HR Technician

Cascades; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee shares

Benefits package

Annual allowance

Mentorship

Wellness program

Team culture

Job summary

Cascades in Scarborough is seeking an HR Technician to jump into real HR challenges from day one. You will coordinate recruitment, support onboarding, and help drive employee engagement in a manufacturing environment.

You’ll work on-site five days per week, collaborating with mentors and leaders to grow your HR career and contribute to a respectful, people-centered workplace. This role offers mentorship and a chance to shape our culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years HR experience through co‑op, internship, or entry‑level role.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, engagement, or other people-focused initiatives.
• People-first mindset, adaptability, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments is a plus.
• Availability to work on-site five days per week with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities and attract talent.
• Connect with employees and leaders daily to build relationships.
• Partner with teams to address questions and support employee relations.
• Lead and support engagement initiatives, recognition, and events.
• Manage HR information and documentation accurately.
• Support onboarding, training, communications, and projects.
• Bring ideas to strengthen culture and employee experience.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Relationship building

Employee relations

Engagement programs

HRIS experience

Organizational skills

Industrial experience

Education

Certificate/ diploma/ degree in HR or related field

Job description

Start building the HR career you've been working toward. If you're energized by helping people, solving problems, and making a visible impact, this role is designed for you!

JoinKARIM HIRJI's team as a HR Technician in Scarborough where you'll jump into real HR challenges from day one. From hiring top talents and welcoming new employees to supporting engagement initiatives and workplace culture, you'll gain hands‑on experience, learn from experienced and dedicated mentors, and grow your career with one of Canada's leading packaging manufacturers.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Annual base salary between $52,000 and $62,000
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A career-building opportunity with room to grow, develop new skills with dedicated mentorship and shape your future in HR
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As HR Technician, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities and help attract the talent that drives our success
• Connect with employees and leaders daily to build relationships and support a positive workplace experience
• Partner with teams to address employee questions and contribute to effective employee relations practices
• Lead and support engagement initiatives, recognition programs, team events, and community involvement activities
• Manage HR information and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
• Support onboarding, training, communications, and projects that help employees succeed from day one
• Bring new ideas, energy, and creativity to strengthen our culture and employee experience

What you bring

You're a natural fit for HR Technician if you have:

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1 to 2 years of HR experience through a co‑op, internship, or entry‑level HR position
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, or other people-focused initiatives
• A people-first mindset, adaptability, and the confidence to build relationships and embrace new challenges
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Exposure to a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment is an asset
• Availability to work on-site five days per week and accommodate a flexible schedule, including occasional off‑shift support

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.