Human Resources Placement Student

Role Description 

Title: Human Resources Placement Student

Reports to: Human Resources Advisors

Position Type: Unpaid student placement 

Location: Kingston

Start Date: January 2027

 Organization Overview

Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) provides integrated health and social care services to the community. Our approach is grounded in principles of social justice and health equity, ensuring that everyone has access to quality, timely care and support. As part of our commitment to inclusivity and well-being, we strive to foster an environment that creates a great place to work, learn, and participate.

Position Overview

The HR student will support a wide range of human resources functions, gaining valuable hands-on experience while contributing to key organizational initiatives. The role will involve working closely with the HR team on projects that improve organizational efficiency, recruitment, policy implementation, and staff wellness initiatives.

Key Contributions

Recruitment and Selection

Objective: Build skills in the recruitment process, from designing to support selection training.

• Interview Question Repository: Design a repository of standardized interview questions based on job roles and required competencies.
• Selection Process Training: Assist in the development and facilitation of selection process training for hiring managers and team members.
• Job Description Development: Create and refine job descriptions for both new and existing positions to ensure role clarity.
• Cross-site Alignment: Ensure that job descriptions are standardized and aligned across all organizational sites.

Compliance Support

Objective: Support and gain experience in organizational accreditation planning

• Committee collaboration: Participating in planning committee meetings and partnering with team members on accreditation actions and projects
• Compliance review: Completing inspections in HRIS files that align with accreditation requirements and project plan
• Documentation: Documenting in personnel files with supporting evidence
• Research: Reviewing accreditation guidelines and providing recommendations

HRIS

Objective: Gain experience in HRIS implementation

• HRIS Data Management: Input and manage employee data in the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Change Management Support: Assist in the development of change management strategies to ensure full adoption of the HRIS across the organization.
• Recruitment and Selection Support: Create HRIS hiring pools that support talent management. Including building an implementation and procedural plan
• HRIS Onboarding: Support the creation and implementation of onboarding for students within the HRIS.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Promotes and demonstrates through example the mission, values, and culture of KCHC
• Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement

Competencies

Organizational Competencies: Accountability, Client Focus, Collaboration, Continuous Learning

Position Competencies: Communication, Time management, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Human Resources Program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail.
• General understanding of the programs and services offered at Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC).
• Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check.

Inquiries & Interest

If you're interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity or joining our fantastic team, we encourage you to reach out to us! For those eager to apply, please send us a note outlining why you believe this opportunity is the right fit for you, and how your skills, experience, and learning and career goals align with the role and our organization's mission by selecting Apply.

All KCHC students have a duty to understand and follow KCHC policies, uphold high ethical and professional standards, and maintain confidentiality and privacy, using tact and good judgment in all dealings with other staff, students, volunteers, and clients.

Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Ave. Kingston ON, K7K 2V4

www.KCHC.ca