Recruitment Co-op Student

The Seaboard Transport Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Recruitment Co-op student to support a fast-paced Talent Acquisition team. You will gain hands-on experience spanning the full lifecycle—from sourcing and pre-screening to coordinating interviews and assisting hiring decisions.

This role emphasizes building relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders while developing skills in data tracking, onboardings, and recruitment events within an in-office environment.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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