Talent & Programs Coordinator

Toronto Film School; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven impact

Flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Pension Plan

Wellness Perks

Job summary

Ampere seeks a Talent & Programs Coordinator to support growth by coordinating recruitment, internships, volunteer programs, and tailored onboarding for employees, contractors, volunteers, and interns. You will partner with the Senior Human Resource Manager to drive end-to-end talent initiatives.

Key responsibilities include managing student placements, collaborating with Indigenous communities, and overseeing wage subsidy processes while ensuring compliant onboarding and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, or talent program coordination within not-for-profit or social impact contexts.
• Proven track record building and managing student placement programs, academic partnerships, or volunteer initiatives.
• Experience engaging Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Experience identifying, applying for, and administering wage subsidies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-lifecycle recruitment and internship/volunteer programs, partnering with the Senior HR Manager.
• Oversee student placements, volunteer initiatives, and contractor onboarding.
• Develop standardized onboarding workflows for various worker groups and ensure post-hire compliance and setup.
• Identify, prepare, and submit wage subsidy applications and maintain related records.

Skills

Recruitment

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous partnerships

Tools

Humi HRIS

HR portals

Job description

Job Title:

Talent & Programs Coordinator

Reports to:

Sr. Manager of Human Resources

Location:

Lindsay Office

Salary:

$60,000

Term:

Full-Time Permanent

New position

Who We Are:

Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Why Join us?

• Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.


• Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.


• Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.


• Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.


• Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Job Summary:

The Talent & Programs Coordinator supports Ampere’s growth by coordinating full-lifecycle recruitment, administering internship placement and volunteer programs, and managing tailored onboarding processes for employees, contractors, volunteers, and interns. Working in close collaboration with the Senior Human Resource Manager, this role owns end-to-end coordination across the entire talent landscape at Ampere, including full-cycle recruitment, student placement programs, volunteer initiatives, and contractor onboarding.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Support

• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs and assist in drafting job descriptions for open positions.


• Post job opportunities across various channels, including job boards, social media platforms, and educational institution networks.


• Conduct initial screenings and schedule interviews, ensuring a seamless coordination process for candidates and interview panels.


• Administer background checks, reference checks, and offer documentation.


• Utilizing our HRIS daily to manage recruitment and onboarding needs.


• Work with the Senior Human Resource manager to design, track, and present comprehensive talent analytics.


• Maintain accurate recruitment data and applicant tracking records.


• Work alongside the People Coordinator in Nunavut to align hiring practices and support their recruitment, if required.

Student Placement & Volunteer Program Coordination

• Lead the develop and implement day-to-day operations for Ampere’s volunteer and internship initiatives.


• Serve as the Human Resource Lead for educational institutions, vocational centers, and volunteer networks.


• Track engagement, placements, and completion milestones for volunteers and students across the organization.

Onboarding Administration

• Continuously improve, develop and execute standardized onboarding and orientation workflows customized for different worker groups: permanent employees, independent contractors, volunteers, and student placements.


• Ensure all post-hire documentation, compliance paperwork, and initial system setups are completed accurately and on schedule.

Wage Subsidy

• Identify, prepare, and submit applications for applicable wage subsidies.


• Maintain tracking documentation, records, and compliance reporting required by funding bodies in coordination with Finance and Sustainable Funding.

Attributes and Qualifications:

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, or talent program coordination, ideally within the not-for-profit, charitable, or social impact sector.


• Proven track record of building and managing student placement programs, academic institution partnerships, or volunteer initiatives.


• Demonstrated experience working with, engaging, or supporting hiring within Indigenous communities is an asset.


• Direct, practical experience identifying, applying for, and administering wage subsidies is an asset.


• Direct experience using Humi or similar modern HRIS platforms and managing external job portal platforms.


• Strong relational and communication skills with an ability to build authentic partnerships across diverse community stakeholders, educational bodies, and internal teams.

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members , if 18 or older, to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or Criminal Record Checks. The approval for acceptance of a Police Check lies with our Human Resource Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the Police Check you are submitting. The expense for the Police Check falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the Human Resource Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the Police Check in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.