HR GENERALIST - STEM INNOVATION PROGRAM - Volunteer Role

Are you a Human Resources student or a recent graduate? We are in search of a motivated, Volunteer HR GENERALIST to join our team.

The Stem Montessori Academy of Canada is a federally registered not-for-profit regional science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) program open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The STEM program educates students from preschool to high school and is available to all children nationwide. SMAC specializes in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Our successful volunteers have these characteristics:

• Self-directed and motivated learner

• Research answers and questions independently, but know when to ask for assistance

• Shows initiative within competence limits and seeks means to fulfill areas for improvement

• Flexible, confident, and respectful to others

• Passion for education

• Enthusiastic and exemplifies a good work ethic - dedicated and committed

• Great at planning, organization, leadership and teamwork, and time management

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.

• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing contracts.

• Assist with performance management procedures.

• Schedule meetings, interviews, and HR events and maintain agendas.

• Coordinate training sessions and seminars.

• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.

• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.

• Assist with payroll and ad-hoc HR projects.

• Support other assigned functions.

• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HRM or a related field would be preferred

• 6+ months of experience in an office setting or in an admin position

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Fantastic time management and organizational skills

• Able to attend occasional Zoom meetings

Other Information:

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our biggest and most important STEM Innovation Summer Program to date, running across 4 provinces!

We need eager volunteers to help us plan, and execute this program. Whether you are a new volunteer or a past volunteer, we are reaching out to you to see if you have any time to lend. We need your help!

The volunteer requirements for this program is a commitment of at least 2-4 hours per week from April 2 - 15 and will last until June 30, 2024. We have a lot of exciting opportunities including team leadership, management, supervisory, and VP positions available for this project.