The Organization:

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is the national skilled association of Canada’s 478,000 nurses. We represent all categories of regulated nurses, including retired nurses and nursing students, across all 13 provinces and territories and in all practice settings. Our mission is to advance the nursing profession, promote equitable access to healthcare, and enhance health outcomes for Canadians. CNA leadership is critical to government relations and engagement with federal, provincial and territorial policymakers, stakeholders, and departments.

CNA is committed to being the voice that pushes and advances nursing practice forward in Canada — by representing nursing and advocating for nurses, while becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. To actualize this commitment, we will be working to systemically and operationally implement equitable and inclusive values, structures, and policies through our five strategic priorities.

Scope:

Human Resources Assistant

Permanent, Part-Time – Fully Remote

This position includes traditional human resources (HR) functions for the smooth running of the organization’s infrastructure. Under the supervision of the Director, Corporate Services, the Human Resources Assistant focuses more on the human side of people management by humanizing business processes and continuously improving employee engagement, development and retention.

This will be the key role in supporting day-to-day HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR policy administration, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with required legislation.

Key responsibilities:

- Act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and programs.
- Support the full-cycle recruitment process including posting job ads, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new hires
- Maintain and update employee records in accordance with privacy legislation and best practices.
- Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs in line with relevant legislation (e.g., ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code).
- Support managers and employees with performance management processes, including probationary reviews, annual evaluations, and development plans.




- Administer employee benefit programs and consult with external providers/vendors.
- Conduct exit interviews and support offboarding processes.
- Participate in HR projects such as but not limited to employee engagement and recognition initiatives, reconciliation framework actions, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
- Maintain an up-to-date human resources database in the human resources information system (HRIS).
- Ensure that HR decisions are compatible with CNA’s policies, practices, values and direction.
- Foster an open, innovative organizational culture that promotes growth mindsets for continuous improvement.
- Provide back-up support for payroll administration and perform any other related duties as required.
- While CNA is a virtual workplace based out of Ottawa, you must live/work in a Canadian province or territory.
- Occasional travel may be required to support in-person engagement and events.

Decision-Making Responsibility

- Organize workload and set priorities to meet deadlines across concurrent tasks.
- Make informed recommendations on HR tactics and communications with contacts.
- Make independent decisions and exercise judgment pertaining to the above responsibilities.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CHRL designation (or other provincial equivalent) is required
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in human resources
- Strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated record managing files and records, designing forms and other administrative and clerical procedures, systems and terminology.
- Experience in a not-for-profit organization and/or professional association setting is an asset.
- Familiarity with advocacy software or HRIS is an asset.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Key Competencies:





- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex HR issues clearly and decisively.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Strong change management skills that focus on the people side of change and transition management.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and digital collaboration platforms.

Salary Scale:

- Commensurate with education/experience.
- Range from $31.43-$44.18 per hour

HOURS OF WORK:

- Up to 25 hours over a 2-week pay period
- Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to association needs and/or attend events (e.g., evenings or weekends).

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment, with the corporation based in Ontario. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990. CNA will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform [email protected] of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $31.43-$44.17 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Are you located in Canada?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Human Resources: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

- French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) (required)

Work Location: Remote

📌 Part-time Human Resources Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Nurses Association
📍 Canada