Human Resources Intern (WHCA) #2026-67

March 27, 2026

WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE

Groves Memorial Community Hospital · Louise Marshall Hospital · Palmerston & District Hospital

POSTING: #2026-67

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME)

The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is currently accepting applications for a temporary full time Human Resources Intern to join our Human Resources team reporting to the CHRO.

The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is comprised of two corporations with more than 1,000 staff, including physicians and volunteers, operating three vibrant acute care hospital sites: Groves Memorial Community Hospital (Fergus), and North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest & Palmerston and District Hospital in Palmerston). The homesite for this position will be Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, daytime hours)

Salary: $20.60 per hour

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment and support the onboarding of new employees


• Assist with the coordination of HR activities and events (i.e. Volunteer Appreciation, Long Term Service)


• Support volunteer service coordinators, as needed


• Assist in the facilitation of the General Orientation program


• Create and maintain electronic employee and job files


• Provide support to the HR Department, including Agendas, Minutes, Learning Packages, Communication Activities, etc., as assigned by the CHRO


• Entry of new employee data and submission of employee change forms to payroll for processing


• Other Human Resources activities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field


• Strong technical skills and experience utilizing Microsoft Office Excel Spreadsheets, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint


• Great attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities/projects while meeting deadlines


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Satisfactory performance and attendance required


• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date


• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check


• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

Travel will be required to our sites at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Palmerston & District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital, so a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. 

Why should you apply to WHCA?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)


• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Interested in joining our Team?

Submit your application via BambooHR: https://whca.bamboohr.com/careers/1606  by 4:00pm on April 10, 2026.

The Hospital’s at the Wellington Health Care Alliance strive to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the Hospital will endeavour to remove any barriers to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Our Hospital’s are committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace for all of our employees, free from violence and harassment.

Please check us out at: www.whca.ca