The Organization
We value and celebrate diversity: We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team made up of people with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. We actively encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply and we value the positive impact that diversity has on our teams. We are committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion within our workforce and in all opportunities provided at StepStones. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
StepStones for Youth (www.stepstonesforyouth.com) is an innovative and dynamic charitable organization in Toronto dedicated to providing intervention and sustainable support for children and youth. Many of these youth are exiting the foster care and group home system or are currently living in foster homes and shelters.
Our goal is to create positive and meaningful connections; increase school engagement, high school graduation, and post-secondary enrolment; and increase stable housing, improved mental and physical health, and strong support networks. StepStones adheres to a “whatever it takes” approach to servicing youth and we go above and beyond to support their needs.
Why Work With Us:
- Comprehensive Benefit Package: includes 3K to paramedical services, and Short Term and Long-Term Disability including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Grief counselling available free of charge (in addition to benefits) for work related incidents
- Time-Off: 17 days vacation with a 1-day vacation increase per year worked, up to 35 day’s vacation
- Leave: 8 sick days, 3 personal days, 1.5 medical appointment days, bereavement allowance
- Professional Development: Training allowance of $700 per year
- Reimbursements: Mileage provided at a competitive rate and all staff are given a petty cash budget
- Tools you need to succeed: All staff receive a MacBook, iPhone, Headphones and access to our mobile friendly CRM system
- Extended Break: 1.5 lunch break healthy living program when you exercise for 30 minutes during lunch
The Opportunity
StepStones for Youth is seeking a Human Resources Officer to oversee the organization’s Human Resources including full-cycle recruitment, policy and procedure development, and developing and implementing HR initiatives and systems. This position will also be responsible for building strategies to improve employee engagement and retention while cultivating a positive culture.
What you will be responsible for:
- Full-cycle recruitment: developing job postings, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, checking references, drafting employment agreements, etc.;
- Develop and update job descriptions;
- Supports Leadership with the performance management process;
- Develop and update HR related policies and procedures;
- Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data, etc.) according to policy and legal requirements;
- Create, implement, and conduct effective onboarding plans;
- Develop training and development programs;
- Administer the benefits and RRSP plans;
- Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise;
- Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, such as time to hire and employee turnover rates;
- Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits, and organizing team building activities.
What we’re looking for:
- Degree or diploma in human resources management, business administration or similar with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
- Good working knowledge of relevant employment legislation.
- Access to a vehicle and a valid full G Class Ontario Driver’s License with appropriate insurance is required.
- Experience in working with diverse cultures and communities. A thorough understanding of anti-oppression, anti-Black and Indigenous racism values and principles and an appreciation of and ability to work with diverse communities.
- Experienced motivational interviewer with the ability to create a comfortable interview environment;
- Highly effective written and oral communication skills, problem solving, advocacy and assessment skills;
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external resources and community partnership;
- Strong computer/internet skills and knowledge of case management systems, reporting procedures and responsibilities and the ability to work within those systems;
- Strong communications, organizational, and time management skills; accountability, reliability, and punctuality, and the ability to work effectively and independently under the pressure of tight timelines, competing priorities and emergent issues.
Equal opportunity
StepStones values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.
StepStones is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for StepStones. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to evaluate candidates who meet the required qualifications.
