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About the Role

This full-time, grant-funded contract position supports ROM’s Human Resources team for Summer 2026, offering hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, onboarding, employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and HR operations. It's ideal for students or emerging HR professionals seeking practical experience in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including posting job opportunities, coordinating interviews, preparing onboarding materials, and assisting with new hire processes.
• Assist with employee engagement and workplace wellness initiatives, including planning activities, preparing communications, and coordinating programs.
• Support HR projects and administrative initiatives related to Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, HR operations, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining HR documentation, tracking information, and supporting reporting activities related to recruitment and employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare internal communications, presentations, and employee-facing materials that support HR initiatives and organizational engagement.
• Collaborate with HR team members across multiple functional areas to support operational priorities and ongoing projects.
• Contribute to initiatives that support an inclusive, respectful, and positive workplace environment across the organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary studies in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated interest in Human Resources, employee engagement, recruitment, workplace culture, or organizational operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Previous administrative, customer service, volunteer, or office experience is considered an asset.
• Applicants must meet the Ontario Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program's eligibility requirements, including being legally entitled to work in Canada and eligible to participate in the SEO program at the time of hire.

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Onboarding
• Employee Engagement
• Wellness Initiatives
• HR Operations
• Recruitment Coordination
• Workplace Communications
• HR Administration
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Full-time Contract
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

• Post-secondary studies in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $17.60 per hour

About the Company

• Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum, welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually and ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America.
• ROM is dedicated to building and sharing global collections, knowledge, and fostering community engagement.
• As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens.
• ROM is committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
• ROM is working toward transforming and evolving as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums.

Equal Opportunity

• At ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas.
• We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
• We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process. Please contact us at careers@rom.on.ca for assistance.