Talent Acquisition Intern

About Foundant

We empower mission-driven organizations to manage their data, workflows, and impact with our comprehensive software solutions. From grant management and community foundations to process automation and data collaboration, our combined expertise supports a diverse range of organizations - from nonprofits and charitable entities to corporations and governments. We set new standards in innovation, flexibility, and impact management by helping organizations achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively.

Where You’ll Work

As a remote-first workplace, we believe in offering flexibility and the freedom to work where it suits you best, while staying connected through technology. Our global network of talent is supported by physical office hubs and virtual collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation and growth thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct candidate screening calls to assess qualifications, motivation, and fit against job requirements.
• Schedule interviews and help coordinate interview panels across candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
• Join hiring manager discovery calls to help capture and clarify role requirements for open positions.
• Absorb and maintain job description templates and other recruiting documents.
• Source and screen resumes, looking for strong candidate fit before calls are scheduled.
• Maintain spreadsheet trackers for candidate pipelines and recruiting metrics, helping surface trends along the way.
• Support day-to-day administrative work for the Talent Acquisition team and help draft clear, professional candidate communications.
• Stay in close contact with candidates throughout the hiring process, creating a great candidate experience from first call to final decision — including handling difficult conversations with tact and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or a recent graduate of such a program.
• Strong time management skills — comfortable juggling multiple candidate conversations, schedules, and deadlines at once.
• Excellent verbal communication skills; this role involves frequent phone and video conversations with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong written communication skills for candidate correspondence and internal documentation.
• Comfortable working in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) to track candidates and recruiting metrics.
• A genuine interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR as a career path.
• Able to work independently on a remote, part-time schedule (~25 hours/week) while staying closely coordinated with the team.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or the United States.

Why You’ll Love Working At Foundant

• Competitive salary and benefits, including tuition assistance and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
• Flexible PTO policy, allowing you to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development, including exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.
• Autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought.
• Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundant is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigenous status, age, disability, or individuals who may require accommodation.