2025 People Consulting - Workforce Advisory Internship - Vancouver

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Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. The advent of emerging tech is recasting all industries and requires our clients to embrace turning new technology capabilities into new competitive advantages.

We work collaboratively with some of the top executives in the largest companies in the world, helping them create and realize the best solutions for the future of their companies. Each project will be different, so you’ll need to be able to excel in ambiguous situations and confidently navigate ever-changing circumstances. We’ll look to you to take ownership of your work, be a self-starter, have the ability to translate complex information into simple terms, and deliver long-term solutions with confidence. On this team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to imagine the future as well as create it, where you can craft ideas and implement them for our clients.

We are hiring into our Vancouver People Consulting group for, the Workforce Advisory team. This team provides strategic guidance and innovative solutions to optimize workforce performance, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational change. This may include the identification and management of stakeholders, leadership development, organizational design, training, cultural assessment and development, talent management, diversity and inclusion, workforce strategies and analytics, and planning and executing key communications. We are strategically positioned to advise government, industry and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever-changing workforce and the evolving business and digital landscape. If the idea of devising and driving large scale change strategies, organizational design or transforming HR organizations excites you, this could be your team.

As we are client facing, we expect our interns to demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment. To maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and to develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel. Students working for us should keep up to date on current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business and collaborate with team members to set goals and responsibilities for the project.

If you’re ready to build on your potential, develop as a consultant, and join a growing team, this role is for you. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Visit our website here to learn more.

What we look for

  • You are interested in the people side of transformation. You are passionate about understanding and driving positive change within an organization’s workforce.
  • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
  • You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
  • You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
  • Qualifications:
    • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Psychology, Human Resources, or another related discipline
    • Demonstrated project management, teaming, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the willingness and ability to learn and work independently with minimal supervision
    • Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
    • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Committed to integrity within a professional environment


What’s in it for you

  • Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
  • Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
  • Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
  • Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.


What you can expect

  • We are currently accepting internship applications for our Vancouver People Consulting group in the Workforce Advisory team for May 2025.
  • To apply, please create a profile, and submit your most recent cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts as one single PDF document. Please indicate the team you are applying for in your cover letter.
  • Within a week of submitting your PDF application, you will be provided with a link to complete the video component of your application. You will have 48 hours to complete this video. All candidates must complete this video as part of the application process.
  • Depending on the team you are interviewing for, successful candidates can expect to complete behavioural and case interviews with members of the Consulting team followed by a final round interview with senior leaders.


The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $56,000 to $66,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Find out why time and again we're recognized as one of Canada's top employers. To learn more about career opportunities with us, visit us at ey.com/careers.

To have the best candidate experience, we encourage you to apply to no more than two positions within a six month period.

Please note: Due to high volumes of applicants and varying local deadlines. Only successful applicants moving forward to an interview will be contacted.