Human Resources Summer Student

at  County of Lambton

COMPANY BIOGRAPHY

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation’s seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will support the department in all areas of Human Resources including Health and Safety, Compensation, Recruitment, Training, Disability, Benefits, and Labour Relations. The role will primarily provide administrative support to the team but may also assist in certain project work as available.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Formal Education

• Enrolment in or completion of a Human Resources diploma or degree program.

Experience

• No experience necessary.

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position’s Physical Demands Analysis

Human Resources:

• Prepare and maintain documentation for all County of Lambton Employee’s through the full employee lifecycle; new hires, transfers and terminations.
• Assist with the administration of the staffing process, which may include, receiving and sorting resumes, letter of offers, and reference checks.
• Assist with the administration of Health and Safety processes, which may include, receiving and filing incident reports.
• Maintain timely and accurate employee information in the HRIS.
• Participate in organizing HR events, which may include, employee picnics, job fairs, information seminars, training sessions and new employee orientations.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of various HR projects and assignments.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the high degree of confidentiality required in a Human Resources role.

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position’s Physical Demands Analysis.

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Not applicable