Human Resources Student
- Oakville, ON, Canada
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Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-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 and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Student to support our HR team from January to April 2027. This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled in an HR or Business program who is eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, professional setting. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, and administrative tasks, while contributing to meaningful HR projects.
Position Description
EmterraGroup is committed tomaintainingan equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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.
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-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 and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Student to support our HR team from January to April 2027. This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled in an HR or Business program who is eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, professional setting. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, and administrative tasks, while contributing to meaningful HR projects.
Position Description
- 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
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary HR, Business Administration, or related program
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Punctual, reliable, and a team player
- Must have the ability to speak, write and read English
- Opportunity to be part of one of 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 entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
- Ability to have an impact and make a change!
EmterraGroup is committed tomaintainingan equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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.
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Responsibilities
Support recruitment by assisting with job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination, and help with onboarding documentation, orientation planning, and follow-ups. Maintain employee records and HRIS data, contribute to HR projects and process improvements, and provide general administrative support to the HR team.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary human resources, business administration, or related program and have strong organizational and communication skills. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office, handle confidential information discreetly, and be reliable, punctual, eager to learn, and able to read, write, and speak English.
Skills
- Recruitment
- Resume Screening
- Interview Coordination
- Onboarding
- Employee Records Management
- HRIS
- Policy Review
- Process Improvement
- Administrative Support
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Confidentiality
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Administrative
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Job Postings
- Resume Screening
- Interview Coordination
- Onboarding
- Employee Records
- HRIS
- Policy Reviews
- Process Improvement
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Confidential Information
- Employee Orientation
- Waste Diversion
- Recycling
- Organics
- Waste Management
- Circular Economy
- Health Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program