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People Operations Intern (Winter/January 2026, 8 Months)
Oakville, Ontario - Canada; Waterloo, Ontario - Canada
Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
We are looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our efforts and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a People Operations Intern who will immediately contribute to the organization and the People Operations team efforts. If you love technology and People Operations, are well organized, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
As a People Operations Intern, you will support various HR functions, assisting with administrative and operational tasks within the HR Business Partner team. This position will assist the People Operations Specialists and HR Business Partners by providing support on HR-related questions, programs, policies and reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated, and a dependable team player. To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion with regard to all matters.
The opportunity:
- 8 month work-term beginning Jan 2026.
- Full-time, paid internship: Monday - Friday, 37.5hrs/week.
- Your first week at Geotab begins with 'GEO Launch' - a one-week Employee Orientation. Click here to learn more!
- Learn more about the Geotab Campus Program here.
How you'll make an impact:
- Provide administrative support to the PO Specialist & HR Business Partners on various HR functions, including but not limited to, reporting, preparing various letters, participating in investigations, compensation activities and other end of year activities.
- Assist People Operations Specialists in being the first point of contact for Canadian, US-based and Global employee inquiries & documenting issues and providing instructions on next steps.
- Support HRBPs during sensitive processes like terminations and job eliminations by assisting with documentation preparation.
- Observe and learn from HR Business Partner interactions with employees and managers, understanding the dynamics of employee relations and coaching.
- Assist in facilitating and preparing requests for relocation, professional development, and engagement toolkits.
- Support the People Operations Specialist with conducting exit interviews and assist with summarizing trends and observations for HRBPs.
- Support People Operations process development and process improvement initiatives, identifying efficiencies and suggesting improvements.
- Assist with updates and suggestions for content for the Canadian/Global HR guides (Handbooks) and Internal HR Wiki.
- Assist HR Business Partners and HR Specialists in collaborating with HR data teams to generate DayForce reports.
- Maintain knowledge of legislative requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to ensure compliance.
- Participate actively in various HR programs, taskforces, projects, and initiatives.
- Ensure strict adherence to Geotab policies on Google sharing rights to confidential HR/employee information.
- Support global strategic initiatives of the People Operations team.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Completing a post-secondary degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills, as well as a willingness to learn and strong work ethic.
- Passion for technology, innovation, talent acquisition and human resources.
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all HR-related information.
- Familiarity with Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides) is an asset.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- No previous formal HR experience required, but academic coursework or prior HR work experience is an asset.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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