Human Resources Intern
Job No:
310365
Location:
Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Apply your academic learnings and skills in a challenging role!
- Build your HR knowledge and foster your professional growth in a collaborative team environment
- Receive competitive compensation with a global leader
About the Organization
Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care® company committed to the safe, ethical, and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care® is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.
About the Opportunity
Methanex is currently seeking a Human Resources Intern to join our team in Medicine Hat, AB. This position is available for a four-month term, and is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate Human Resources or Business Administration degree program.
As a collaborative member of the Medicine Hat Human Resources team, the HR Intern will work with Human Resources department and employees to deliver human resource services based on established practices, guidelines, standards and policies.
Some responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team, including file maintenance, meeting coordination, scheduling, data entry, expense reporting, purchase orders, and travel support
- Support HR reporting through the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics, dashboards, and analytics
- Assist with document control and records management in accordance with global standards
- Maintain and update HR information across multiple platforms, including Intranet, SharePoint, Workday, Maximo, Active Learner, and Controlled Document Registries
- Participate as an active member of the local HR team and collaborate with other Methanex sites
- Compile and analyze ad hoc survey data as required
- Demonstrate Methanex values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism
- Conduct all work in alignment with Responsible Care® principles and maintain required safety training
About You
To qualify, you will need to be currently enrolled in an undergraduate Human Resources or Business Administration degree program and have successfully completed your second or third year of studies. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4-point scale will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- General understanding of human resources practices and employment legislation, including Alberta Human Rights, Employment Standards, and privacy regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Experience with reporting, queries, and metric development
- Familiarity with HR systems and platforms such as Workday or SharePoint
- Experience supporting data analysis or dashboard reporting
As our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, along with a strong ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. You are customer-focused, approachable, and able to build trusted relationships across all levels, while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented student who is eager to gain hands-on HR experience and contribute meaningfully within a collaborative and professional team environment.
About the Benefits
Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation.
We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary.
Join this thriving and team-focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now!
To apply, please complete the online application form. Once you have answered the questions, please click NEXT and you will be instructed to attach your resume on the following page. Please submit your resume, and cover letter as a single document.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on April 27, 2026.