Intern, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Organizational Development

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic intern to join our HR team, with a dual focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Organizational Development. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both areas by supporting strategic projects and performing various administrative tasks.

The role

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (50%)

• Assist in the implementation and tracking of diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
• Support the collection and analysis of diversity-related data to generate reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to the organization of internal DEI awareness events (workshops, events, etc.).
• Assist in internal communications related to DEI initiatives.
• Help with drafting content and materials to promote an inclusive work environment.

Organizational Development (50%)

• Assist in the design and maintain talent development programs.
• Help organize internal training sessions, including logistics and preparation of materials.
• Contribute to change management processes and track the effectiveness of organizational development initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for ongoing projects and assist in the preparation of reports for management.
• Support internal communication around talent management initiatives.
• Participate in projects related to the digitalization of talent management processes.

The requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Management, or a related field.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a multicultural work environment or in the field of Human Resources, an asset.
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

#LI-Hybrid

• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages 

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.