Location: Ottawa (On-site/Hybrid, schedule to be confirmed)
Language: Bilingualism required, English and French, both written and spoken
Duration: 12-month term contract
Background Check Requirement: Reliability security clearance required
About the Opportunity
Are you an organized HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, people-first environment? We are recruiting an Administrative Coordinator to support a respected federal Crown corporation dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and economic prosperity across Canada. In this role, you'll play an integral part in ensuring HR operations run smoothly while helping deliver an exceptional employee experience.
Working alongside a collaborative Human Resources team, you'll support a wide range of HR initiatives, from recruitment and onboarding to employee records management and project coordination. If you're someone who enjoys variety, values confidentiality, and takes pride in keeping people and processes organized, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What's In It for You
Join a collaborative HR team that values respect, professionalism, and inclusion.
Gain exposure to a broad range of Human Resources functions and initiatives.
Contribute to meaningful work that supports employees across a national public sector organization.
Build your skills through hands-on project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
Work in an environment that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.
Your Responsibilities
You'll provide executive administrative support to senior HR leadership and assist the broader HR team with daily operations.
You'll coordinate recruitment activities, including posting opportunities, scheduling interviews, preparing candidate communications, and supporting onboarding.
You'll maintain accurate and confidential employee records while ensuring compliance with document retention requirements.
You'll support the administration and integrity of the Human Capital Management system, preferably Dayforce.
You'll coordinate HR projects, prepare documentation, monitor progress, and produce reports to support informed decision-making.
You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to support HR initiatives, training coordination, health and safety activities, and employee programs.
Skills and Qualifications
2+ years of experience in HR administration or Human Resources coordination.
Strong knowledge of HR processes and practices. CHRP designation, or progress toward one, is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, including the Canada Labour Code, Employment Standards Act, Official Languages Act, and Human Rights Act.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Human Capital Management systems, preferably Dayforce.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
Why Partner with Altis
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