Human Resources Summer Student

Casey House • Toronto, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the Human Resources Summer Student will work closely with the People & Culture team on meaningful projects that support both employees and organizational goals. This role offers a dynamic and hands-on introduction to the field of human resources within a healthcare and unionized environment. You will gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, and HR operations. You will help us foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture while contributing to a positive, equitable and accessible employee experience. This is a fully on-site position, with all hours of work occurring at Casey House.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a degree or diploma program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Labour Studies, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with databases or HRIS systems is an asset.
• Comfortable working with data, documents, and processes, and willing to learn new systems and tools.
• A proactive, curious, and adaptable attitude with a genuine interest in HR and People & Culture work.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful, learning-oriented organizational culture.
• Eligible per the requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs program.
• Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
• 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.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with databases or HRIS systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on job postings and assist with distributing them across various platforms.
• Review resumes and assist with initial candidate screening and shortlisting.
• Help coordinate interview schedules and logistics.
• Support onboarding activities such as preparing welcome materials and organizing orientation sessions.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Support the coordination and delivery of staff engagement initiatives and events.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
• Demonstrate sensitivity when working with confidential, client-related, and employee-related information.
• Help respond to routine HR-related inquiries and direct employees to appropriate resources.
• Participate in projects that align with Casey House’s values, including efforts related to wellness, belonging, and cultural safety.
• Assist in organizing learning and development sessions, workshops, and training logistics.
• Track training participation and help summarize key learnings and feedback.
• Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture team.
• Support policy-related work, including document organization, formatting, and version tracking.
• Assist with preparing reports, dashboards, or summaries using HR data, as appropriate.
• Help organize and maintain HR-related documentation, electronic files, and shared drives.

Benefits

• 6% pay in lieu of vacation
• 4% pay in lieu of benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree