Post Secondary Placement Student - Operational Services

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch • Brampton, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch is seeking an Operations student for a post-secondary placement. This role will provide operational and administrative support to the operations and facilities team, contributing to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the agency. The placement student will help ensure that CMHA Peel Dufferin services across all office locations can be delivered with high quality and availability. The placements are unpaid, up to 4 months long, and ideal for students looking to complete 300 or more placement hours. The placement begins in Fall 2026 with alternating shifts between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM. This is a hybrid role located at 314-7700 Hurontario St., Brampton.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma in Operations management or a relevant field, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality.
• Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Some evenings required and an ability to travel within Peel Region from time to time.
• Satisfactory vulnerable sector screening.
• Satisfactory references.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience with operations & facilities management, purchasing and vendor management.
• Experience working with non-profits or social service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support internal teams by gathering requirements for process improvements and potential cross-functional solutions.
• Assist with the creation of an environmental stewardship program for the agency.
• Complete regular access card audits and assist in maintaining up-to-date records of staff access and office security protocols.
• Create and update internal signage, ensuring that important health, safety, and operational notices are clearly displayed throughout agency facilities.
• Help coordinate internal and external meetings, including room bookings, setup.
• Support small/ ongoing projects and tasks, including follow-ups and tracking action items for internal process initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to agency privacy policies and ethical guidelines at all times.
• Participate in team meetings and relevant training sessions as part of the learning experience.
• Provide general assistance to the Operational Services team as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree