ventureLAB INNOVATION CENTRE

o/a ventureLAB

HR Coordinator, Talent Acquisition — Job ID 202504 

Position Profile‍‍

About ventureLAB

ventureLAB is a not-for-profit leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada. Our organization is led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience in building IP-rich start-ups, scale-ups, and global multinationals to help businesses scale. Located at the heart of Ontario’s innovation corridor in York Region, ventureLAB is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in Canada. Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled over 4,000 tech ventures to create over 6,800 jobs and raise more than $420 million in investment capital through our initiatives focused on raising capital, talent retention, technology and IP commercialization, and customer acquisition. Together with our community of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and partners, we enable technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale. ventureLAB is home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative — Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor-focused companies. 

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Our Mission

Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.

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Our Vision

Born Global. Built to Scale. Inclusive by Design. Inspire a new generation of global founders who choose Canada to scale IP-rich tech titans creating innovative hardware and scale-ready enterprise software solutions that transform communities and establish a blueprint for a more sustainable, inclusive tech ecosystem.

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Our Values — Team RIVIR

• Relentless: We are tenacious and resilient. We follow through and remove roadblocks so together we succeed and go further.
• Inclusive: We are empathetic, open-minded and collaborate respectfully so that we build trust with each other and value diverse opinions, ideas and perspectives to learn and make better decisions.
• Visionary: We inspire bold futures with our founders, team, partners and community by challenging each other respectfully and thinking differently.
• Innovative: We celebrate ingenuity and empower the team to create new ideas, processes and strategies. We are curious and resourceful by asking questions for clarity.
• Results: We are proactive and plan. We are accountable and focused. We are direct and transparent through fact-based discussions.

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ventureLAB is made up of passionate, driven individuals, and is growing quickly. It is a fast-paced, flexible environment where individual contributors make a big difference and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. We are proud to be one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Great Place to Work®.

Position Profile

Reporting to ventureLAB’s Manager of People and Culture, the Human Resources (HR) Coordinator, Talent Acquisition will play a critical role in supporting ventureLAB’s People and Culture team by conducting talent outreach, handling end-to-end recruitment, and supporting onboarding of new team members. In addition to talent acquisition, this role will assist the People and Culture team’s core mission to build and sustain an inclusive, mission-driven culture, increase employee engagement and manage day-to-day administrative human resource functions.

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This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across ventureLAB’s internal teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

Talent Outreach and Recruitment

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Maintain accurate records of job descriptions, offer letters, and employment contracts.
• Track and analyze hiring metrics to improve recruitment strategies.

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Onboarding and Employee Engagement

• Assist in onboarding new employees, ensuring a smooth transition with necessary documentation, system access, and orientation scheduling.
• Organize and support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and retention programs.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, including training sessions and tracking participation.

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HR Operations and Administration

• Help administer performance management processes, tracking reviews and feedback cycles.
• Maintain and update HR records, including employee files, HR databases, and online platforms.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and best practices.
• Support benefits administration, tracking employee enrollments and liaising with benefits providers.

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Broader Team Support

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support the implementation of HR projects, including DEI initiatives, wellness programs, and culture-building activities.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in small to medium-sized organizations.

• Experience coordinating and administering HR functions within an organization.
• Strong understanding of people and culture best practices, employment laws, and HR operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Passion for people, culture, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

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Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 CAD per annum

In addition to salary, ventureLAB offers a comprehensive benefits package, learning and development opportunities and 4 weeks vacation.

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Why join ventureLAB? 

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic innovation ecosystem.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Impactful role in supporting startups and technology leaders.

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Our Hybrid Work Structure

At ventureLAB, we have a hybrid work model that balances flexibility for employees with opportunities for in-office collaboration. This position is eligible for remote work. All ventureLAB team members, regardless of hybrid status, are required on-site each Thursday and for events, meetings and other in-person activities.‍

How to Apply

Apply by March 14, 2025  to hr@venturelab.ca quoting “HR Coordinator – Job ID 202504” in the subject line. Include your resume, salary expectations, and a brief note telling us why you’d be a great addition to the ventureLAB team. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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At ventureLAB, we value diversity, inclusion, and respect. Diverse experience, perspectives, and backgrounds bring great ideas and create stronger teams — we embrace it, because we know that by including everyone, we all thrive. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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