Administrator, People & Culture

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto ON

Reports to: Senior Director, People & Culture

Compensation: $38,000 - $47,500

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Administrator, People & Culture who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Acts as the first point of contact for general P&C inquiries, providing prompt support or escalating to the relevant team member as required.
• Liaises and builds strong relationships with management and employees to ensure department goals are met.
• Supports the P&C team in the recruitment cycle by posting vacancies, collecting resumes, conducting pre-screening interviews, and participating in the interview process.
• Works under the general direction of the Senior Director, People & Culture but has latitude in making decisions on daily tasks; consults with the Vice President, People & Culture on issues that are more complex or may require upper-level approval.
• Supports the Learning & Development function by assisting in the preparation and delivery of training programs.
• Provides general administrative support such as answering emails, maintaining files, scheduling meetings, and training sessions, conducting research, and participating in event planning.
• Prepares correspondence including but not limited to employment contracts, status change letters, and employment verification letters.
• Assists P&C team with updating new policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure all information on the Staff Portal is current and accurate.
• Takes initiative to keep abreast of ongoing and People & Culture trends and information.
• Provide support to management by preparing, collecting, and organizing data through reports.
• Process and update status changes into ADP on a bi-weekly basis; liaise with payroll to ensure accurate information is provided in a timely fashion.
• Maintains HRIS and employee files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Participates in and leads P&C projects as required.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Minimum post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of Human Resources administrative experience preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and previous experience working with HRIS systems.
• Completed or working towards CHRP an asset.
• Knowledge of various employment legislation (across Canada) and previous experience with collective agreements is an asset.
• Bilingual French/English an asset.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• This incumbent works with private personal and confidential material.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of department and client-group requirements.
• Multiple and ongoing demands from employees and managers as well as project work.
• Hybrid office environment.

Benefits

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: June 20, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.