Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America.
Publicis Groupe Canada is committed to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate which focuses on four pillars: Education, Talent Management, Outreach and Giving Back. Since the mandate's launch in 2020, they have made strong and continued growth in all their pillars including top-tier mental health benefits, regular education sessions for employees, six business resources groups for employees of various backgrounds and their allies and developing training and scholarships programs with POV and the Miami Ad School Canada. The Groupe also launched This Is The Job, an initiative designed to work with Canada's largest school boards to change the complexion of the marketing industry and inspire racialized teens and young adults to consider a career in the industry.
Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada (Publicis Canada, Hawkeye, Razorfish, Publicis Health, ThePubProductions, Nurun, Publicis Sports & Entertainment), Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett (Leo Burnett Canada, Ove Brand Design, Leo Burnett Design), Saatchi & Saatchi (Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Synergize, TPM),MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada) and Publicis Sapient.
Overview
If you love people, thrive in fast‑moving environments, and find joy in equal parts creativity, organization, and problem‑solving - this role is built for you.
As our HR & L&D Intern, you'll split your time 50/50 between:
1. General HR support for several Publicis Groupe agencies (mainly in the PR space), and
2. National Learning & Development support for our Publicis Groupe Canada L&D team
You’ll gain hands‑on exposure across HR operations, employee experience, talent development, and program delivery - all while working with some of Canada’s most award‑winning communications agencies. This is a paid, full‑time internship with the potential to convert into a permanent role based on performance and business need.
Responsibilities
HR Support (Approx. 50%)
Using your organizational superpowers, warm communication style, and “two‑steps‑ahead” instincts, you’ll help keep our agencies running smoothly:
Employee Experience, Onboarding & Offboarding
- Support a best‑in‑class onboarding experience, partnering with HR, IT, Facilities, and hiring managers to ensure new hires start strong
- Assist with offboarding coordination, equipment tracking, and documentation
- Scheduling and administration of agency level training initiatives
- Assist with coordination and set up of staff meetings
HR Administration & Operations
- Support HR data accuracy by maintaining HRIS records, updates, and documentation in partnership with our HR Operations Team
- Assist with employment letters, background checks, time‑off tool management, and compliance tracking
- Help manage freelancer contract tracking and alignment with agency systems
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Support with administration of quarterly agency roundtable meetings
- Partner with agency social committees to help plan internal events, team activities, and culture‑building programming
- Support periodic reporting to Finance, HR Operations, and Leadership
Learning & Development Support (Approx. 50%)
You’ll become an integral part of our national L&D team - a group that moves quickly, thinks entrepreneurially, and loves building experiences that help our people grow. Excitement about service and customer satisfaction is a key contributor to your success.
Program Coordination & Logistics
- Coordinate virtual, in‑person, and recorded training sessions
- Act as production support during sessions, including set up, tear down and various errands related to the execution of programming
Learning Systems & Documentation
- Maintain training records, attendance, and program archives
- Track and triage L&D requests from business leaders
Creative & Content Support
- Assist in creating slide decks, learning assets, communications, and internal marketing materials promoting L&D offerings
- Support training design updates and materials development
Insights & Reporting
- Help gather feedback, track participation, and compile insights to improve learning experiences across Canada
Qualifications
You have a basic understanding of the HR space, either through school or a previous internship. But mostly, you are curious, driven, and comfortable with fast‑paced environments. In addition, you have a passion for the intersection of people and technology, and how AI can support this in ethical and innovative ways. You love to learn new skills, don’t shy away from experimentation and are always looking for new ways to do things.
You’ll thrive here if you are:
- A relationship‑builder
- Hyper‑organized and detail‑oriented
- Resourceful and proactive
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Digitally savvy and eager to learn systems
- Collaborative, warm, and approachable
Nice‑to‑Haves (Not Required)
- French language skills
- Exposure to LMS or HRIS tools
Additional information
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.
Salary
Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $ 38,000.00-$ 45,000.00 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.
AI Use
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.
Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email at inquiries@publicisna.com
