Homestarts Incorporated is a non-profit, community based organization. Founded in 1978, we offer management, maintenance, consulting and development services to housing co-operatives and non-profit housing groups. Currently, we provide services to more than 70 co-op and non-profit clients located in cities throughout Ontario.
We are currently looking to fill and existing vacancy under the Canada Summer Jobs Program for the position of Human Resources Administrative Assistant. The position is for 8 weeks at 35 hours per week and has an hourly wage of $17.60 + 4% vacation pay. Due to specifics of the position, which is co-ordinated through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative of the Federal Government, applicants must fit all the following criteria:
In order to be eligible, participants must:
- Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
- Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
- Have a valid SIN
- International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.
This is a remote position working from home, library etc., however applicant must be able to meet the Manager, Human Resources, in the Leamington, ON, area for initial training and periodic meetings. Candidate must reside within Chatham-Kent-Leamington. You will be assisting the Manager, Human Resources with the following responsibilities;
- set up new employees with required health and safety training modules
- track employees who have completed their training
- create and/or update spreadsheets
- contact applicants for various positions by phone or email for setting up interviews
- obtaining references
- processing police checks through an agency
- other administrative tasks as may be determined
The ability to work independently and show initiative is extremely important in this position, as are excellent software skills (esp. Excel) as the youth will be expected to complete projects without constant supervision. A college or university student or someone looking to gain office administration experience would be appropriate.
Homestarts celebrates diversity and members of marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
**We thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: Remote
