Assistant, Human Resources - Calgary, Canada - TELUS Spark

TELUS Spark

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Assistant, Human Resources

About Spark
The purpose of Calgary's Science Centre (Spark) is unwavering. Spark exists to make lives — and the
world — better through an affinity for science. Through visits to Spark, and encounters with Spark in the
community, people are lifted up by the positive power of curiosity, experimentation and creativity.
Spark is a registered charity.
The outcome is profound. Spark helps people of all age's fuel up for the future because at Spark,
science, technology and invention are embedded in cultural experiences. This means designing and
delivering transformative moments that engage and delight through story, technology, immersive
experiences and human connection. Through this we create new points of access to the disciplines at
the core of innovation. The Spark team transform lives and inspires the future.

Position Overview
Spark is currently recruiting for a
part-time, contract (6 month maternity leave cover) Assistant, Human
Resources to join our Human Resources team. The Assistant, Human Resources is responsible for
assisting and supporting all the Human Resources, payroll and benefits administrative duties within
Spark. The Assistant, Human Resources works closely with the Coordinator, Payroll and Benefits and the
Manager, Human Resources to support all administrative duties within the Human Resources team. The
Assistant, Human resources reports directly to the Manager, Human Resources.
The Assistant, Human

Resources will be working 4 days per week mainly in office with an opportunity to work remote once

established in the role.
*Key Responsibilities

Support the Human Resources functions including but not limited to:
Recruitment:
Conduct prescreen interviews.
Assist with in person interviews when needed.
Schedule Interviews.
Conduct reference checks and police checks
Onboard new hires.
Attend careers fairs on a regular basis.
Onboarding:
Draft onboarding paperwork for new hires.
Set up face scanner enrollments.
Create name and desk tags.
Prepare desks for new hire arrivals.
Add new staff to Spark's Workplace platform
Create and order Business cards
General:
Maintain employee files including filing.
Write and review employee letters as required.

2Support any required Human Resources or payroll reporting.

Document HR, payroll and benefits administration processes.
Post Workplace updates such as new hires and work anniversaries
Maintain files on the Knowledge Library.
Support Spark's 5 year Roadmap by participating in a culture of consistent upgrading focused on

exceeding guest expectations.

Work closely and collaboratively across departments to meet objectives, creatively solve issues,

anticipate challenges and respond to opportunities.

Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resource and

finance information confidential.

Keep uptodate with the latest HR trends and best practice.
Other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications and experience
At least 6 months of Human Resources and/or recruitment experience.

Previous experience with payroll systems is advantageous.
Previous experience with recruitment highly advantageous.
Demonstrated passion for customer service and administration.
Energetic selfstarter, with the ability to adapt quickly, readily learn new skills, and work

confidently without supervision showing consistent initiative.

Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
Confidence to work independently and with a team.
Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent multitasking abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft office tools and products.
Strong ethics and ability to manage confidential data.
A proven track record of adding value to an organization's culture and initiatives.
A positive attitude
Desire to work on a high performing team with a continuous upgrading culture to achieve high

impact results. Fluidity and a desire to work hard and grow are essential.

A high degree of creativity with the ability to leave your ego at the door.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Culture at Spark
Spark's goal is to become one of the top 10 most-worth-visiting science centres in the world. Through
skilled and confident programming, Spark will attract visitors from around the city, province and globe,
and immerse them in emotive experiences as they explore ever-evolving, quirky and thought-provoking
galleries. The skilled programming at this level of success will only be possible with an organization-wide
commitment to effective performance. High performance at Spark is both defined and experienced by
diverse cultures and proactively advances equity among all human beings as part of the definition of
effectiveness.

Spark's high performance culture is driven by a shared purpose. Team members are united by values
and proud of the reputation we are building t