Co-op, People and Culture

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Co-op Student, People and Culture

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Co-op Placement Full-time Unpaid (4 months)

Co-op students are reimbursed for business related expenses up to $700 a month during the term of your placement.

Available: May 2026

Description of the Position

As a member of the People and Culture team, the Co-op Student, People and Culture will assist in delivering a broad range of People and Culture activities while demonstrating a superior level of customer service. They will provide support in the delivery of People and Culture systems and processes and be on the “frontlines” supporting a variety of projects, while being exposed to all key areas within People & Culture (HR), including leading a full-cycle recruitment and assisting with the Annual Review Process.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist with recruitment activities which include preparing position profiles, posting jobs, creating engaging external advertisements, screening candidates, participate in the interview process and conduct reference checks;


• Provide assistance during annual performance review process including gathering and compiling data, generating reports and analyzing compensation recommendations;


• Provide administrative support with data input and maintenance within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), where needed;


• Preparing correspondence, reports, schedules, and other administrative tasks for the People and Culture team;


• Ensure data integrity of all systems (Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS); run reports and conduct audits as requested;


• Support the team in a variety of projects including best practice research, and training support;


• Champion, promote, develop, and encourage a positive health, safety and wellness culture;


• Additional office duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• Enrolled in a University degree or College diploma program within Human Resources Management or equivalent, that requires a co-op placement;


• Previous People and Culture and or administrative experience would be considered an asset;


• Intermediate/advance competency with various Microsoft 365 Suite products, including excel and word;


• Ability to act with discretion, tact and diplomacy;


• Excellent attention to detail;


• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;


• Superior customer service skills;


• Able to constantly re-prioritize work in a fast paced, service oriented environment;


• Excellent time management and organizational skills;


• A collaborative mindset.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Hours: 35-hour work week, hybrid work model (Remote and In-Office)

Available To: Internal and External Candidates

Date Posted: February 25, 2026

Deadline: March 4, 2026

How to apply: Please apply on-line by visiting our website: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers

Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the pre-screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at: [email protected]