Human Resources Student

Emterra Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Emterra Group in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a motivated Human Resources Student to support our HR team from January to April 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, and administrative tasks within a fast-paced, professional setting.

You will assist with job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination, while helping maintain employee records and participate in HR projects. The position provides exposure to HR systems and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary HR, business or related program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Punctual, reliable and a team player.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination
• Support onboarding activities including documentation, orientation planning, and follow-ups
• Maintain and update employee records and HRIS systems
• Participate in HR projects such as policy reviews and process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Suggest improvements to HR processes and contribute to a positive team culture

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Discretion with confidential info

Eagerness to learn

Team player

English proficiency

Punctual and reliable

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary HR/Business Admin program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, andsafety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an“essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling,organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service andsafety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee tosupport our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and thecircular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s GreenestEmployers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and MinoritySupplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise NationalCouncil (WBE).

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HumanResources Student to support our HR team from January to April2027.This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled in an HR or Businessprogram who is eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, professionalsetting. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, and administrativetasks, while contributing to meaningful HR projects.

Position Description

• Assistwith job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination
• Supportonboarding activities including documentation, orientation planning, andfollow-ups
• Maintainand update employee records and HRIS systems
• Participatein HR projects such as policy reviews and process improvements
• Providegeneral administrative support to the HR team
• Suggestimprovements to HR processes and contribute to a positive team culture

Skills & Qualifications

• Currentlyenrolled in a post-secondary HR, Business Administration, or relatedprogram
• Strongorganizational and communication skills
• Proficientin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Abilityto handle confidential information with discretion
• Eagernessto learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Effectivecommunication skills (both written & verbal)
• Punctual,reliable, and a team player
• Musthave the ability to speak, write and read English

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Growwith Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of oneof Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits(health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program,paid for by the company!
• Be part of an entrepreneurialorganization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact andmake a change!

EmterraGroupis committed tomaintainingan equitable, fair, and diverseenvironment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonableaccommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department.Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.