HR Assistant

Role Overview

• Update HRIS on an ongoing basis and run reports for the People and Culture team on a regular basis
• Support full cycle recruitment by posting jobs, reviewing resumes, coordinating interviews and conducting reference checks
• Provide administrative support for organizational projects and initiatives
• Support the People and Culture team in a variety of administration tasks
• Organize and coordinate training and orientation for new hires
• Participate in the Occupational Health and Safety committee

Requirements

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to work all 8 weeks consecutively
• Currently enrolled in or a graduate of a University/College Human Resources program
• Previous administrative experience, as well as experience working with Human Resources Information Systems would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills both in person and over the phone
• Some Knowledge of the Ontario Employments Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation and Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Demonstrated accountability with a strong work ethic is required
• Must be self-directed with the ability to exercise independent discretion; strong awareness of confidentiality is required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team, management and clients
• Strong computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, database
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality.
• Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset
• Ability to travel within and around Peel Region as required
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities