Human Resources Assistant

Full-Time Summer Contract (July 15 – August 7, 2026)

Oakville, ON

About Us

At Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG), we help people with disabilities live more independent lives by providing them with a Dog Guide at no cost. We are proud to be the only school in Canada offering seven distinct Dog Guide programs. Our operations span two locations: Oakville, ON, and Breslau, ON.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team for an 8-week summer contract. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate pursuing a career in Human Resources to gain practical experience in talent acquisition and HR administration within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Reporting to the HR Generalist, the Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative and project support with a focus on recruitment coordination, HR file standardization, records management, and data administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition activities, including posting opportunities, screening resumes, interview scheduling, participating in interviews and candidate communication
• Assist in the preparation and organization of recruitment materials, including job descriptions, job postings, and interview guides
• Help maintain and standardize recruitment documentation and employee files to support consistency, accuracy and compliance
• Update and maintain electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring HR records are organized and current
• Assist with administrative projects related to records management and HR process improvements
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Human Resources, Business Administration, or related post-secondary program
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Position Details

• Location: Oakville, ON (Hybrid, 1 day/ week in office)
• Rate: $17.60 hourly/ 35 hours per week
• Contract: Sumer full time Employment (July 15 – August 7, 2026)
• Vacancy Status: 1 position available

Who Can Apply for this Job?

The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Learn more about the program.

To apply for this job, you must:

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.

How to Apply

If you are Interested in applying, please send your resume to hr@dogguides.com by May 8, 2026. Please quote the job title in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is committed to employing people from diverse backgrounds, and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength of different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Ind