People and Culture Assistant

AdaptAbilities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship from experts

Team-oriented environment

Flextime options to accommodate school

Future employment opportunities within

Resume enhancement in HR/People &C

Job summary

AdaptAbilities is hiring a People & Culture Assistant for a temporary summer role in our Support Office in Edmonton. You’ll support day-to-day P&C operations, assist in recruitment and onboarding, maintain files, and organize internal training.

We value integrity, teamwork, and empowering individuals with diverse abilities. The position runs June 1, 2026 to August 28, 2026, with weekday hours and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full or part time at an ELIGIBLECanadian college or university and following a course of study that leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Completion of all assigned tasks outlined in P&C workplan
• Maintain employee files, ensuring they contain required documentation
• Assists in full cycle recruitment and onboarding of front line and administration positions
• Organize and prepare for internal training for employees including printing material, sending training reminders, and preparing training certificates
• Prepares general employment verification letters and documentation for employees
• Ensures that all filing is completed in a timely manner
• Track years of service compiling recognition supplies annually (i.e. gifts and certifications)
• Fulfill reception coverage duties including answering, screening, and transferring inbound phone calls as well as maintaining a tidy reception area, storage room, and office supply room
• Perform other job-related activities as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Office software

Education

Enrolled in eligible Canadian college/university

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Meet AdaptAbilities. We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities. We have been named a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award recipient — one of just 18 organizations across Canada to receive this national honour.

Why Work with Us?

• A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life
• Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs
• It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities
• Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible
• Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community

What We Offer

AdaptAbilities can offer Assistants valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment. Here are some key benefits of working with AdaptAbilities:

Professional Development

• Training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Flexible Work Options

• Flextime options to accommodate school schedules.
• Variety of roles and responsibilities based on interests and career goals.
• Potential for future employment opportunities within AdaptAbilities.
• A strong addition to a resume for those pursuing a career in Human Resources, People & Culture or Administration.

Career Growth

• Potential for future employment opportunities within AdaptAbilities.
• A strong addition to a resume for those pursuing a career in Human Resources, People & Culture or Administration.

ThePosition

This is a temporary full-time position from June 1, 2026 to August 28, 2026, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, based out of our Support Office, with the possibility of extension. The People and Culture (P&C) Assistant will report to the P&C Officer (P&CO). They will provide administrative support for day-to-day P&C operations and processes. This role plays an important role in the fulfillment of AdaptAbilities core purpose, vision, and core values. The conscientious P&C Assistantacts with integrity, is open to growth, lives our purpose, cultivates teamwork, and demonstrates an extraordinary effort to empower individuals with diverse abilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

• Completion of all assigned tasks outlined in P&C workplan
• Maintain employee files, ensuring they contain required documentation
• Assists in full cycle recruitment and onboarding of front line and administration positions
• Organize and prepare for internal training for employees including printing material, sending training reminders, and preparing training certificates
• Prepares general employment verification letters and documentation for employees
• Ensures that all filing is completed in a timely manner
• Track years of service compiling recognition supplies annually (i.e. gifts and certifications)
• Fulfill reception coverage duties including answering, screening, and transferring inbound phone calls as well as maintaining a tidy reception area, storage room, and office supply room
• Perform other job-related activities as required

Qualifications

• Enrolled full or part time at an ELIGIBLECanadian college or university and following a course of study that leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required upon hire

Funding for Summer Positions

AdaptAbilities utilizes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Grant for various temporary summer positions. CSJ is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help youth in Canada develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. The program provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. Youth must be eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

Compensation$19 to $20.46 per hour depending on experience.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026 at 9:59pm

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AdaptAbilities is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals