Get practical human resources experience The Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) program provides rewarding work experiences for students and recent graduates over the summer months. Start your human resources (HR) career with one of our dynamic teams where you will develop your skills, expand your professional network, and support various initiatives that help strengthen Ontario.
What we offer If you're passionate about learning new skills while helping to create a stronger Ontario, you've come to the right place! The OPS is one of Canada's largest employers, made up of
various ministries with offices in more than 70 cities across Ontario. So whether you want to gain experience in your field of study or try something new, the SEO program can prepare you for success in today's job market.
We offer:
- a career that can grow across multiple job functions and program areas
- flexible learning opportunities, including professional development and mentorship programs
- employee networks to foster community and make connections
- employee-centric programs to support and empower equity-deserving groups
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward. Count yourself in this summer and apply to the SEO program today!
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
As a Student HR Assistant, you'll be learning and working on one of our HR teams. Depending on your placement, here are some examples of work you could be doing:
- Participate in key HR functions such as recruitment, workforce planning, labour relations, grievance management, learning and development, employee engagement, health, safety, and wellness.
- Help advance diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility initiatives.
- Collaborate with various HR functional areas and partners.
- Respond to inquiries and help clients resolve HR issues.
- Conduct research and analysis to support HR projects.
- Learn to apply legislation, collective agreements, and policies to develop HR solutions.
- Learn to use organizational employee information systems and databases.
You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):
- Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
- Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.
- You are able to contribute ideas and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
- You can use customer service skills to answer questions and share information with clients.
- You can write effectively and prepare different documents (ex. reports, presentations, emails).
- You have knowledge of HR gained from school, work, volunteer, or other activities.
- You can use word processing and spreadsheet software, databases, email, and the internet.
- You can use discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information.
- You are able to conduct research and analysis to support projects, create reports, and make recommendations.
- You can work on your own as well as part of a team.
- You can prioritize work and meet deadlines.
The SEO program is designed for students and recent graduates who are looking to kick-start their careers and gain practical work experience. If you're excited about this position but don't meet all the listed qualifications, please still consider applying.
- Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab).
- This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.
- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
- Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
- Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.
See what other summer opportunities are currently available! Also, check out all the
other student and new recent graduate opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.
