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About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

Working as part of the Volunteer Resources (VR) team as a Human Resources Associate, you will work with the Volunteer Coordinator and Specialist providing recruitment and on-boarding support within a fast paced, volume and deadline driven environment.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Create volunteer job postings

Collect and screen resumes

Schedule interviews

Ensure compliance with mandatory on-boarding requirements are met

Organize Orientation sessions and deliver portions of the sessions to new volunteers

Volunteer record entry into VSys (Volunteer Management System) and PeopleSoft, overseeing the integration between the two systems

Manage the VR Reception desk, fielding general internal inquiries and external inquiries from the public, both in person, by phone and by email (currently virtual)

Assist with the management of electronic volunteer records management system (Paperlite)

Participate in departmental team projects as required

Audit VR paperwork for processing

Generate and update a variety of reports to support team and client requests

Here's What You'll Need

University/College Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or Volunteer Management and/or actively pursuing an education in Human Resources or Volunteer Management

Minimum one year Volunteer Management or HR related experience

Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Demonstrated experience working within VSys (Volunteer Management System) and PeopleSoft or high aptitude for learning the same

Strong written and verbal communication skills, which will enable you to deal comfortably with people at all levels within the organization

Strong presentation skills in order to deliver effective Orientation sessions

Self-motivation and exceptional customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills that enable you to deal with multiple and often conflicting priorities

Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail, while providing quick turnaround time

Strong teamwork skills, ability to work well with others in a small team

Employment Type

Temporary Contract

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation