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Exempt (Senior Administration/HR) Trainee

Initiative: City of Toronto Trainee Jobs 

Requisition ID: 3168 

Employer: City of Toronto-Various Divisions 

Job Location: Canada (CA) 

Additional Location Details:Various Locations 

Job Stream: Human Resources (HR) 

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time 

Wage: $1,433.60 – $1,684.90 ($20.48-$24.07 per hour), TXT001, TXT1

Number of Positions Open: 2 

Duration: 5 Months 

Posting End Date: 08/01/2025 

Travel Required: Occasional 

Educational Requirements:High School or GED 

 

Job Description

Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make Toronto Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. A workplace where growth is fostered and diversity is celebrated, a team of approximately 42,000 employees is the driving force behind the City’s ability to deliver programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as an Exempt (Senior Admin/HR) Trainee, providing administrative support and assistance as part of the Work Based Learning program.

 

Please note: the applicant pool from this job posting will be used for work based learning opportunities in various divisions

 

Your primary responsibilities as an Exempt (Senior Admin/HR) Trainee will be varied. Specifically, you will:

  • Assist with planning and organizing various office functions and assignments
  • Respond to requests and provides information or directs inquiries to appropriate staff
  • Collect and assist in compiling data of a confidential nature related to labour relations and/or human resources for others to analyze and/or assists in the analysis. Documents findings
  • Input/retrieve/update/maintain data
  • Assist in organizing and presenting data
  • Assist with calculations
  • Exercises caution and discretion with labour relations, human resources and other confidential information
  • Assist in the preparation, research and processing of documents including confidential labour relations nature
  • Travels to various locations and/or special events to provide assistance

 

Key Qualifications:

  • Administrative experience, providing support to a team of professionals in a relevant work environment i.e. Human Resources or related field.
  • Experience preparing and formatting standard correspondence, reports, forms/templates and presentation material.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Post-secondary diploma or certification in a Human Resources or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff including colleagues; City staff and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in handling confidential information.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

 

Notes

IT background is an asset

Knowledge on compliance, audits, governance and standardization is an asset.

 

 

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

 

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

 

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in applying to this position, please click "Apply now" to upload your resume and cover letter. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  For further assistance, please contact TESSpartnerships@toronto.ca.

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