Assistant, People & Culture - FT (6 - month contract)

Homeward Trust Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Culture Assistant to provide operational support within a dynamic and passionate team. This role involves full-cycle recruitment, training, and assisting with various HR projects aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to initiatives that support employee engagement and organizational culture. If you are driven by a mission to end homelessness and have a passion for human resources, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovative thinking and community impact.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution in HR or related field.
• Minimum of one year of HR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.
• Assist with projects related to employee engagement and performance management.
• Plan and coordinate P & C initiated events.

Skills

Recruitment

Human Resources

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Administration

Writing Skills

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Job description

About US

Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community need and priorities as outlined in Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. We have a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people.

Homeward Trust coordinates and provides resources for local efforts to address homelessness and its devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. We work with agencies, neighborhoods, mainstream systems, community members, and all orders of government in pursuit of this singular objective, grounded in the belief that we can, and will, end homelessness in Edmonton. Homeward Trust is proud our community is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this work.

Our programs involve both housing (capital project funding, property management and sourcing access to new or existing units for client use) and supportive services for individuals in or seeking access to housing programs. We believe in finding housing accommodations first and then establishing the individualized supports required by the client to remain in a home.

For further information visit: http://homewardtrust.ca/.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the People & Culture Assistant will be responsible for providing operational support to the People & Culture department. This position will assist with full-cycle recruitment, training, new hire processes, administration, employee requests, Manager assistance, and other areas as assigned.

This position will collaborate with various team members within the organization, including organizational leaders, assistants in other departments and advisors on the P & C team.

Education And Experience

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution with a focus on Recruitment, Human Resources or another related field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Human Resources experience.
• Equivalencies in formal education and/or experience will be considered.
• Prior work in the not-for-profit industry is considered an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The ability to think outside of the box and become a culture creator!
• Understand and apply the basic principles of People & Culture (HR work) – Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Administration and Payroll and Benefits
• Must be able to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines.
• Completion of assigned work with minimal supervision is important.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to create presentations, including job descriptions, guides for new and prospective employees, onboarding, policies, etc.
• An open and collaborative team player who is most successful in creating and building alongside peers in a fun feedback-driven team environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the P & C team in the recruitment process by coordinating communication with candidates, conducting pre-screens and scheduling interviews.
• Assist the P & C team with various projects such Policy and Process edits, filing and communication, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Succession Planning & Retention initiatives.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of project implementation phases, ensuring that projects will meet the set deadlines.
• Responsible for the coordination and logistical aspects of P & C initiated events such as staff events, training sessions and other initiatives.
• Represent P & C Department in collaboration with Communications team to contribute to internal websites, postings, training videos and recruitment events.
• Maintain a close working relationship with other administrative staff and other departments within the organization.
• Other duties may be as assigned as required.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must pass criminal record check including vulnerable sector clearance.
  
  

This competition will close at 4:30 p.m. on May 4, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

While we evaluate all applications based on merit, we especially appreciate and recognize the unique insights that come from personal lived experiences, such as homelessness or houselessness. We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants from marginalized groups, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+, women, and newcomers, are encouraged to apply.