Human Resources Intern (Approx. May to September)

The Town of Fort Erie is a diverse and welcoming community.  Come join our team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers and put your mark on something that is exciting and rewarding.  We are recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment.  Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve prosperity.

The Human Resources Intern will provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department, assisting with a variety of tasks related to recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration. 

To qualify for this position, you must be currently pursuing post-secondary education in an HR related field.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HR legislation practices, policies and procedures. They will have strong communication, organizational, research, and data entry skills. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Compensation includes an hourly rate of $21.28 (2024 rate) plus 4% vacation pay, based on 37.5 hours weekly. The successful candidate is also entitled to enroll in the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.

Fort Erie: A Community for Everyone

The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 4, 2025. For more information and to apply for this position please visit www.forterie.ca. 

The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those advancing through the recruitment process will be contacted.  Personal information is collected under the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine employment suitability.

Department:          Human Resources

Division:                 Human Resources

Reports to:            HR Generalist

Position Objective

This position provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department, assisting with a variety of tasks related to recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration. 

Duties & Responsibilities

1.     Assist in the recruitment process including:

a.     Creating internal job postings

b.     Creating external job ads

c.     Post job ads via recruitment program (vidcruiter)

d.     Screening resumes

e.     Scheduling interviews

f.       Participating in interviews

g.     Conducting references checks

h.     Drafting offers

2.     Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

3.     Update employee information in HR systems. 

4.     Assist with the implementation of HR policies and procedures. 

5.     Prepare and distribute HR-related communications.

6.     Coordinate employee recognition programs and events. 

7.     Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed

8.     Assist with preparation of Joint Job Evaluation Committee documents and correspondence

9.     Participate in and attend Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion coalition meetings

Education & Experience

Currently pursuing post-secondary education in an HR related field.

Knowledge

·       Applied knowledge of MS Office Suite, social media platforms and computer applications

·       Knowledge of HR legislation practices, policies and procedures

·       Knowledge of employment laws and regulations is a plus is an asset.

Skills & Ability

·       Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

·       Accurate data entry skills

·       Research and analysis skills

·       Concern for quality, consistency and standards

·       Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

·       Ability to understand, interpret, apply and explain legislation and collective agreements

Supervision

NA

Work Demands

·       Works with confidential employment information

·       Works within defined standards and instructions; refers to Manager for changes in instruction and complex issues

·       Some work may be subject to external deadlines

·       Regular contact with employees throughout the organization

·       Regular periods of close and concentrated mental and visual alertness with a focus on accuracy

·       May encounter difficult situations where a decision is required

·       May work outside of normal business hours

·       Regular office environment with normal disruptions; some field work

·       Sitting, standing, regular movement with choice to seek relief

Position History

Created in March 2025 to assist with the Human Resources Department prior to advertising.