Co-Op, Human Resources

SICKKIDS FOUNDATION IS ON THE HUNT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY CO-OP, HUMAN RESOURCES

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Co-op Student, Human Resources.

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Co-op Placement Full-time Unpaid (4 months) Co-op students are reimbursed for business related expenses up to $700 a month during the term of your placement.

Available: January 2025

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 including leading a full-cycle recruitment.

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.

• Maintain accurate HR records by updating candidate and recruitment information in the HRIS system.

• Stay informed about employment trends by conducting research and sharing insights with the team to ensure recruitment processes align with best practices and legal requirements.

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners by providing administrative support on special projects and assisting with various HR tasks as needed.

• Preparing correspondence, reports, schedules, and other administrative tasks for the Human Resources team.

• Support the team on a variety of projects including conducting best practice research, preparing visual and engaging reports and supporting training initiatives.

• Managing the volunteer inbox.

• Additional office duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications: 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, PowerPoint 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;

• 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 want 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 your application.

Job Location Toronto, Canada Submit Resume By 10/24/2024 Position Type Co-op