Winter 2027 Procurement Co-op Student

WCB; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly professional development for s

Hands-on procurement experience

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB Nova Scotia) in Dartmouth, NS, seeks a Procurement Co-op Student from January 4, 2027, to April 30, 2027, for 17 weeks. This student employment program offers hands-on procurement and facilities exposure within our operations.

You will create purchase orders, verify supplier details, maintain records, manage inventory and meeting room bookings, and assist both teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program and in a co-op for Winter 2027.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue purchase order numbers.
• Create PO records and validate supplier information to ensure procurement process compliance.
• Maintain contracts, policies, invoices, and reports.
• Manage inventory, office supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Oversee meeting room bookings, setup, and space utilization for a great employee experience.
• Support both procurement and facilities teams as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Microsoft Office

Organization & attention to detail

Education

First year of post-secondary program (co-op)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Location: Dartmouth, NS, CAN, B3B 0L9

Employment Type: Student

Posting Start Date: 9/9/26

Posting End Date: 10/5/26

About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.

About the Role

The WCB Nova Scotia is seeking one (1) student to support day-to-day operations of our Procurement & Facilities team. The term runs from January 4, 2027, to April 30, 2027, for a period of 17 weeks. Our student employment program aims to provide students with valuable work experience that contributes to their education and helps them gain work experience. The Procurement Co-op Student will provide support in various procurement and facilities related areas that touch every aspect of the business operations.

Role Specific Duties

• Create and issue purchase order numbers.
• Gain hands-on procurement experience by creating purchase orders, validating supplier information, while ensuring compliance with our internal procurement process.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, policies, invoices, and reports.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and maintenance of office supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Oversee meeting room bookings, setup, and space utilization to ensure excellent employee experience.
• Support to both the procurement and facilities teams as needed.

Your Experience & Skills

• Have or be completing the first year of a post-secondary program and enrolled in a co-op program (those contacted for an interview will be asked to provide confirmation of enrolment in a co-op program for the winter 2027 semester).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

Perks of Joining Our Team

• Grow your knowledge of procurement best practices and gain an understanding of our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Monthly professional development and networking events for students.
• Gain hands on experience.
• A passionate team and a supportive work environment.

Accommodation Request

WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email [e-mail] . All information received will be kept confidential.

To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.