HR Student

POSITION DETAILS Student
- HR Student (1 Position) Program: Human Resources Time commitment: Jan 2027 to April 2027, 2-3 days/week (Practicum-Flexible)

Location:
355 Church Street, Toronto or from a safe, home-based office as required. Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM File Number: STU-HR #09-26
- with cover letter and resume E-Mail: hrdep@familyservicetoronto.org Mail: HR, 355 Church Street, Toronto ON M5B 0B2 Web: familyservicetoronto.org Learn with us: Family Service Toronto (FST) helps people face a wide variety of life challenges. For over 100 years, we have worked with individuals and families destabilized by precarious mental health and/or socioeconomic circumstances, to achieve greater resilience and stability in more just and supportive communities. We achieve this through our direct service work of intervention and prevention which includes counselling, peer support and education; knowledge building; and system-level work including social action, advocacy, community building and working with partners to strengthen the sector. We’re proud of our people and culture We are constantly evolving what we do and how we do it. Our work is grounded in the lived experience of the clients and the community. We celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence. We are agile, learning and always willing to try new things. Program Summary: The HR Support worker would work collaboratively with all departments and support the HR team in developing and improving various HR functions while supporting with day-to-day HR tasks. Responsibilities In this position the HR Student would assist the HR Team with a variety of projects including:
• Supporting new orientation and onboarding processes.
• Pre-screening phone calls for potential hires.
• Assist in coordinating meetings.
• Researching topics and providing comprehensive information.
• Assist in preparing reports, filing and organizing documents.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive filing system.
• Other duties consistent with the role as requested. Regular supervision and training will be provided to students to obtain relevant knowledge and skills to perform mentioned responsibilities. Qualifications
• Enrolled in a College or Bachelor program related to Human Resources.
• Good verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, organization, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work in and contribute to an environment which respects the human rights, dignity and worth of all individuals.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of cultural competency, social justice, anti-oppression, equity and inclusion.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check with Vulnerable Sector Search. Interested? Please indicate file number STU-HR #09-26 on your application and submit cover letter and resume to hrdep@familyservicetoronto.org by October 16th, 2026 or through our website at Student Placements
- Family Service Toronto. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented students and volunteers from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We actively encourage applicants from all equity seeking groups. First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black and People of Colour, people with disabilities, people of diverse gender expression, and people with lived experience of poverty are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and FST’s Equity and Inclusion policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Family Service Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants and will contact the individuals selected for an interview.