Human Resources Assistant

Date: June 2026

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: HR Business Partner

Status: Contract Full-Time (8-week contract)

Rate of Pay: $27.20 per hour

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Work Type: Hybrid

Time Required on Site: 40%

 

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and integrity, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

 

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.

Enter Second Harvest…

Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

 

The Role:

The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for a wide range of operational support activities of the Human Resources department. The role will maintain HR efficiencies through administrative support, digital transitions, and the enhancement of our recruitment and onboarding processes. Ideal for students in Human Resources Management or related fields, this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

 

Your Impact:

• Assist with the research on provincial legislation, best practices for top employers, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Create, update, and maintain HR documents and resources, including job descriptions, policies, procedures, and employee onboarding materials.
• Participate in the recruitment process by conducting preliminary phone screens, coordinating interviews, and facilitating new hire orientations as needed.
• Support the digitization of physical HR documents and files, ensuring a streamlined digital workflow.
• Perform additional duties to support the HR department’s objectives as needed.

 

Who You Are:

• Funded through Canada Summer Jobs, to be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must:
  • be Youth between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Available to work for the entire contract duration.
• Education: Applicants should have either completed a Human Resources program at an accredited college or university or have at least one year of post-secondary education in Human Resources.
• Adaptability: The ability to achieve or adjust goals and behaviours when expected or unexpected change occurs, by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks. For example, one uses this skill to change work plans to meet new deadlines, learn how to work with new tools and improve skills through feedback.
• Collaboration: The ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal. For example, at work we use this skill to provide meaningful support to team members while completing a project.
• Communication: The ability to receive, understand, consider, and share information and ideas through speaking, listening, and interacting with others. For example, we use this skill to listen to instructions, serve customers and discuss ideas.
• Problem-solving: The ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions. Problem solving helps you to address issues, monitor success, and learn from the experience. For example, we use this skill to make hiring decisions, select courses of action and troubleshoot technical failures.
• Reading and/or Writing: The ability to find, understand, use, or share information presented through written words, symbols, and images. For example, reading is used to locate information on forms and drawings, and to read items such as emails, reports, news articles, blog posts and instructions. Writing is used to fill out forms and applications, and write emails, reports and social media posts.

 

Second Harvest Offers:

• A competitive salary well above minimum wage.
• Professional experience in a role that makes a real difference.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

 

 

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.

 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Accessibility & Accommodations:

If you require any accommodations at any stage, please contact us via humanresources@secondharvest.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.