Payroll & HR Intern

Precision Drilling is launching our 2026 Internship Program!

If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Human Resources or Finance and you'd like to gain real-world experience during your summer, then please read on…

Working for Precision Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in Precision Drilling’s future. We are a large company rooted in the success of our people, where you will collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the organization.

Our Interns will enjoy perks such as:

• A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Career development seminars
• Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend

How to Apply

Applicants MUST submit a Resume & copy of their Transcript detailing their interest in working at Precision Drilling. Failure to submit both will result in automatic disqualification. Please submit your Resume & Transcript in ONE PDF file attached in the resume section.

This application will close on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:

• Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of  Monday, May 18, 2026.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Houston area as Precision does not provide internship housing. 
• By May 4, 2026, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting). 

Summary

This internship will provide valuable, real-world experience by supporting the payroll team for the US and Canada. The intern will gain exposure to various projects to support Payroll initiatives. Responsibilities

• Provide customer service
• Provide administrative support in all areas of Payroll in the US and CA 
• Recommend process improvements
• Ad hoc requests from managers and the supervisor team  

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently 
• Ability to interface with all levels of senior management and external vendors 
• Must possess excellent project management, analytical, presentation, and communication skills 
• Must have excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to respectfully handle highly confidential information 
• Ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements 
• Must provide practical experience in resourcefulness

Education

• Must be pursuing or have just completed a 4-year degree program in Human Resources or Finance 

Experience

• Must demonstrate strong knowledge of business software applications (MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) 
• Proven skills in research and analysis
• Basic understanding of employment practices & regulations