Job Description

Key Assets Canada (KAC) is part of a global organization, changing the lives of children, youth, and families. In Canada, our offices are located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Nova Scotia. KAC provides specialized care and support services to young persons with complex needs and supports families. Working in partnership with statutory bodies, KAC strives to develop and offer a range of creative services for children, youth, and families to meet their specific needs and deliver positive outcomes. As a non-profit organization, KAC endeavors to respond to the needs of the community in a manner that is innovative, sustainable, proactive, and focused on improving outcomes.

KAC is currently recruiting in

St. John's, NL

for the position of:

Human Resources Associate

12 Month Full-Time Position (maternity leave)

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources for Key Assets Canada, the Human Resources Associate:

Leads the front line (non-management) employee recruitment and hiring process in collaboration with HR Manager and other hiring managers

Ensures that hiring practices and file maintenance are in line with Employment legislation within each jurisdiction

Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance

Liaise with other departments or functions (payroll, scheduling, IT etc.)

Assists the HR Manager with the review and revision of the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual

Assists with Occupational Health and Safety and acts as a liaison between employees in all matters pertaining to workplace injuries and accidents and workers' compensation benefits.

Assists with training needs for front-line employees. This may include working with Scheduling and Management to determine what training is needed, employees that require training, etc.

Completes reports as needed and as requested from the HR Manager

Keeps up to date on HR legislative changes within each jurisdiction

Ensures that the HR database has up to date employee information

Coordinates the onboarding and orientation process for new front line (non-management) employees

Manage and support immigration-related HR processes, including work permits, visas and compliance documentation

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Assumes other duties as assigned by the HR Manager

To be successful in this position, candidates will be required to have the following qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Business with a focus/concentration in Human Resources Management Minimum of 3 years related work experience in a Human Resources capacity Must have a sound knowledge of various employment laws and practices in Key Assets Canadian jurisdictions(Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Nova Scotia) HR Designation would be considered an asset Experience in administration of benefits and other HR programs Clear Certificate of Conduct

Key Assets Offers:

Group Health Benefits enrollment (medical, dental, etc.) Competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of employee contribution. Annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks). Sick leave entitlement of 7 days per year. Salary range for this position is $50,500-$62,932

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume by email to

recruitment@keyassets.ca The closing date for applications is January 6, 2026.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population. We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department at

recruitmentcanada@keyassets.ca

We will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the interview and selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $50,500.00-$62,932.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Human resources: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person