WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.
We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place.
We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.
THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Base Salary: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the People & Culture (P&C) Co-op Student will work closely with members of the P&C Delivery & Talent Acquisition team to execute on critical projects and strategic initiatives. This hands-on experience will allow you to refine your communication skills, develop a deep understanding of processes, lean-into basic data and reporting skills, and collaborate with professionals who are passionate about fostering an inclusive and thriving work environment.
As an integral part of our P&C team, the Co-op student will assist with providing valuable support in carrying out the day-to-day People and Culture activities of our organization. There is a primary focus on the facilitation of full-cycle recruitment for GreenShield’s summer student program; this will give the co-op student a unique opportunity to engage with talented candidates, assist in organizing engaging recruitment events, and contribute to the growth of our diverse workforce. Other activities may include reporting from our ATS (Applicant Tracking System), analyzing employee data, managing job aids and support documents, and reviewing recruitment communications.
As a representative of the P&C team, the Co-op Student will conduct themselves in a professional manner and exhibit high levels of professionalism in all contexts and situations.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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Communication Skills. This includes the ability to navigate between various stakeholders and make sense of high volumes of complex information. Verbal, written and spoken communications are critical, but so are listening and empathizing.
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Detail-Oriented. P&C work requires attention to even the smallest details. Duties will require a high degree of precision and focus.
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Digital Skills. The ability to find, evaluate, and communicate information by using various digital media platforms. Includes data analytics, online filing systems, data entry, and understanding databases.
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Use of Microsoft Office Applications. Technical skills including an understanding of Microsoft programs including, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Reporting Skills. Creating, reading, and interpreting P&C reports using data from different HRIS, ATS and LMS. This includes understanding and interpreting data, and reporting on critical metrics to make decisions.
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Administrative Skills. This could include scheduling interviews, reviewing applications, or onboarding employees
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Teamwork and Collaboration. Students will work together with others in human resources, as well as other leaders in the organization.
NICE TO HAVE
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Bilingualism (English & French)
THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.
Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a
difference together.
Here’s to Better Health for All!
A FEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.
GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).
AI Usage - At present, GS does not utilize AI in its selection process, though we do leverage AI to help produce Job Descriptions, and ideate on interview questions.
