Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. – Internship Opportunity

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. has an opportunity available for a Human Resources Intern to join our team

This internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (college or university) and is a required component of their academic program. Students must be eligible to complete this internship through their school in order to be considered.

Reporting to Director, People, Culture and Success or their designate, the intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in human resources administration, employee engagement, compliance, and systems implementation. The intern will support various HR initiatives, including the rollout of new training programs and the transition to a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This internship offers valuable exposure to real-world HR operations within a multi-sport and community-focused environment. Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times is essential to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support onboarding processes including preparation of employee documentation and orientation coordination
• Maintain employee records and assist with updates in systems such as Dayforce
• Handle confidential offboarding documents and participate in exit processes
• Draft and format HR-related communications, reports, and process documentation
• Assist with employee engagement events and wellness programming
• Track training compliance and maintain HR records for audit readiness
• Conduct research to support HR initiatives, reporting, and policy updates
• Provide administrative support and contribute to a professional, responsive HR function
• Attend HR team meetings and collaborate on projects
• Support the planning, scheduling, and logistics for training sessions and professional development programs
• Assist with the implementation and launch of the new HRIS platform, including data entry, validation, and user support
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Opportunities for Learning and Development:

• Gain an understanding of core HR functions within the framework of Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA)
• Apply HR principles in a real-world setting while practicing discretion and confidentiality
• Participate in onboarding, internal communications, and offboarding processes
• Learn to manage employee data using secure HR systems
• Develop administrative and reporting skills aligned with HR best practices
• Assist in HR initiatives such as employee engagement, wellness, and policy research
• Strengthen communication and project coordination skills across functional teams
• Contribute to internal process improvements and ongoing HR operations
• Assist in the planning and delivery of employee training programs and learning initiatives
• Gain experience supporting the implementation of a new HRIS platform and data migration processes

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program (Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field)
• Legally authorized to participate in a work-integrated learning or internship program in Canada
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in document handling
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn

Term & Honorarium:

Internship may be 2 or 4 months in duration, depending on your academic program requirements. Students will receive an honorarium of up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the internship

Placement Dates & Location:

This internship will take place at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, located at 875 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1C 0C7

Internship term will be September 2025 to December 2025 depending on your academic program requirements

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to the attention of Rosa Martinez by January 2, 2026

Contact Information:

Rosa Martinez

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

875 Morningside Avenue

Toronto, ON M1C 0C7

Email:

About Us: A legacy of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre is operated by a corporation co-owned by the City of Toronto and the University of Toronto. The world-class facility was the largest sport new-build for the Games and the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian amateur sport history. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre delivers extensive programming that serves recreational and community groups, university students, high performance athletes, as well as fitness centre clientele. The building's 312,000 square-feet includes two internationally sanctioned 10-lane 50-metre pools, a world-class dive pool and dry-land dive training facilities, a four-court gymnasium, a rock climbing wall, an indoor running track, conditioning rooms, a high performance testing centre, studio spaces, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre for members. The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is located at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and provides world-leading sport science and sport performance services. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre opened to community users, University of Toronto faculty, staff and students, City of Toronto program users and high performance in September 2014. For more information visit

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Job Type: Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 2-4 months

Application question(s):

• Are you presently enrolled in a post-secondary academic program that includes a mandatory internship component?
• Please specify the total number of internship hours required by your post-secondary institution to satisfy the program's completion criteria.

Work Location: In person