Human Resources Co-op Student

Halifax Regional Police Human Resources is inviting applications for a four-month Winter Term placement as a HR Co-op Student.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.  Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

As the HR Co-op Student, you will assist with a number of Human Resources initiatives including recruitment, special projects, research and analysis, staffing issues and other tasks as they arise. This position is also responsible for administrative functions related to HR duties such as filing, photocopying, typing documents, etc. This position requires a team player with a high degree of initiative, customer service focus, and good communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with recruitment of employees: screening applications, creating interview questions, scheduling interviews and/or testing, participating on the interview board and reference checking of candidates
• Assist with creating, editing and finalizing written position descriptions
• Conduct research and analysis on performance management and labour relations
• Projects assigned by the HR staff
• Administrative tasks such as filing, typing documents, and photocopying
• Other projects and duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a co-operative employment program at a recognized post-secondary institution, preferably with coursework completed in the field of Human Resources Management
• Past experience working in an office environment with recruitment or other Human Resources experience considered an asset
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and skills with email / calendar programs.

Security Clearance Requirements: Before an offer is made the top candidate will be required to complete the background & security clearance process. You will be given a security & background booklet to complete and return to Human Resources. The results of the Background & Security screening are confidential and only a pass or fail result is released to Human Resources. You will be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to meet security clearance requirements. Your references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends may be contacted and/or visited during this stage.

Please note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES:  Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, and Visioning, Strategic Thinking and Innovation.

WORK STATUS: Temporary, up to 4 months; January to end of April 2027

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week

SALARY: $20 per hour

WORK LOCATION: 1975 Gottingen Street, Halifax NS.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted up to 11:59PM on October 21, 2026.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(Position #78616665)