HR Generalist

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) is seeking an experienced HR professional to support our People & Culture team. This role is ideal for established practitioners with solid knowledge of Canadian and Ontario employment legislation. (This is not a student or entry-level opportunity.) NOTE: As part of the application process for our longer-term roles you will be required to: Attend a virtual/in-person interview, Provide 3 references (professional/volunteer related) & Provide a Police Reference Check (PRC/VSS)

ROLE OVERVIEW/TASKS:

  • Draft, interpret, and apply HR policies
  • Conduct research to support policy and best-practice development
  • Provide HR guidance aligned with Canadian/Ontario legislation
  • Support HR projects and general administrative needs
  • Attend required volunteer orientation/training
  • Follow all YSM volunteer policies and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • 3–5+ years of progressive, professional HR experience
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian/Ontario employment laws (ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code)
  • Policy writing and research experience
  • Project management capability
  • Strong administrative, communication, and confidentiality skills
  • Ability to work independently, reliably, and with attention to detail
  • Commitment to cultural competency, equity, and inclusion
  • Experience in diverse or low-income communities an asset
  • Experience in a Christian organizational context an asset 

HOURS of POSITION/LOCATION

  • Remote/virtual role
  • Flexible schedule; approx. 4–8 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: 

If interested, please submit the form below and one of our Volunteer Resources Coordinators will get back to you as soon as possible.