202602 - 3131 - People & Culture Student

Details of the Role

JOB TITLE: People & Culture Student

POSITION OPENINGS: 1 (new position)

STATUS: Full Time, Contact (May – August 2026)

LOCATION: Remote in Ontario, Canada (Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario (or National Capital Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week

HIRING RANGE: $18.50 – 19.50/hour

This position is part of WSPS's Canada Summer Jobs Application for 2026.

About Us

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.

Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own strong safety culture. We’re committed to helping employees thrive in a remote-first world, and we’re honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years for 2024 and 2025.

Why Work with WSPS

As a member of our team, you'll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to protect Ontario’s workers and businesses

• 35-hour work week

• Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario

• Join a team that values your voice and encourages fresh ideas

• Learn, grow, and be inspired through hands-on collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals

• And more!

Job Summary

The People & Culture student supports the P&C department by assisting with routine administrative and operational tasks. The P&C student will gain practical experience across key HR areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and maintaining records, wile also supporting ongoing departmental initiatives and routine operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment efforts by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews and conducting initial phone screens

• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including scheduling and ensuring completion of new hire documentation

• Provide general administrative support to the P&C team

• Help maintain and update employee electronic records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

• Assist in organizing employee engagement and wellness programs.

• Contribute to P&C projects and initiatives as assigned, specifically leading a future focused student onboarding program

• Other duties as assigned

CONTRIBUTES TO A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT (at all times)

• Complies with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and company rules established in WSPS Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).

• Contributes to promoting a healthy, safe, and respectful culture

• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

Minimum

• Currently enrolled in a post secondary education in Human Resources, or Business Administration

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Preferred

• Previous work experience considered an asset

Additional Requirements

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and ability to travel as needed

• To support success in building connections, inclusion and collaboration, a minimum level of in person presence for the purposes of meetings is required for all team members on a quarterly basis.

• An all-employee meeting (Staff Days or equivalent) will be organized annually. All employees are required to attend the annual meeting in person. Occasional team meetings may be required in person.

To be eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Application Information

Deadline for Application: Monday, March 2, 2026 by 4:00 pm eastern time

To Apply: Visit our Employment Opportunities page and click Start Application to apply!

*Please note, all applicants must apply through our Applicant Tracking System*

Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.

We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

WSPS may use AI to support parts of the recruitment process, while all hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.

We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.