Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant
Temporary Full-Time (July 6 2026 March 5 2027)
J0626-0156

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our team for an eight-month contract.

Why work with us

Our growing community identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada located about an hour north of Toronto offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive public environment. Additionally the Town offers the following perquisites:

• Flexible work environment including ability to work from home up to two (2) days per week
• Competitive wages
• Optional OMERS pension plan
• Free gym membership at Town recreation centres
• Professional development opportunities

This position is responsible for supporting the daily activities of the Human Resources department including but not limited to the maintenance and administration of the HRIS system and assisting with records retention training and orientation health and safety document control and general administrative duties

How you contribute to our organization:

• Assists with the maintenance and administration of the HRIS system which includes entering new employee data maintaining all employee changes of status salary changes performance management status terminations leave of absences and training records.
• Supports HR staff in the recruitment and selection processes such as reference checking criminal background check coordination supporting the preparation of offer letters informing I.T of new hire to set up appropriate computer access etc.
• Responds to inquiries regarding employment opportunities.
• Review and initiates any follow up in new employee files and ensures required documents are received scanned and stored in the HRIS.
• Assists with assigning training for new hires in LMS and monitors completion.
• Coordinate notification to I.T. for all employee exits
• Entering staff names in LMS and assigning training for the year as per direction from the HR Advisor
• Assists the HR Advisor with the coordination of training and development activities including set up and ordering of meals and maintaining training records.
• Tracks workplace incidents and inspections.
• Assists with the maintenance and implementation of the Corporate Health and Safety Program under the guidance of the HR Advisor.
• Assists with record control and retention.
• Provides administrative assistance to the HR Director and HR Manager as required.

What you bring to the team:

• Completion of post-secondary education (minimum certificate or diploma) preferably with a focus on Human Resources.
• 1 2 years previous experience in an office setting and customer service.
• Previous HR administration experience preferred.
• Must use professional judgment and diplomacy in responding to employee inquires and candidate inquiries requests and complaints.
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft office especially word excel and outlook.
• Competent written communication skills required to draft letters memos and emails.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• General knowledge of Human Resources legislation and guidelines including Employment Standards Act Ontario Human Rights Code Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Salary: $34.01 - $42.51 per hour plus 4% vacation pay and optional OMERS pension plan
Hours: 35 hours per week; 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Location: Town Hall 24 Tupper Street West Alliston
Dates: July 6 2026 March 5 2027

To apply please submit a cover letter resume and copies of the required credentials (transcript training etc) by June 12 2026.

We thank you for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 34 - 42