Human Resources Student

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Human Resources Student

Corporate Services Department

(Co-op Opportunity: January to April 2026)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour's drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville ("Town") offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a values-based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees' success. Our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence (RITE) aren't just words—they're what we live by every day. They shape how we work together, do what is "RITE", make decisions, and support each other. These values form the foundation of our workplace culture, driving us to grow stronger as a team and better serve our community. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Town has a job opportunity available for the position of Human Resources Student. This position provides administrative support for all functions of the Human Resources Division. This is a four (4) month contract position, for a student in a post-secondary education program in Human Resources, to begin January 2026. This position is thirty-five (35) hours per week with in-office days Monday to Friday.

Job Duties:

• Administrative support including filing, records management, photocopying, and preparing materials such as employee paperwork and interview questions.
• Entering employee data, payroll information, training records, and other data into the Human Resources Information System ("HRIS") and other systems.
• Providing support for Health and Safety initiatives and projects, including assisting the Town's Joint Health and Safety Committee with secretarial duties.
• Assisting with advertising job opportunities, screening applications, conducting pre-screening applicant interviews, booking interviews, organizing interview packages, and conducting reference checks as assigned.
• Assisting with organizing new orientation training (preparing hiring and orientation packages, notifying attendees, booking rooms, etc.) as well as other training and events.
• Assisting with preparation and maintenance of metrics and reports.
• Ad-hoc projects as required by the senior Human Resources team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be working towards a post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources. Recent graduates are eligible to apply.
• Experience in an office environment, with previous Human Resources experience, would be an asset.
• Knowledge of employment and Health and Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of Human Resources theory, practices, principles, and terminology.
• Proficiency in general office equipment and multiple computer software applications, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and databases.
• High level of interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and be detailed oriented.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

Please note:

• To be eligible for this job, students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education (or recently graduated).
• All Town student positions are subject to budget approval, and thus may be subject to change.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Hourly Range:
$24.59 to $26.60, Grade 4 on the 2025 Student Pay Grid

Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on 
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.