Career Opportunities

Summer Student- HR and Finance

Category: Administrative Program: Administration Carmina Chu
Posted: June 9, 2026 Submission Deadline: June 23, 2026

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2,200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated student to join our team in a unique cross-functional role supporting both Human Resources and Finance. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various facets of HR and financial management and operations. 

Key Responsibilities Include

Human Resources                                                                                                                                                              

  • Support recruitment activities including job postings, onboarding and offboarding processes. 
  • Maintain and update employee records in HR systems (e.g OHRI specific databases and HRIS) as well as electronic filing.
  • Support the development of job descriptions.
  • Assist with enrolment in Employee Learning Modules for new hires

  • Assist with IT requests

    Finance

  • Maintain and update accounting records in the Finance database
  • Updating signing authority sheets
  • Assist with other finance duties
     

Basic Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • Must be returning to school in Fall 2026.
  • Strong interest in business with a focus on HR and Finance functions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Proficiency in MS suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Experience with HRIS and financial system is considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-directed and motivated

Contract Details

This is an 8-week full-time contract (37.5 hours/ week)

Salary: $17.60/hr

How to Apply

Please send your resume to:

Name: Carmina Chu
Title: Director, Human Resources
Email: cchu@ohri.ca

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.