Job Description

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Plains also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, Plains is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for high achieving, analytical, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate students to join our Early Talent program. The Plains Early Talent program offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to pursue long, successful careers in the energy industry.

Students are an integral part of our team, whose contributions help drive our business forward. Plains is proud to foster a culture where students are empowered to ask questions and feel as though they are part of the team from day one. We provide our students with opportunities to build their professional networks through working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and other students.

Plains intern program is an opportunity to get hands on experience and education which is aligned with each student\xe2\x80\x99s degree, in the oil and gas midstream sector. Plains intern opportunities have been specifically designed to provide students the opportunity to apply their academic studies and gain valuable experience through meaningful and challenging work. Plains offers one of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s best formal training programs in which high achieving participants may become eligible to receive an offer to join Plains upon graduation.

We are seeking an 8-month, Human Resources Intern to join our Human Resources Team in Calgary, AB on a full time (40 hours per week), temporary term. This role will commence May 1, 2023 and will report to one of our Senior HR Business Partners.

The successful candidate will participate in a variety of meaningful HR projects and activities that support our Canadian and US operations. Candidates should have an awareness of HR best practices and the technical skills to effectively assist with HR communications, policy research, policy writing, content management and documentation.

Responsibilities:

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  Support a variety of HR policy project initiatives within one or more of our HR specialist groups including, Total Rewards, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and HR Business Partners/Advisory;
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  Participate in a variety of HR communication activities including program roll-outs, monthly leader newsletter, and the HR SharePoint/Intranet sites;
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  Assist with HR file management and the migration of HR files to SharePoint;
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  Other duties and tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications:

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  Successful candidate will be enrolled in a post-secondary bachelors program related to Human Resources, or Business Administration;
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  Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree following the completion of this work term;
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  Preference will be given to students with relevant work experience in policy development, conducting policy analysis, and providing advice and recommendations on policy issues
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  Strong knowledge of federal and provincial regulation and legislation, provincial Employment Standards Act, Human Rights, and Privacy laws; as well as experience referring to union contracts and labor relations policies
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  Previous Intern / work experience is required;
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  Previous Intern / work experience in Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, OD or Change Management capacity would be considered an asset;
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  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint;
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  Comfortable with virtual collaboration and meeting software, including Teams;
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  Ability to take initiative and the confidence to make suggestions for improvement;
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills;
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  Solid interpersonal skills that support collaboration and productive working relationships;
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  Interest in HR professional growth and development;
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  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
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  Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in a fast pace environment;
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  Ability to work independently;
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  Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves to Calgary for the duration of the work term
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  Interns must be able to commit to an 8-month work term starting May 1, 2023 to be considered for the program; and
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  Successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check.

Documents to include in when submitting your application:

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  Cover letter
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  Resume
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  Copy of your unofficial transcript (you must include this in order to be considered)

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application through our company website on/or before February 28th, 2023.
As a student at Plains you\'ll receive a competitive compensation, industry leading work experience, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.

All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.