Assistant, Human Resources

CNIB; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Assistant in Human Resources at CNIB, dedicated to transforming the experience of blindness in Canada. This temporary position includes various administrative responsibilities, supporting payroll, training, and benefits, ideal for post-secondary students or recent graduates seeking meaningful experience.

Qualifications

• Must be between 15 and 30 years old at start of employment.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support in People & Culture.
• Assist with payroll, training, and benefits administration.
• Monitor and coordinate administrative functions.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary student or recent graduate in related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Compensation: $17.20/hour

Reports to: Business Partner, People & Culture

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means being part of an ambitious, diverse team committed to transforming the experience of blindness in Canada.

Position: Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs) - Toronto, ON

We are seeking a mission-driven Assistant, Human Resources, passionate about creating accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities where people with low vision can thrive without barriers or discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Provide general People & Culture administrative support, including filing, scanning, drafting, and editing correspondence.
• Assist with benefits, payroll, training, and development administration.
• Coordinate and monitor administrative functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter and record data in ADP Workforce Now; generate reports as needed.
• Support projects and conduct research on People & Culture topics.
• Update and maintain the employee self-service portal.
• Assist staff with benefit inquiries.

Requirements

Who you are:

• Post-secondary student or recent graduate in a related field (preferred).

Experience and Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service orientation with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with database entry, preferably ADP Workforce Now.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Experience related to blindness, sight loss, assistive technology, or accessible environments is an asset.

Eligibility

• Must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee status in Canada.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• International students are not eligible; recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

If this role aligns with your passion and skills, please visit our website to apply. The closing date is July 3, 2025. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to accessible hiring processes.

Our Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from marginalized groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. CNIB is dedicated to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Education