People and Culture Administration - Summer Student

Since 1953, Empower Simcoe has specialized in providing a wide range of programs and services for people and families throughout Simcoe County. We are looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do everyday, you've come to the right place.

Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe!

We are presently accepting resumes for a Summer Student to provide administrative support to the People and Culture department. This is a full-time position starting as soon as April 20, 2026 for approximately 4-5 months. This position works up to 37.5 hours biweekly with an hourly rate of pay of $21.43. Please note that this position is contingent upon funding approval through the Federal Government Canada Summer Jobs program.

Minimum requirements of this position include:

• Completion of secondary school and enrolled in post-secondary education in a closely related field of education which may include business/office administration, Human Resources or legal administration, or other closely related fields
• Related experience is an asset
• A valid class G driver's license and reliable transportation is an asset

Overview of Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Providing administrative duties and support to the Department.
• Assisting and answering questions and inquiries as reception for the People and Culture Office, in person and over the telephone or through email.
• Assisting in setting up various meetings, such as grievance, discipline and review meetings with employees, Supervisors, Managers and Union stewards, updating grievance reports, ensuring discipline is documented on HRIS and filing documents electronically and in appropriate files. 
• Filing of documents in employee e-files.
• Creating e-files for new and existing employees, scanning hard copy files into digital copies
• Providing support for Health and Safety, labour relations, taking minutes and preparing for approval and distribution.
• Assisting with process creation and updating.
• Assisting with Service Award ordering, tracking, and distribution.
• Providing administrative support for staff training, performance management, succession planning and health and safety initiatives. 
• Tracking of Orientation and performance management reports for staff including updating the HRIS system once received and filing in employee file, providing information to People and Culture Manager for overdue reports. 
• Assisting with special projects as required.
• Providing administrative support to the recruitment team when needed.

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY:

4:00p.m. March 6, 2026

We thank all those who apply for this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any issues with the application process, please contact

Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.

Empower Simcoe is committed to being non-discriminatory and providing equal and barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.

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