Human Resources Coordinator

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 2 weeks accrued vacation + 2 flexible days each year
• Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro-rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator - Contract to join our team!

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator will provide HR and administrative support to the People and Culture team and organization in areas including full-cycle recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations and maintaining employee records and information.

Status: Contract full-time (until May 2027) Note: this posting is for an active vacancy

Salary: $56,667.60 - $67,461.43 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location: This position is based out of our 601-7700 Hurontario St, Brampton office. Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

What You Will Do:

• Support employee lifecycle and act as first point of contact for employee and manager requests and inquiries; provide guidance on questions regarding HR-related topics, including leaves, policy interpretation, total rewards and employee relations
• Manage new employee orientation and onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition for new hires; support employee offboarding and conduct exit interviews
• Support the recruitment processes including posting roles, reviewing resumes, coordinating and conducting interviews, completing reference checks and drafting employment contracts
• Prepare, maintain and update electronic employee files, including new hire files, within the HRIS, as per organizational policies and relevant legislation
• Coordinate with extended benefits systems and/or personnel on any required updates, including new hires, changes and terminations
• Coordinate employee leave management process with employees and external STD and LTD adjudicators
• Ensure that new hire orientation checklists probation documents are completed by Program Manager
• Coordinate, attend, participate in team/staff meetings, and all-staff meetings as required
• Participate in agency quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, Information Systems Support and Privacy and Security committees, special events, etc.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field required
• Minimum of two (2) years supporting a Human Resources department
• Current membership with the Human Resources Professionals Association is an asset
• JHSC certification is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and take initiative when needed
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary shared-care environment
• Experience maintaining online employee records and HRIS; knowledge of BambooHR and ADP is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation and Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel within and around Peel Region and Dufferin County
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday August 20th at 5:00 PM

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.