Human Resources Intern

The Drake has been a part of the community and our guests’ lives since 2004. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Drake is a growing Canadian hospitality brand focused on lifestyle hotels, food + drink and special events.

To this day, we’re the destination for the curious. At The Drake, we celebrate emerging music and art, serve food and drinks that reimagine the classics, and inspire our team and guests to embrace fresh perspectives.

We’re more than a place to sleep, eat + drink; we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style;

one that is genuine, personal, memorable and embraces the energy of discovery. We value honesty and spontaneity because that's the stuff of real connection and believe that hospitality is an act of care.

The Drake Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) are each reflective of their respective neighbourhoods as inclusive hubs for unique and diverse experiences through art, culture and hospitality with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, carefully curated curiosities, and genuine hospitality excellence for all.

Working with The Drake means that you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented environment.

As someone who is curious, collaborative and a continuous learner, you’ll have limitless opportunities to make an impact and to be recognized for it.

The Human Resources Intern will support various HR functions, such as assisting with the employee life cycle, recruitment, and helping to promote our core values within the organization.

This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the versatile world of human resources within the hospitality industry, while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings and screening resumes
• Help schedule interviews and communicate with candidates and hiring managers
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding activities and paperwork for new hires, and offboarding employees
• Maintain employee records and assist in managing HR databases
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives and training programs
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong interest in human resources and the hospitality industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The contract term will be January 2025 - April 2025, with a possibility of an extension.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Drake offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, employee discounts, training + development support and many other unique perks as a part of joining the Drake team.

The Drake is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity.

We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour);

refugees, newcomers and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBT2Q+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities.

Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.