As an employer, PRI endeavours to create an environment where staff can reach their full potential through ongoing learning. Our workplace strives to embrace individual differences, to recognize, appreciate, and respond to uniqueness, to encourage every member of our team to bring their whole self to work.
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Shelburne, ON
Wage: $60000-$70000 (commensurate with experience)
Vacancy-existing role
Reporting to– Hr Director
Pine River Institute is a unique treatment center for youth 13 to 19 years of age struggling with substance abuse and addictive behaviours. Our program encompasses four seamless phases that include Outdoor Leadership Experience, Live In, Transition, and Aftercare; which create opportunities for youth to engage in a focused transformation of therapy, education, recreation, life skills, alongside a parental/caregiver parallel process.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Processing accurate end to end payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Ensure reporting and compliance with CRA, WSIB, and file all statutory remittances
- Prepare records of employment and year end documentation
- Respond to payroll inquiries
- Prepare job posting, review resumes and coordinate interviews
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes; including new employee documentation, benefits administration, training enrollment, certifications, and completion
- Administer and respond to inquiries relating to HR policies and Ontario employment standards act
- Maintain employee files and keep HRIS system up to date
- Administer employee leave of absence programs
- Prepare relevant HR reporting on quarterly/annual basis, as needed.
- Assist in ad-hoc HR projects
- Assist in planning employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and organizational events.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Encourage and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in relevant field-Business Administration/ Human Resources
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or working toward certification is considered an asset.A minimum of 3 years’ human resource experience with additional payroll experience required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint is ideal
- Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems
- Strong understanding of employment legislation
- Proven ability to build relationships
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience in a nonprofit organization, alongside multi-disciplinary professionals considered an asset
- Proven ability to work in a highly organized manner where accuracy, flexibility, urgency, confidentiality are required
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative program.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Rutledge, Human Resources [email protected] by August 25, 2026, or by Fax 519-964-8440 or mail to 606060 River Road Mulmur ON L9V 0S9
We thank all candidates who apply. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Pine River Institute ensures that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation, please advise in advance of attending an interview.