Description
Human Resources Student
Internal/External
Date of Appointment: May 4, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Reporting to:
Human Resources Team
Job Description:
The HR Summer Student will support the Human Resources team with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in core HR functions and is ideal for a student pursuing study in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
· Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities
· Support employee records management and HR data entry
· Help coordinate training sessions and HR initiatives
· Respond to general HR inquiries in a professional manner
· Perform administrative duties as assigned
· Assist with HR projects as required
· Research information to support HR policies, procedures, and reports
Qualifications:
· Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Location: Father Kyran Kennedy Catholic Education Centre 90 Mulberry Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3R9
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Salary: $20.00/hour plus 4% vacation
Last date for consideration: Friday February 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Applicants shall submit a resume that outlines skills, abilities and qualifications, course documentation, letters of recommendation to
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:
“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
- value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under- represented communities;
- value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives
- collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti - Racism Data Standards.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
