Summer Student - Temporary

Final date to receive applications

11:59pm March 22, 2026

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta is a progressive union representing approximately 30,000 paramedical, professional, and technical members. Our staff are committed to delivering high-quality services to our members. HSAA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

HSAA is seeking three (3) motivated and enthusiastic Summer Students who are passionate about contributing to positive change. These temporary, full‑time positions are based in our Edmonton office and provide a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in policy development, finance, and organizational operations. The term of employment is up to four (4) months, ending on or before August 22, 2026.

These in‑scope roles support multiple departments across the organization. Students will develop job‑ready skills, gain practical workplace experience, and work alongside industry professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting their growth.

• Conduct research and basic analysis to support policy recommendations.
• Research, draft, and review policy and processes documents and recommendations.

• Map and document department‑wide finance processes, helping to create clear workflows and reference materials for team use.
• Identify potential gaps in existing policies and internal controls in completing the mapping and documentation of current processes and suggest enhancements for greater efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in the drafting and review of policies and internal controls, contributing to the development of finance‑related guidelines and procedures.
• Support the transition of existing digital filing system to updated file and folder naming system, and the archiving of legacy/inactive digital files.
• Support the digital and physical filing of financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and reports.

• Prepare reports, correspondence, memoranda, schedules, and other documentation while maintaining accurate electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Provide general administrative support across departments, including meeting coordination, internal communications, and records management.
• Assist with organizing workshops, conferences, and other internal and external initiatives as required.
• Contribute to special projects and cross‑functional initiatives to support overall organizational operations.

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary program leading to a degree or diploma in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Preferably one (1) year of experience in an office environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of administrative duties.
• Ability to work independently within a team‑based environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate tactfully, courteously, and clearly.
• Dependable and hardworking.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.

• Competitive Compensation: $20.23/hour
• Work‑Life Balance: 35‑hour work week
• Learning & Development:
  Internal and external training support

• Creative Problem Solving:
  You contribute ideas for how the work can be done differently to solve issues.
• Agility:
  You anticipate and adapt to changing priorities. You are resilient in times of uncertainty.
• Develop Networks:
  You build connections and trust in relationships.
• Build
  
  Collaboration:
  
  You contribute to conditions that support teamwork, collaboration, consistency, and excellence.
• Systems Thinking:
  You understand how the work you do contributes to the overall success of the organization.
• Drive for Results:
  You take ownership of achieving results as an individual and as part of a team.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by e‑mail to Human Resources at . In your cover letter, please tell us how your skills and experience align with this position. Applications may be used to fill other current and future opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted for the position will be contacted.

Applications may be used to fill other current and future opportunities.