Recruitment Co-op Student

The Seaboard Transport Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seaboard Transport Group is seeking a Recruitment Co-op student to gain hands-on experience supporting a fast-paced Talent Acquisition team in Dartmouth, NS. The role covers sourcing, screening, interviews, and coordinating hiring decisions within an in-office setting.

You'll build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders while contributing to recruitment metrics, documentation, and onboarding coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or data tracking tools is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment activities across various employee groups.
• Post job advertisements and support proactive candidate sourcing efforts.
• Conduct pre-screening calls to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Support background checks, credential verification, and pre-employment testing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Assist in reviewing pre-hire documentation and ensuring a smooth hiring process.
• Support the coordination of new hire onboarding and training schedules.
• Compile recruitment metrics and assist with reporting (e.g., pipeline activity, time-to-fill).
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and recruitment-related documents.
• Provide administrative support to the Recruitment team.
• Collaborate with the HR team on general coordination and communication as needed (limited HR generalist exposure).
• Participate in employee engagement or recruitment events as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Launch Your Career with Seaboard!

The Seaboard Transport Group is a privately-held organization comprised of numerous transport brands across Canada and the United States. Seaboard is a recognized leader in the Bulk Truckload Industry through its safe, reliable and professional operating philosophy. The Seaboard Transport Group has grown by providing excellent service to both the petroleum and chemical industries while diverging into dedicated transport services.

Description

Launch Your Career with Seaboard! The Seaboard Transport Group is a privately-held organization comprised of numerous transport brands across Canada and the United States. Seaboard is a recognized leader in the Bulk Truckload Industry through its safe, reliable and professional operating philosophy. The Seaboard Transport Group has grown by providing excellent service to both the petroleum and chemical industries while diverging into dedicated transport services.

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm

Term: January 2027 - April 2027

Type: In Office

Position Overview: As a Recruitment Co-op student, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a fast-paced Talent Acquisition team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in recruitment, offering exposure to the full lifecycle - from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting hiring decisions. You'll play an active role in identifying top talent while building strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Support (Primary Focus):
• Assist with full-cycle recruitment activities across various employee groups
• Post job advertisements and support proactive candidate sourcing efforts
• Conduct pre-screening calls to assess candidate qualifications and fit
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Support background checks, credential verification, and pre-employment testing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system
• Assist in reviewing pre-hire documentation and ensuring a smooth hiring process
• Coordination & Reporting:
• Support the coordination of new hire onboarding and training schedules
• Compile recruitment metrics and assist with reporting (e.g., pipeline activity, time-to-fill)
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and recruitment-related documents
• Additional Tasks:
• Provide administrative support to the Recruitment team
• Collaborate with the HR team on general coordination and communication as needed (limited HR generalist exposure)
• Participate in employee engagement or recruitment events as required

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or data tracking tools is considered an asset