Co-op/Intern AI

About Kinaxis
In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, with a brand-new HQ based in Kanata North in Ottawa. As one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2024), we want to help you take the first step in crafting your career journey.

At Kinaxis, we power the world's supply chains to help preserve the planet's resources and enrich the human experience. As a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we enable supply chain excellence for all industries, with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location
If in Ottawa, you must be in the office at least three days a week. Other Canadian Locations - Remote

About The Team
We are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong
AI & HR Process Excellence Intern
with expertise in Artificial Intelligence and training AI agents to help us reimagine how work gets done in HR. This intern will work closely with va rious HR stakeholders on the HR digitization journey by actively supporting the process reengineering, optimization leading towards process excellence to analyze current workflows, identify manual pain points, and design AI-enabled solutions to streamline and automate HR operations.

Here's your chance to actively contribute and make a difference in a dynamic setting by assisting us in developing smart, scalable processes that streamline operations and enhance employee experience.

This is a full-time, 12- month position, starting January 2026.
To be eligible for a Co-op or Intern position at Kinaxis, you must either be currently enrolled in full-time education or, if you are a recent/upcoming graduate, your graduation date must be within 12 months of the placement end date.
What You Will Do

• Collaborate with HR teams to map out existing hire to retire processes (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, performance tracking, talent movement).
• Look for ways to use AI, machine learning, or smart agents to make tasks less manual or to boost efficiency and precision.
• Build and train lightweight AI models or agents (e.g., using LLMs or automation platforms) to test automation use cases.
• Create and test prototypes or process simulations to show potential ROI or time savings.
• Document findings and present clear recommendations, including technical feasibility and implementation considerations.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in generative AI and HR tech applications.

What We Are Looking For

• Candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in training or fine-tuning AI agents, as well as working with frameworks
• Strong proficiency in Python, along with familiarity with widely used machine learning and natural language processing libraries
• Candidates should possess a strong passion for integrating machine learning solutions, with a particular focus on identifying and implementing automation opportunities to enhance and streamline people processes. This enthusiasm should be matched by a commitment to improving the overall robustness of the user experience.
• Proven ability to deconstruct complex problems and communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders who may not have a technical background.
• A keen interest in understanding how people-centric processes operate is essential. While prior HR experience is not required, genuine curiosity about these processes will be highly valued.
• The ability to map out existing processes using workflow mapping tools and identify opportunities for optimization and transformation using advanced technologies is crucial.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience applying AI in real-world business functions.
• Exposure to HR operations in a dynamic, high-growth company.
• Mentorship from both HR leaders and technical experts.
• The opportunity to shape how people and technology work together.

We're accepting applications now through end of day on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the posting closes, so early submission is encouraged.

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Work With Impact:
Our platform directly helps companies power the world's supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands:
Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis:
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we're committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at or the company's blog at .

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at Please note that this contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.