Human Resources Intern
Human Resources Department
Job Posting: Non-Union 2025-137
Temporary Full-Time Position (May 2025 to approximately May 2026)

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today, our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Intern to join our Human Resources team! Working collaboratively with Health Centre staff, the successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day operations and activities of the Human Resources department in the delivery of customer-focused HR services.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Responsibilities

• Assists recruitment team in posting vacant positions, preparing job competition summaries, reviewing candidate resumes and scheduling interviews.
• Assists with new hire orientation when required.
• Answers frequently asked questions from job applicants and employees regarding standard policies, benefits, hiring processes etc. Refers more complex questions to appropriate senior level HR staff or management.
• Assists with employee benefit enrollment and benefit changes.
• Participates in labour relations meetings and assists with notetaking and grievance process documentation.
• Assisting with the administration and tracking of employee training, probationary reviews, and annual reviews.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly wage of $21.19 per hour. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits: 

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym
• 4% vacation pay and 13% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (9% if enrolled in HOOPP)

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

Position Requirements

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Pursuing a diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• No previous work experience in Human Resources is required.
• Demonstrated excellent word processing and computer application skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, performance levels, disciplinary history, and positive work references.

The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills in a collaborative working environment - Apply Now! 

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.