Bilingual Talent Acquisition Intern

Position OverviewDo you like teamwork and working in a fast-growing company? In this HR intern program, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within the Human Resources field. You will cultivate your HR capabilities and business acumen while you provide valuable work to our business. As a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Intern on the University Recruiting team, you are responsible for supporting the organization’s recruiting strategy through the sourcing and attraction of intern and new graduate candidates. You will support Kiewit's goals by focusing on building relationships with recruiters and hiring managers to recruit the best and brightest early career talent into the organization. You will also get exposure to our Center of Excellence (COE) Leaders, HR Business Partners, and HR Directors as you learn and grow with our team. We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership, and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility you won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too. District Overview Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization. Location This position is expected to be based out of our central hub office in Oakville, ON. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.Responsibilities Support screening of candidate resumes and assist with interviews to assess skills, experience, and fit. Assist in planning and executing on-campus recruiting activities (career fairs, info sessions) and partner with recruiters for candidate engagement. Gain foundational knowledge of the business to align candidate interests and skills with opportunities. Learn and utilize established recruiting processes, systems, and tools while supporting components of the hiring process. Participate in intake discussions with recruiters and hiring leaders to understand position requirements and hiring needs. Assist recruiters with requisition-related tasks, including job postings and rehire coordination. Maintain recruiting systems and candidate records to ensure accuracy and support reporting needs. Help evaluate candidate qualifications and fit under recruiter guidance. Learn basic concepts of candidate communication, including managing expectations and offer considerations. Build awareness of labor market trends and talent supply for assigned roles. Support efforts to connect university recruiting and external sourcing activities with internal workforce needs. Develop understanding of how business strategy aligns with talent acquisition strategy. Assist with sourcing initiatives and collaborate with Talent Advisors to meet staffing needs. Qualifications Bilingual in French and English Currently attending a 4yr accredited university/college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent required  Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) Prior internship experience in the HR field preferred  Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time  Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt  Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills  Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives  Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail  Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions Base Compensation: $18.00/hr - $25.00/hr(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.