HR Assistant Canada Summer Jobs

HR Assistant

Operations (OPS1)

Are you passionate about contributing to the community Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing puts people at the centre of our work believes in a culture of belonging and builds on the strength of our community

Camino Wellbeing Mental Health supports individualsfamiliesand communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHATSTHEOPPORTUNITY

Through the Canada Summer Jobs Program we are looking to bring on a newHuman Resources Assistantto join Camino Wellbeing Mental Health.As an HR Assistant you will work closely with Caminos Talent Development Team to support key HR activities while developing your skills and experience in the field. This role provides opportunities to learn build curiosity and grow as youassistwith recruitment onboarding HRIS updates employee documentation and general administrative support.

Reporting to the Program Lead Talent Development you will help coordinate candidate pre-screens and interviews prepare new hire packagesmaintainaccurateemployee records support Payroll documentation needs andassistwith a variety of team projects. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn and contribute within a collaborative and supportive HR environment.

This vacancy is dependent on successful funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

WHYWORKFORUS

We are an organization that serves individuals families and communities within the Waterloo Region. We are excited about our work the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Joinusto:

• Doworkthatmatters.

• Bepartofacaringpassionateandcollaborativeworkplacethatlivesitsvalues.

• Learnnew skillsandsupportusincreatingamoreseamlessexperienceforindividualsfamiliesandourcommunity.

• Beapartofourdiversityequityandinclusionjourney.

• Putthepeopleweserveatthecentreofeverythingwedo.

• Haveapositiveimpactinourcommunity.

• Grow try new things and use yourtransferrableskills across programs and teams.

WHATYOULLBEDOING:

• Support the Talent Development Team in a variety of HR functions gaining hands-on experience and opportunities to learn and grow in the field of human resources.

• Assistwith recruitment activities including helping to draft job postings conducting telephone prescreens scheduling interviews coordinating reference checks and supporting hiring leaders throughout the process.

• Support Caminos employee onboarding process by preparing new hire packages andassistingwith new hire documentation

• Helpmaintainand update employee information in the HRIS ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while learning established processes and standards.

• Assistwith processing employee changes such as internal transfers status updates and offboarding tasks.

• Provide support to Payroll by helping respond to timesheet entries and inquiries.

• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Talent Development Team as.

WHATWERELOOKINGFOR:

• Enrolled in/Completion of a post-secondary HR program HR certificate or equivalent education/experience.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) digital communication tools and online research.

• HRIS experience considered an asset

• Ability to analyze information apply learnings and propose thoughtful solutions.

• High levelof professionalism and the ability tomaintainconfidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.

• Sound judgment particularlyregardingemployee related considerations

• Strong communicationskills with the ability to collaborate effectively and navigate situations requiring tact and discretion.

• Ability to travel between organizational sites within Kitchener Waterloo

• Valid Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

These positions are dependent on receiving funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program and therefore applicants must meet the following requirements should the application be approved:

• Between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of employment

• Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of employment

• Hold a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canadain accordance withrelevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

• Full-Time Camino employees are ineligible for Canada Summer Jobs funded positions

The successful candidate will be notified of the funding decision once it is receivedby Camino Wellbeing Mental Health

ANYTHINGELSEISHOULDKNOW

• ThisisaFull Time (37.5 hours/week)temporary employment position

• RequirestheabilitytocommutethroughouttheWaterlooRegiontodifferentofficelocations

• Mustbeabletoprovideeitherproofofvaccination (first 2 doses) ordocumentationprovidingasatisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated

• MustcompleteasatisfactoryPoliceRecordwithJudicial Matterscheck

• Wage:$21.30per hour

• Estimated start date for this role will be May 11 2026 and will end August 28 2026.

OURCOMMITMENTTOEQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance clients services offered the communities where we live and work and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources (). While we thank all applicants for their interest only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression discrimination and violence that people face as a result of their diversity beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time resources intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people Black people Asian communities racialized people ethnic or linguistic groups members of the 2SLGBTQIA communities unhoused people people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our addition we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies processes and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

Required Experience:

Junior IC