​Requisition ID: 4212
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Seasonal Student
Fixed Term Duration: Approximately four (4) months
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 
Department/ Branch: Human Resources & Safety
Job Location: Fort McMurray

Rate*: $31.82
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 28/03/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 12/04/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Human Resources & Safety department is dedicated to creating a workplace where people thrive and safety comes first. From attracting and developing top talent to fostering a culture of inclusion, wellness, and continuous learning, HR supports the organization’s most valuable resource — its people. At the same time, our Safety team ensures that every employee goes home safe by championing proactive practices, compliance, and a culture of shared responsibility. Together, HR and Safety provide the foundation that allows every department to deliver exceptional service to the community. If you are passionate about people, workplace culture, and building a safer tomorrow, this is the team where your work will truly make a difference. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a Summer Student position working seventy (70) hours bi-weekly, from May 2026 to August 2026 within the Human Resources and Safety Department.

The Summer Student, Human Resources will provide support to Human Resources by assisting with various projects, programs, and initiatives within the Human Resources Department. The incumbent will complete basic research, summarize findings, and prepare reports and documentation. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

General Administration: Updates, creates, and maintains metrics, documents, and files, prepares agendas, meeting minutes, memos, letters, and other documentation as required. Routinely handles confidential information.

Information Delivery Support: Researches, compiles, tracks, and assembles information to assist with updates for policies, procedures, guidelines, and reports for internal distribution based on best practices for continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with collective agreements and legislation. Maintains and updates information in HR information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date.

Department Support: Provides a variety of information and assistance to internal or external stakeholders on matters relating to Human Resources, departmental procedures, and programs. Provides support to assigned leader and works closely with other HR professionals throughout the Human Resources Department on a variety of projects and special assignments. Assists with other departmental tasks as required.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to be discreet and keep all information and documentation strictly confidential.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and the ability to accurately record information.
• Ability in handling a fast paced and varied workload in a flexible manner.
• A high proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Human Resources or Business, Commerce, Management, or related discipline, with a focus in HR and/or Labour Relations is required;
  
  

OR

• Enrolled in a diploma program in Human Resources, Business, Management, or related discipline is required.

Candidates who are successful during the interview process will be required to provide the following documents: 

• Proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary program.
• A copy of a High School Diploma or GED equivalency.  
• Contact information for two supervisory references.
• Criminal record check.

These documents are not required at the time of application, however preparing and collecting these documents in advance will expedite the recruitment process for successful candidates.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. 
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted.  Late applications will not be accepted.