Choices for Youth (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.
We are seeking to hire one (1) Human Resources Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This position is both strategic and a hands-on role that provides Human Resources support to the organization and is critical in executing our Human Resource initiatives, providing employee support, and driving functional excellence and process improvement.
The Human Resources Administrator will support the HR team in these five key areas:
1. Recruitment
2. Onboarding
3. Data Management & Analysis
4. Training and Development
5. Occupational Health & Safety
This position will also assist with broader administrative responsibilities to support the daily office operations.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support recruitment and selection activities by performing tasks such as leading interviews, preparation of documents, scheduling interviews, and reference checks submission, and employee file preparations.Oversee records management including paper and electronic filing, archiving and retrieval of employee documents.
Maintain accurate physical and digital employee records while preserving confidentiality.
Coordinate the implementation and administration of employee benefits programs such as health insurance, disability, & life insurance, retirement, and other plans as required
Assist in the development and implementation of employee recognition / appreciation programs and activities.
Provide HR support to committees, projects, and policy/program development as required.
Assist in development of overall HR process and workflow procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
Participate in strategic Human Resource data gathering, data analysis, and strategy development.
Work collaboratively along side the HR team on initiatives and projects for CFY.
Provide general administrative support to HR and other departments as needed.
Answer phones, route calls, and respond to routine inquiries
Assist with office supply ordering and delivery
Perform other clerical duties such as data entry, scanning, and mailing
Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of post secondary diploma in a business, human resources, or other related field; a focus in Human Resources, Labour/Industrial Relations or Organizational Development is considered an asset.Minimum of two (2) years of relevant HR experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Non-for-Profit work Experience is considered an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive positive approach, and sensitivity and tact in dealing with staff under stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within both an inter-disciplinary team and in a self-directed environment.
Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, statutes, and regulations regarding Human Resources issues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Active Drivers licence and access to a well-maintained vehicle.
A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required and must be bondable.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position will be $50,480.82 - $56,089.80 annually. CFY offers a competitive compensation package, including: a health and dental program, employer-matched RRSP and four weeks’ vacation to qualifying employees.
WORK HOURS
Regular hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate higher work volumes and organizational requirements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Choices for Youth appreciates all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining how you meet the criteria and use HR-0825 in the subject line to the recipients below.
Justin Byrne; Human Resources Coordinator
jbyrne@choicesforyouth.ca
Recruitment Lead; recruitment@choicesforyouth.ca
Reference ID: HR-0825
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there’s a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.
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