Human Resources

Thunder Bay

Part-time

Contract

Overview

The Office of Human Resources with Lakehead University is looking for Summer Student to work with our dynamic team! This is a position is in collaboration with the Summer Employment Opportunities Program, which means we are looking for a current student either starting work within 6-months of graduating from a post-secondary program or returning to school in September.

Reporting to the HR Organizational Development & Systems Lead, The HR Student Assistant will support Talent Acquisition and Employee Development functions within the Human Resources department, while offering the student meaningful, hands-on experience in core HR operations.

Responsibilities

The HR Student Assistant will support Talent Acquisition and Employee Development through the following duties:

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting job advertisements, organizing applicant materials, and preparing hiring documentation
• Manage communications through HR inboxes, responding to inquiries from internal staff and external applicants (general public) in a professional and timely manner
• Liaise with hiring managers to support recruitment timelines and ensure completion of required documentation
• Assist in the promotion and coordination of employee learning and development initiatives
• Maintain and update internal learning platforms and digital content
• Support training logistics, including scheduling, participant tracking, and material preparation
• Perform general HR administrative duties, including records management, digitization of employee files, and ensuring compliance with legislative and organizational requirements

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic proficiency in computer applications and digital tools
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Why Lakehead

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 11:59pm

Salary:

$17.60/ per hour

No, not eligible for benefits

Contact Information:

humanres@lakeheadu.ca

Reference Number:

GEN-26-21

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 11:59pm

Salary:

$17.60/ per hour

No, not eligible for benefits

Contact Information:

humanres@lakeheadu.ca

Reference Number:

GEN-26-21