Recruitment Co-op Student

Job summary

The student will support the full-cycle recruitment process by sourcing candidates, conducting pre-screening calls, and coordinating interviews. Additionally, they will assist with onboarding logistics, maintain applicant tracking records, and prepare recruitment metrics reports.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

The student will support the full-cycle recruitment process by sourcing candidates, conducting pre-screening calls, and coordinating interviews. Additionally, they will assist with onboarding logistics, maintain applicant tracking records, and prepare recruitment metrics reports.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Recruitment
• Talent acquisition
• Candidate sourcing
• Interview coordination
• Pre-screening
• Applicant tracking systems
• Data tracking
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Organization
• Customer service
• Onboarding
• Reporting
• Administrative support

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Logistics