Co-op, Human Resources

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Co-op Student, Human Resources.

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Co-op Placement Full-time Unpaid (4 months)

**Co-op students are reimbursed for business related expenses up to $700 a month during the term of your placement.**

Available: January 2026

Description of the Position:
As a member of the People & Culture team, the Co-op Student, Human Resources, will assist in delivering a broad range of Human Resources activities while demonstrating a superior level of customer service. The Co-op Student will provide support in the delivery of Human Resources systems and processes and be on the “frontlines” supporting a variety of projects, exposure to all key areas within HR, including leading a full-cycle recruitment and assisting with the Annual Review Process.

You will:

- Provide assistance during annual performance review process including compiling data.
- Provide administrative support in the Human Resources Interface System (HRIS), where needed;
- Preparing correspondence, reports, schedules, and other administrative tasks for the People & Culture team;
- Ensure data integrity of all systems (Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources Information systems); run reports and conduct audits as requested.
- Support the team on a variety of projects including best practice research, and training support;
- Champion, promote, develop, and encourage a positive health, safety and wellness culture.
- Additional office duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Enrolled in a University degree or Community College diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent, which requires a co-op placement;
- Previous Human Resources and or administrative experience (preferred);
- Intermediate/advanced competency with various Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel and Word skills;
- Ability to act with discretion, tact and diplomacy;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
- Superior customer service skills;
- Able to constantly re-prioritize work in a fast paced, service oriented environment;
- Excellent at time management and organizational skills;
- A collaborative mindset.

Hours: 35-hour work week, hybrid work model (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are in office days)

Date Posted: October 9, 2025

Deadline: October 23, 2025