Summer Student – Human Resources Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and updating policies and procedures (required every three years) to ensure compliance with Habitat Canada standards

• Support organizational practices that enable effective fundraising, volunteer engagement, and program delivery

• Implement, organize, update, and maintain digital filing systems

• Digitize and properly categorize hard-copy documents

• Improve accessibility, consistency, and organization of internal records

• Ensure confidential handling of HR and organizational information

• Support onboarding documentation and administrative processes where needed

• Support Habitat Family Services where required

Learning Outcomes

• Gain experience in HR policy review and nonprofit compliance standards

• Develop strong organizational and records management skills

• Learn best practices in confidentiality and professional administration

• Understand how HR systems support mission-driven organizations, fundraising, and volunteer engagement

• Build transferable administrative and workplace skills

Supervision & Support

The student will report to the Operations Lead and Executive Director and receive regular supervision, structured tasks, and mentorship. Training will include document management systems, HR practices, and workplace policies.

Qualifications

• Interest in human resources, business administration, or nonprofit operations

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

• Comfortable working with digital tools and file management systems

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs)

Applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada

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Deadline for submission: May 10th, 2026.