Acting Human Resources Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
ACTING HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT - 12 Month Contract
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates programs in more than 240 schools providing before and after school care. PLASP also operates 38 full-day Early Learning And Child Care Centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Reporting to the Recruitment & Selection Supervisor, the Acting HR Assistant will support the recruitment and section team with administrative duties and other related tasks.
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
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Assist with resume screening and phone screens
-
Assist with daily administration of PLASP Applicant Tracking System
-
Provide administrative support to the Recruitment and Selection Specialists
-
Attends and assists at Job Fairs
-
Assist with New Employee Orientation set up and administration
-
Assist with tracking status of where candidates are in recruitment process
-
Assist with onboarding document collection when required
-
Assist other HR functions when required
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…
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Previous Human Resources experience in recruitment preferred
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Successful completion of Human Resources Management or related diploma preferred
-
Minimum of 1-year experience in a Human Resources function preferred
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop professional working relationships
-
Previous knowledge and utilization of an Applicant Tracking System
-
Proficient in computer applications
-
Awareness of the need for and respect of confidentiality
-
Have an interest in the Recruitment and Selection functions
PLASP OFFERS…
- A positive and supportive working environment
- Growth and learning opportunities
- A competitive compensation package
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
- A hybrid work model that embraces both on-site and remote work to support each team’s core priorities.
HOW TO APPLY…
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit Careers - PLASP. PLASP invites all applicants to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration no later than June 22, 2025.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Please visit www.plasp.com for more employment information.
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.
Acting Human Resources Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
ACTING HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT - 12 Month Contract
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates programs in more than 240 schools providing before and after school care. PLASP also operates 38 full-day Early Learning And Child Care Centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Reporting to the Recruitment & Selection Supervisor, the Acting HR Assistant will support the recruitment and section team with administrative duties and other related tasks.
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
-
Assist with resume screening and phone screens
-
Assist with daily administration of PLASP Applicant Tracking System
-
Provide administrative support to the Recruitment and Selection Specialists
-
Attends and assists at Job Fairs
-
Assist with New Employee Orientation set up and administration
-
Assist with tracking status of where candidates are in recruitment process
-
Assist with onboarding document collection when required
-
Assist other HR functions when required
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…
-
Previous Human Resources experience in recruitment preferred
-
Successful completion of Human Resources Management or related diploma preferred
-
Minimum of 1-year experience in a Human Resources function preferred
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop professional working relationships
-
Previous knowledge and utilization of an Applicant Tracking System
-
Proficient in computer applications
-
Awareness of the need for and respect of confidentiality
-
Have an interest in the Recruitment and Selection functions
PLASP OFFERS…
- A positive and supportive working environment
- Growth and learning opportunities
- A competitive compensation package
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
- A hybrid work model that embraces both on-site and remote work to support each team’s core priorities.
HOW TO APPLY…
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit Careers - PLASP. PLASP invites all applicants to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration no later than June 22, 2025.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Please visit www.plasp.com for more employment information.
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.