Organizational Development and Indigenous Engagement Research Intern - Sudbury

Compensation: $39,130 per year

Science North runs Canada’s 2nd and 8th largest science centres and have bases of operation in Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. Science North is currently seeking an Organizational Development and Indigenous Engagement Research Intern to help support initiatives that strengthen organizational diversity and enhance our ability to attract and engage Indigenous applicants and employees.

In this role, the intern will assist in evaluating current Human Resources practices and assist in developing strategies to help make Science North an even more welcoming and inclusive workplace, specifically for Indigenous candidates. The position will contribute to organizational development initiatives focused on improving recruitment practices and reducing barriers that Indigenous applicants may encounter.

The intern will review and analyze existing recruitment processes at Science North and explore opportunities to strengthen them. This may include assessing job descriptions, qualification criteria, and other aspects of the hiring process that could impact accessibility and inclusion for Indigenous applicants.

Recognizing that building a welcoming workplace requires balancing Indigenous cultural perspectives with existing Western organizational practices, the intern will help identify thoughtful approaches and methodologies to support this goal.

This internship provides an opportunity to develop transferable professional skills commonly used in the non-profit sector, including research and data analysis related to Indigenous employment and external best practices; Human Resources and talent management; strategy development and report writing; and presenting findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Science North is seeking to fill a one-year internship opportunity that will start as soon as possible. All applicants MUST meet the following internship program eligibility requirements:

• self-identifies as an Indigenous person, including First Nations, Métis or Inuit,
• must be a new entrant into the workforce, be transitioning to a new career, or be unemployed or underemployed and entering a new field
• resides in Northern Ontario
• must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship
• must be 18 years of age or older
• must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• ideally reside in Sudbury

Position Highlights:

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development & IT and working closely with other members of the HR team you will…

• Assess external best practices used by organizations across Canada to strengthen recruitment strategies aimed at increasing Indigenous and BIPOC representation in the workplace.
• Evaluate current internal practices, job descriptions, and organizational culture to establish a baseline for improvement.
• Develop a set of recommendations to enhance job descriptions and selection criteria to better support increased Indigenous and BIPOC representation.
• Identify cultural and organizational opportunities to strengthen Indigenous inclusion and diversity within the workplace.
• Apply research methodologies to evaluate workplace diversity, including conducting diversity audits (e.g., surveys, interviews, and data analysis) and leveraging machine learning or predictive analytics to identify factors that drive successful diverse hiring outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Self-identifies as Indigenous
• Early-career, career transitioning, or underemployed/unemployed
• Resides in Northern Ontario (Sudbury preferred)
• Legally eligible to work in Canada; 18+ years old
• Interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and Indigenous engagement
• Experience or coursework in HR, organizational development, business, social sciences, or Indigenous studies is an asset
• Strong research, data analysis, and report writing skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse teams and communities

Keys to Success:

• Demonstrates understanding of Indigenous perspectives and workplace realities
• Builds trust and strong relationships with Indigenous colleagues and communities
• Evaluates HR practices, recruitment processes, and organizational culture critically

At Science North we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but you aren’t certain your past experience aligns with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to reach out and ask us at careers@sciencenorth.ca

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time opportunity, one year
• Starting salary range $39,130 per year
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parking, on-site gym
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream

Science North is a registered charity

Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,130.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person