them to generate new and unique solutions and deliver the highest level of service to our customers.


Western Group is located in North Vancouver, Canada and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seattle, Washington based Carrix Inc.


The Human Resources & Administrative Intern role is an opportunity to get to know Western Group and the transportation and logistics industry, as well as hone human resources and administrative skills.


The Position


Reporting to the Vice President, People & Sustainability, this position will handle a variety of personnel related administrative tasks and will provide clerical support to the HR department and employees regarding people related activities, projects, policies, processes, and procedures.


You will be part of a motivated and diverse team and be given the autonomy and support to do your best work.


Responsibilities & Activities

  • Support people and administrative related projects
  • Maintain and organize accurate and comprehensive personnel records.
  • Assist to maintain our HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now), ensuring all data is correct.
  • Run reports and compile data on an as needed basis.
  • Support salaried payroll and benefits administration.
  • Answer employee inquiries.
  • Draft and post people related messaging internally and on Social Media channels.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources/Administrative team.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with strong administrative and organizational skills
  • Excellent typing, data entry and computer skills, including the full Microsoft Office suite and Office 36
  • Proficiency in digital platform design (Canva) and content management (Wordpress) is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits of Working with Western Group

  • You will be joining a team of skilled professionals and working in an environment where you will learn every day
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Working for an essential, successful, and growing group of companies
  • Enjoy a company culture that is steeped in care for employees and where community and diversity, equity and inclusion are valued.
  • The position is located at 15 Mountain Highway in North Vancouver, with free parking as well as an onsite fitness facility.

To Apply
If you are looking to broaden your horizon and join our team, we'd like to meet you. To apply, please do so by February 15, 2023.

To learn more about our operations and company culture, mission, and vision, please view our website at

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