About the role#
The Intern, Total Rewards supports the team with operational and analytical tasks regarding compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. This role provides hands-on experience in Human Resources, with a focus on compensation processes, benefits administration, and data management. You will work on year-end compensation activities, job documentation, and data audits.
What you'll do#
- Assist with year-end compensation processes, including data entry, preparing materials, and supporting documentation.
- Help administer employee benefits programs by tracking enrollment changes and responding to basic inquiries.
- Conduct initial reviews of compensation data to support internal equity, pay equity, and policy compliance.
- Prepare data summaries and reports for Total Rewards initiatives.
- Participate in projects by performing research, data gathering, and basic analysis.
- Provide administrative support for program development and policy updates.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure job documentation is accurate and classifications align with company standards.
- Serve as a resource for basic compensation and benefits questions from HR and management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Statistics.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Analytical ability to gather and synthesize data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
- Previous internship or relevant coursework in HR, compensation, or benefits administration is a plus.
- Familiarity with school projects related to quantitative, analytical, and business operations in Human Resources.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval and Reliability Status security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: This position is fully on-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 to Summer 2027 (January 4, 2027, to August 27, 2027).
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan ULC operates as a group of Canadian companies focused on marine transportation and shipbuilding. The business provides ship repair, refit services, and commercial ferry operations along the West Coast. Founded in 1886, the organization maintains its headquarters in North Vancouver. It employs over 2,500 people to support coastal commerce.
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