Human Resources Assistant

2 days ago

Fort Erie, Canada Heritage East Full time

**Human Resources Assistant**

**Location**: Fort Erie, Ontario
**Reports to**: Director, Human Resources
**Term**: Full-time, October 2025 - October 2026 (Maternity Leave Coverage, 12-month contract)

Overview

Heritage Cannabis is a leading licensed producer with facilities in Ontario and British Columbia, dedicated to innovation, quality, and integrity in the cannabis industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive **Human Resources Assistant** to join our HR team during a maternity leave coverage term.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Recruitment & Onboarding**
- Post job openings across platforms, track applicants through our ATS, and coordinate interviews.
- Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation, and compliance training.
- Support our campus recruitment and seasonal hiring campaigns.

**Employee Relations & HR Support**
- Serve as a first point of contact for HR-related questions from employees and managers.
- Provide guidance on HR policies, employee programs, and company initiatives.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and performance management cycles.

**Systems & Administration**
- Collect and process payroll-related data in coordination with Finance and Payroll Specialist.
- Maintain and update employee records in ADP Workforce Now and HRIS systems.
- Assist with reporting, HR metrics, and compliance documentation required under Health Canada regulations and provincial labor standards.

**Training & Development**
- Work with the Training Coordinator to ensure mandatory and recurring training (e.g., Health & Safety, GMP, WHMIS) is delivered and tracked.
- Support internal professional development initiatives.

**Projects & Compliance**
- Contribute to HR projects, such as pay band reviews, policy updates, and change management initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to applicable legislation including Employment Standards Acts (BC & Ontario), Occupational Health & Safety regulations, and Health Canada compliance.

**Skills & Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
- Strong understanding of HR practices including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency with MS Office; Salesforce experience an asset.
- Previous HR administrative experience preferred; cannabis industry experience an asset.

**Why Join Heritage?**
- Be part of a growing, innovative company in a dynamic industry.
- Gain experience across the full HR spectrum, from recruitment to compliance.
- Work with a collaborative HR team supporting two licensed production facilities.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee experience during a critical period of organizational growth.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $17.20-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Location**:

- Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S9 (required)

Work Location: In person

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