Intern, People Operations

Picton Mahoney Asset Management•Toronto, ON

14d•CA$23 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), we are an independent, privately run, 100% employee-owned firm with over 20 years of experience challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. We are one of Canada’s most trusted investment brands, managing $19.6 billion for institutional and retail clients. Our success is built on four guiding principles: Treat investors’ money like our own; Redefine the way investors invest; Be human—always approachable; and Succeed together, one investment at a time. We are entering our next chapter, transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized People Operations Intern to join our People & Culture team for an 8-month internship. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle, with opportunities to contribute to employee engagement, HR operations, communications, DEI initiatives, campus and early-career programs, recruitment, and other People & Culture projects. You'll gain practical experience across multiple areas of HR while helping deliver an exceptional employee and candidate experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in building a broad foundation in Human Resources and gaining exposure to multiple People & Culture functions within a growing organization.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program (HR, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); Canva or similar tools are a plus
Interest in workplace culture, employee engagement, and DEI
Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Support the ongoing delivery and evolution of the Business Fusion and AI Enablement program, including training coordination, communications, participant management, and tracking future learning pathways.
Assist with Emerging Leaders and other leadership development programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, participant communications, and post-session follow-up.
Support organization-wide performance management training initiatives and related learning resources.
Assist with training needs analyses by administering surveys, consolidating feedback, and preparing reports and recommendations.
Coordinate the setup, distribution, and administration of surveys through SurveyMonkey and other survey platforms.
Support the analysis and reporting of internship, engagement, learning & development, and event-specific survey results.
Prepare summaries, presentations, and insights to help inform People & Culture initiatives and decision-making.
Support the research, coordination, and submission of external employer awards and recognition programs, including Great Place to Work®, Best Workplaces in Canada, Canada's Top 100 Employers, and other emerging employer branding opportunities.
Assist with gathering supporting data, drafting content, coordinating stakeholder input, and tracking award timelines and outcomes.
Support the ongoing enhancement of PICTON's Rewards & Recognition framework and programs.
Assist with recognition campaigns, employee awareness initiatives, program communications, and participation tracking.
Help administer recognition-related surveys, analyze feedback, and prepare recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
Support initiatives related to the ongoing enhancement and modernization of PICTON's performance management processes.
Assist with annual performance review cycle planning, process documentation, reporting, communications, and continuous improvement activities.
Coordinate and support employee engagement activities, learning events, recognition programs, and People & Culture initiatives.
Partner with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to help plan and execute internal events and programs.
Provide administrative, project coordination, and operational support across People & Culture priorities as required.
Support People & Culture projects and strategic initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, SharePoint development, reporting improvements, and other department priorities.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, operational efficiency, and people-related processes across the organization.