Human Resources Intern

Building Ontario Fund; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) seeks a full-time Human Resources Intern to support People, Culture & Operations, coordinating projects, candidate management, and meeting logistics. The role covers Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and related committees, with hands-on duties in an in-office environment at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto.

The position emphasizes administrative excellence, research on HR topics, and preparing materials for HR initiatives, with a strong focus on confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma.
• Pursuit of a College Diploma/Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects in the People, Culture and Operations function including meetings, action items and minutes.
• Assist with HR initiatives by distributing communications and arranging logistics.
• Support Talent Acquisition by screening candidates and scheduling interviews.
• Provide admin support to Total Rewards for benefits, compensation and HRIS activities.
• Assist in developing presentations and training materials.
• Conduct HR research and present findings.
• Provide support to People, Culture and Operations teams and committees such as Joint Health & Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Pursuing College Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in HR or related field

No experience required

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a full-time Human Resources Intern. (This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Accountable for supporting the effective delivery of People, Culture & Operations activities by coordinating projects, managing candidate, and meeting logistics, and preparing research and materials for HR initiatives. The role ensures smooth administrative operations across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and organizational committees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate projects in the People, Culture and Operations function including but not limited to arranging meetings, following up on action items, and taking minutes.
• Assist with the coordination of special Human Resources (HR) initiatives (e.g., employee engagement, etc.) by distributing communications and arranging logistics if required.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team by screening candidates, coordinating candidate communications, and scheduling interviews for a variety of roles.
• Provide support administrative assistance to the Total Rewards team in the implementation of benefits, compensation, and human resources information system (HRIS) related activities.
• Assist with the development of presentations/training sessions by gathering information and preparing relevant materials.
• Conduct research on various human resources topics (e.g., best practices, wellness, etc.) and prepares and presents reports on results.
• Provide support to People. Culture and Operations team and administrative support to various committees such as Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Completion of High School Diploma
• In pursuit of a College Diploma, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or a related field
• No experience required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of, and skills in administrative processes and procedures.
• Understanding of human resource functions (e.g., recruitment, compensation, etc.).
• Analytical skills to evaluate information and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research skills to identify and retrieve required information in support of HR programs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to complete work assignments within strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with various levels of internal and external contacts.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Proven attention to detail for the formatting and preparation of quality products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Physical

Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.

As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive compensation

We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.

The expected salary for this role is CA$55,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials.

Accessibility & accommodations

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.

Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to [e-mail].

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.

AI disclosure

BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.