Human Resources Student

Position Type: Full-time Contract

Hours of Work per week: 35 hours

Salary range: $19.10/ hour 

Anticipated Start date: May 26, 2026

Location: 100 Consilium Place

 This position is for a duration of 8 weeks.

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead and the HOPE Strategy across Toronto and One Stop Talk/Parlons Maintenant and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program across Ontario.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Human Resource Student (Canada Summer Job Position) is for students currently enrolled in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related programs. This role will assist with the daily operations of the HR department.

 As funding for this role has partially been provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program the following eligibility requirements must be met by the successful participant (candidate):

• Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.

 International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide general HR administrative support to the Human Resources department, including file management and documentation of current HR practices and processes.
• Support other areas of HR such as new hires, orientation program, health and safety, well-being initiatives and performance review tracking 
• Liaise with employees to facilitate HR related requests and provide timely assistance.
• Work with all team members and supervisors to ensure strong communication and a positive working environment
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Assist with administrative tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned, appropriate to the scope of the position

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role: 

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is May 11, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.