Human Resources Assistant

Embrave: Agency to End Violence (formerly known as Interim Place) is hiring! We embrace brave, inspire bravery, create systemic change to end gender-based violence in our community. We are a non-profit organization that provides shelter, counselling, and advocacy supports for women, two-spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary folks and their children impacted by gender-based violence. We amplify the voices of survivors, educate the community, and inspire systemic change to create a society free of violence. Embrave works within a feminist, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, disability justice, gender inclusion, sex workers, decolonizing and harm reduction framework. 

To learn more about Embrave, visit: http://www.embrave.ca

The HR Assistant will provide support to Embrave’s HR Manager and Administrative Leadership Team.

What to expect in the HR Assistant Role:

As HR Assistant (Contract-Summer student), you are responsible for providing day-to-day support to the HR Manager in the effective and timely delivery of various HR functions. This is nine (9) weeks contract and functions include HR Administration, Recruitment and Selection, and HR-related projects. This includes:

• Conduct background research and gather information to support HR projects, which may include Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, employee engagement, Wellness initiatives, and employee experience
• Maintain employee records, conversion of paper records to digital,
• Provide data administration support in data management systems.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection process to help attract the best possible candidate for open positions
• Perform other duties as assigned for the effective operation for the programs and services
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures as outlined by the organization to minimize risks
• Ensure adherence to all Embrave Policies and Procedures
• Attend evening and weekend events occasionally
• Perform other tasks as instructed by the Development and Education Manager
• Report stakeholders concern to appropriate team members

In this position, you will report to Human Resources Manager and will be working in person.

What you bring to the table:

• Enrolled in Post-Secondary courses in Human Resource Management or related field
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to work both independently under minimal supervision and with others in a collaborative environment
• Highly ethical with confidential and sensitive information
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to effectively deal with inquiries and concerns from all levels of staff
• Proven ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines 
• Highly ethical with confidential and sensitive information
• Some knowledge of women’s issues and anti-oppression
• A feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppression analysis of violence against women 

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Human Resource skills with focus on HR administration, employee relations, recruiting
• Fluency in additional languages would be an asset
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Education
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Creativity and Innovation
• Problem-Solving

Hour of Work: Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 35 hours weekly, 7 hours/day

Pay Rate: $22.20 per hour

Non- Bargaining Position

To Apply:

Please apply by sending a cover letter and current resume to Human Resources Department’s email: [email protected]  by, April 30, 2025. Please include position applied for in your cover letter. 

We will provide employment accommodation if we are advised of an applicant’s needs in advance of any part of the selection process

Embrave: Agency to End Violence is committed to the development of an organization that reflects the communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including:

• First Nations, Métis or Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion, and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.
• Survivors of the psychiatric system/consumer survivors.
• Two-Spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary people.

Embrave: Agency to End Violence is a unionized workplace with OPSEU. This position is within the bargaining unit and as such the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.