Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Manager, People & Culture
Location: Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 6–16 Weeks (Full-Time)
Period: June – August 2026
Status: Canada Summer Jobs Contract
About Tropicana Community Services (TCS)
For more than 45 years, Tropicana Community Services (TCS) has been empowering youth, newcomers, seniors, and families throughout the Greater Toronto Area. As one of Canada’s leading Black-led and Black-serving (B3) organizations, TCS delivers a range of culturally responsive programs in education, employment, food security, youth development, and community well-being.
Our mission is to help individuals and families achieve their potential through programs that build confidence, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen community connections.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs) position offers a great opportunity for the candidate to gain hands-on experience in core Human Resources functions within a dynamic, multi-site organization within the nonprofit sector.
As an Human Resources Coordinator , you will work closely with the People & Culture team to support initiatives that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Support:
- Assist with posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
- Help coordinate internship and seasonal hiring programs.
Onboarding & Orientation:
- Prepare onboarding materials and assist with new hire orientation sessions.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with HR policies.
HR Administration:
- Maintain employee records in HRIS systems.
- Support payroll and benefits administration tasks as needed.
Employee Engagement:
- Assist in planning and executing employee engagement activities and events.
- Gather feedback and contribute ideas to improve workplace culture.
Special Projects:
- Participate in HR projects such as policy updates, organizational effectiveness, and process improvements.
Skills and Qualifications
- Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility (see below).
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially over the phone and email.
- Comfortable initiating contact with new people and representing an organization professionally and a willingness to learn
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) familiarity with HRIS systems is an asset.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical HR experience in a professional setting
- Mentorship from experienced HR leaders
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects impacting organizational culture
- Insight into the operations of a major community-based nonprofit organization.
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Employment Details
- Start Date: June 2026
- End Date: August 2026
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour
- Work Model: Hybrid (in-person at Tropicana Centre, 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough + remote work)
Although we appreciate each application, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures. Tropicana Community Services will aim to ensure that our staff reflect the experience, skills and diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
