Workplace Innovation Specialist (1 year contract)

WILLIAM W. CREIGHTON YOUTH SERVICES
Employment Opportunity
Workplace Innovation Specialist (NOHFC Funded – 1 year contract)
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Page 1 or 2
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Why you’ll want this role:

Come help us streamline the behind-the scenes stuff – moving us from paper processes that are past their prime to a renewed and efficient digital flow. You’ll lead real modernization projects that improve recruitment, engagement, and workplace systems — with mentorship from senior leaders.

Compensation and Perks:

Strong Wage: 23.89/hour for full-time 35-hour work week
Exceptional PTO: generous paid time off to rest and recharge
Enhanced Sick & Wellness Benefits: added coverage to support your health and well-being
Flexible Schedule: we’ll work with you to build a schedule that fits life while meeting team needs
Positive, Supportive Culture: a workplace where people have your back and your work matters
Mentorship: direct guidance from senior leadership to help you grow
Real Ownership: you’ll lead meaningful projects – not shadow work

Where you’ll work:
William W. Creighton Youth Services is a nonprofit organization that provides inclusive, culturally relevant pathways to strengthen relationships between youth and their communities. Our vision is Empowering People. Inspiring Communities, and we’re committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported to do their best work.

What you’ll do:

• HRIS Migration: Move records, administrative processes, and performance tracking into cloud systems.
• Policy & Standards Modernization: Update workplace guidelines and HR policies to meet best practices
• Change Management: Roll out new tools with clear communication and staff support.
• Employee Engagement & Wellness: Build digital approaches to reduce fatigue and support mental health.
• Talent Acquisition Optimization: Improve recruitment/onboarding and provide HR analytics for leadership.

What we’re looking for:

• Post-secondary education in Information Systems, Business Technology, HRIS/People Analytics.
  Strong, hands-on systems skills (cloud tools, advanced spreadsheets/data, quick with new software).
  Experience digitizing/streamlining processes and supporting others to use new tools.
  Clear communicator, detail-driven, and trusted with confidential info.
  Meets the NOHFC Workforce Development Program requirements
  Additional assets
  Experience with/in workflow automation, change management projects,
  Experience in non-profit organizations and or youth justice services

Northern Ontario Heritage Funding Corporation Alignment

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program.

Candidate Criteria
Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.
Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate.
Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.

HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to HR@creightonyouth.ca
Subject line: Workplace Innovations Specialist Intern (NOHFC-Funded) File Number 7402545
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO DECEMBER 15, 2025
*Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted*

William W. Creighton Youth Services is deeply committed to building an inclusive and representative workforce. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and those with diverse abilities, cultures and lived experiences.