CO-OP STUDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

SICKKIDS FOUNDATION IS ON THE HUNT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY

CO-OP STUDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

ABOUT US:

SickKids Foundation leads the fight for The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions. Founded in 1972, SickKids Foundation is the largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care in Canada. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation also invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. Philanthropy is a critical source of funding for SickKids.

SickKids Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive culture where expressing your authentic self is celebrated. This includes embedding diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours, to build skills, knowledge and awareness of diversity and inclusion across the Foundation and with our external partners. The Foundation is committed to fostering a safe, accessible, and positive working environment.

For further information on SickKids Foundation’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion click here to read our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Commitment statement.

Thanks to our donors, in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2021, SickKids Foundation raised $170 million in child health research, learning and care. We’re winning, because every day we continue to fight, and we’re committed to attracting to our team other passionate individuals who will contribute to our goal of making every kid a healthy kid. It is within this context that SickKids Foundation welcomes applications for the role Co-op, Human Resources.

POSITION STATUS:

Co-op Placement Full-time Unpaid (4 months)

Co-op students are reimbursed for business related expenses up to $500 a month during the term of your placement

AVAILABLE: September – December 2022

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Co-op Student, Human Resources will assist in delivering a broad range of Human Resources activities while demonstrating a superior level of customer service. The Co-op Student will provide support in the delivery of Human Resources systems and processes, and be on the “frontlines” supporting a variety of projects, exposure to all key areas within HR, including leading a full-cycle recruitment before the end of the term.

Required Skills

YOU WILL:

• Assist with recruitment activities which include preparing position profiles, posting jobs, creating engaging external advertisements, screen candidates, participate in the interview process and conduct reference checks;
• Provide assistance during annual performance review process including compiling data and analyzing compensation recommendations;
• Provide administrative support in preparing correspondence, reports, schedules, and other administrative tasks for the Human Resources team;
• Ensure data integrity of all systems (Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources Information systems); run reports and conduct audits on a regular basis;
• Support the team on a variety of projects including best practice research, and training support;
• Champion, promote, develop, and encourage a positive health, safety and wellness culture;
• Additional office duties and projects as assigned.

YOU ARE:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• Enrolled in a University degree or Community College diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent, which requires a co-op placement;
• Previous Human Resources and or administrative experience (preferred);
• Intermediate/advance competency with various Microsoft Office Suite products, including excel and word skills;
• Ability to act with discretion, tact and diplomacy;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Superior customer service skills;
• Able to constantly re-prioritize work in a fast paced, service oriented environment;
• Excellent at time management and organizational skills; and
• A team player.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people, people who are looking to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing the application.

HOURS: 35 hours work per week

DATE POSTED:August 12, 2022

AVAILABLE TO:Internal and External Candidates

DEADLINE:August 19, 2022

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Please apply online by visiting our website: www.sickkidsfoundation. com

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: HR@sickkidsfoundation. com

Job Location

Toronto, Canada

Submit Resume By

8/19/2022

Position Type

Co-op