Wajiah Sandhu
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Wajiah Sandhu She / Her
Learner
(1)
5
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Portals
Categories
Branding & style guides Employee benefits Leadership Talent recruitment Workplace health/wellness

Skills

Event planning 2 Fundraising 2 Marketing 2 Planning 2 Volunteer management 2

Latest feedback

Recent projects

Yonge North York BIA
Yonge North York BIA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Yonge North York Networking Event Planning

The primary objective of this project is to harness students' insights, event planning and marketing skills to formulate a tailored and strategic plan which our staff team can implement in order to produce two networking events for business and property owners within the Yonge North York area.

Matches 1
Category Event planning + 3
Open
Jessica De Castro & Co
Jessica De Castro & Co
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Event Planning & Same-Day Support for Jessica De Castro & Co

The main goal for the project is to plan and execute a highly experiential event to celebrate the official launch of Jessica De Castro & Co (new name in the works!). Our vision for the launch party includes having a lineup of speakers, catering, games, prizes, vendors & photo ops. Note: Event will ideally take place in late April/ early May.This project will involve several different steps for the students, including:- Researching and understanding the mission and goals of Jessica De Castro & Co.- Planning the event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and vendor coordination.- Developing brand focused games and engagement activities.- Creating a detailed event timeline and schedule.- Budgeting and financial planning for the event.- Marketing and promoting the event to the target audience.

Matches 1
Category Leadership + 3
Closed
Active U
Active U
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

BIWOC Program Development (Winter 2024)

Our youth organization is looking for outdoor educational and health programming experiences that enrich and assist our Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour participants. We would like to collaborate with students to implement an outdoor educational and health program series. Students will have access to key contacts in our organization for feedback on the program planning.Students should be prepared to:Research and apply information on outdoor educational and health program for youth (15-29).Develop an outdoor educational and health program series for a youth-aged population.Plan activities, with the assistance of our staff, which are inclusive of BIPOC youth.Work together with our staff to implement the outdoor educational and health program over a period of time.

Matches 2
Category Workplace culture + 2
Open
Confluence Heating and Cooling Ltd.
Confluence Heating and Cooling Ltd.
Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

Hiring Plan and Recruitment Strategy

The main goal for the project is to develop a comprehensive hiring plan and recruitment strategy for Confluence Heating and Cooling Ltd. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including:- Conducting a thorough analysis of the company's current workforce and future hiring needs.- Developing job descriptions and specifications for various positions within the company.- Creating a recruitment strategy that includes sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.- Designing an onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the company.- Implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the hiring process.

Matches 1
Category Talent recruitment
Open

Work experience

Research Assistant
Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 4 - December 22

• Conducted comprehensive reviews of academic literature, journal articles, project reports, and policy documents to identify
key insights and trends, contributing to a well-informed, up-to-date research approach
• Engaged in conceptual design within the project process, providing a strong theoretical foundation across diverse disciplines
• Collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including senior research associates, project managers, and coordinators, on priority
projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination
• Conducted thorough data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using qualitative software, Excel, and Google Suite to derive
meaningful insights, contributing to data-driven decision-making
• Spearheaded innovative communication and knowledge dissemination strategies to enhance project visibility

Human Resources Assistant
Ontario Public Service (OPS)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 1 - August 31

• Led the development, design, and successful launch of three ministry websites aligned with the MCM Employee Experience
Plan’s core pillars: staffing, mental health and wellness, and learning and development, which helped streamline access to
resources, providing staff easy access to essential information
• Crafted a concise mental health and wellness tip sheet for managers to share with staff to encourage staff to adopt healthier
work-life balance practices, leading to observable positive shifts within the workplace
• Researched and synthesized operational practices and procedures to create a career planning toolkit for staff that offers
guidance on employment policies, diverse recruitment channels, selection processes, and onboarding practices
• Collaborated with fellow student interns to produce an informative onboarding deck for the Strategic Human Resources
Branch, earning praise from the branch director for its clarity and conciseness

Human Resources Intern
Street Haven
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
December 5 - March 31

• Supported all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests in an efficient and timely manner
• Assisted with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, performing reference
checks, and issuing employment contracts
• Researched and developed HR policies that reflect best practices in the sector and are aligned with legislation
• Supported with payroll processing including reviewing and approving timecards, entering data, and submitting for approval
• Maintained digital and electronic records of employees using the HRIS software
• Coordinated training sessions and seminars + updated records of new staff
• Produced and submitted a high volume of detailed reports on general HR activity and maintained HR databases

Leadership Development Assistant
Leadership Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 5 - December 23

• Supported planning of 2023 CanStudyUS’s program through community outreach, social media promotion, application
screening, and program preparation
• Developed connections with incoming student leadership teams including presidents of student societies, unions, and groups
to share the work of the Leadership Lab leading to successful promotion of events and programs within the university
• Attended bi-weekly team meetings to review activities,share challenges, and support team members by taking meeting notes
and following up with members afterwards
• Managed time efficiently to meet deadlines when creating reports and PowerPoint presentations while also balancing
schoolwork, illustrating strong written and oral communication skills

Leadership Development Intern
Leadership Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2 - August 26

• Collaborated in a team of 4 to successfully plan and develop student activities and events, receiving positive feedback for
showcasing the Lab’s work to incoming university students
• Analyzed the impact and feedback of 2022 CanStudyUS program from participants to implement evidence-based facts into
the summary report, earning the praise: “very clear and easy to understand, covering all the important pieces ofinformation”
• Communicated with external (ex. partners) and internal (ex. managers, team members) individuals via email, Microsoft
Teams, phone call, and face-to-face, in a timely and competent manner earning praise for exceptional initiative and excellent
customer service

Projects Communications Assistant
SDHtoronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
July 1 - August 6

• Operated all communications platforms to generate news about events and projects for community engagement (Facebook,
Instagram, and SDHtoronto Newsletter)
• Provided weekly reports on social media engagement and sales + create monthly schedules
• Addressed and persuaded potential future and current business partners regarding product collaboration, endorsement, and
sponsorship
• Corresponded with collaborating businesses and created sale campaigns for Boxing Day, Black Friday, etc.
• Oversaw all communication and inquiries i.e., emails, messages, and phone calls

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management
Toronto Metropolitan University
September 7 - October 25