Jobs in Kitchener, ON and nearby (9,317 jobs)

Jobs within 25 km of Kitchener, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

9,317 listings · 1,741 employers Counted Nov 9, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Linamar Corporation (221 listings), Manulife (221 listings), Sun Life (195 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Software engineer, Software developer.

1,413 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	23.00	788
CAD / year	75,000.00	563

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 19% hybrid, 81% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Human Resources Assistant
HGS
Waterloo, ON
- $18 to $20 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Inside Sales Representative
Dawn Recruiting Agency
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
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Product Manager
Waterloo Hydrogeologic
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Greeting Card Merchandiser (PT) - Kitchener
Carlton Cards
Kitchener, ON
- Part-time
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Legal Aid Worker
Legal Aid Ontario
Kitchener, ON
- Contract
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Mechanical Technician - Field Services
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Kitchener, ON
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Human Resources & Health and Safety Coordinator
CCW Inc. architectural millwork casework
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Recreation Team Member - Retirement
Schlegel Villages
Waterloo, ON
- Part-time
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Controller
IFG - International Financial Group
Cambridge, ON
- $110,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Inside Sales Representative
Bilingual Source
Ayr, ON
- $55,000 to $63,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Cashier, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Waterloo, ON
- Part-time
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Corporate Tooling - Tooling Engineer
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Kitchener, ON
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Staff Program Manager
Conga
Waterloo, ON
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Transmission Lines Designer
CIMA+
Kitchener, ON
- $81,520 to $112,090 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Manager Change Enablement
Manulife
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Data Feeds Specialist (Contract position)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Kitchener, ON
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VON Canada (Ontario)
Drumbo, ON · Plattsville, ON
- $18.61 to $22.96 CAD / hour
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Emergency Management & Fire Safety Officer
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
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Intellectual Property Lawyer (Patent Prosecution)
Pulse Law
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer
CIMA+
Kitchener, ON
- $134,080 to $184,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Sales Associate- Seasonal
Roots
Waterloo, ON
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Wireless Technician
Bearing Telecommunications Inc #BearingTel
Cambridge, ON
- $25 to $35 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Senior Java Full Stack Developer
Miratech
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant
Waterloo Hydrogeologic
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Transmission Lines Engineer
CIMA+
Kitchener, ON
- $106,720 to $146,740 CAD / year
- Full-time

HGS

Human Resources Assistant

Waterloo, ON, Canada

$18 to $20 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $18 to $20 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

PURPOSE:

The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for supporting the department in processing and maintaining employment related materials as well as interacts with internal and external customers to efficiently perform assigned tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives and processes human resource information and feeds into appropriate HR systems and databases in an accurate and timely fashion.
Ensures system records are accurately recorded into applicable systems according to standard procedures and cross checks work.
Enters new hires information into applicable HRIS system(s), ensure all required paperwork is received and follows up with local HR team on any outstanding records.
Ensures employment information received is complete and consistent with company policies and practices. Follows up with employees and managers as necessary to resolve discrepancies and tracks and resolves issues, escalates as appropriate.
Ensures that human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
Enters and tracks job offers in system of record, withdraws offers as necessary as directed by the HR Representative.
Generates new hire reports and new hire paperwork to support the new hire orientation processes.
Ensures terminations are processed completely through all HR related systems, follows up with managers on pending terminations that need processing.
Interacts with all levels of manager to exchange work related information
Provides support in staffing efforts as needed: screening applications, phone screens qualified applicants, job offers, employment letters, reference checks.
Serves as a backup to the receptionist function.
Assist with the sorting and distribution of biweekly Payroll
Performs miscellaneous clerical functions and special projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Employees in this job may perform other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, all HGS employees are expected to:

Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.* Help train and give guidance to other HGS employees. * Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area, and practice good safety habits.* Provide internal and external customers with the highest quality service.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Skills)

High School diploma/associate’s degree preferred or related HR training
Minimum 1-year related experience required
Must be willing to work on-site in Waterloo.
Basic understanding of the human resource function.
Demonstrated intermediate knowledge in the following computer applications: Word, EXCEL and Outlook.
Demonstrates high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be accurate and attentive to detail.
A team player with the ability to make decisions and remain flexible in an ever-changing environment.
Able to multi-task, performs tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations a plus.

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Responsibilities

Processes and maintains employee information in HR systems, including new hires, job offers, terminations, and personnel records, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll distribution, customer service, and general clerical tasks.

Requirements

Requires at least one year of related experience, a basic understanding of human resources, and intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook; a high school diploma is required, with an associate degree or related HR training preferred. Candidates must be professional and discreet, organized, accurate, able to work independently and collaboratively, and willing to work on-site in Waterloo.

Skills

Human Resources Administration
HRIS Data Entry
Employment Records Management
New Hire Processing
Termination Processing
Recruitment Support
Application Screening
Phone Screening
Reference Checks
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Confidentiality
Organization
Attention To Detail
Multitasking

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Keywords

Human Resources
HRIS
Employee Records
Employment Information
New Hire Processing
Onboarding
Job Offers
Terminations
Recruitment
Application Screening
Phone Screening
Reference Checks
Employment Letters
Payroll
Employment Laws
Company Policies
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Data Accuracy
Records Management
Clerical Support

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