IT Business & Project Intern

Hey, we're Ardene!

We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we're on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally – not to mention ardene.com and our app!

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

Want to learn more about Life at Ardene? Check out our careers site for the latest updates & read one-on-one personal interviews with team members from across Ardene.

https://ardenecorporate.com/life-at-ardene

WHO YOU ARE: 

As an IT Business & Project Intern, you’re a motivated and curious individual interested in building a career in Business Analysis and/or Project Management. You enjoy understanding how businesses operate, how systems support those processes, and how to bridge the gap between technical teams and business users.

You ask thoughtful questions, enjoy documenting and structuring information, and are excited to gain hands-on experience working on real projects. You thrive in collaborative environments and are interested in contributing to projects from requirements gathering through to delivery

As an IT Business & Project Intern your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:   

 Business Analysis

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements and user needs.
• Support creation of tasks, process flows and documentations.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support user training.
• Help track, document, and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.

Project Management  

• Help track tasks, timelines and project deliverables.
• Preparing meetingminutes, action items and status updates.
• Paritipcate in weekly project review meetings.
• Support communication between technical teams and business users. 

Scope of the Role
This role focuses on business analysis and project coordination and does not include full-stack development, data analysis, or code review activities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Recently graduated or in a field related to Business, IT, or Computer Science.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and learning new systems.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Organized and able to manage time and tasks across multiple priorities.
• Willing to learn about IT systems, business operations, and project coordination.
• Bilingual (French and English – spoken and written) is a plus.

GROW WITH US!

We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people – whether it’s in-store or at the head office. From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations. We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team! Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains!