Human Resources Student Posting
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to self-identify on their applications.
We’re hiring a Human Resources Assistant Co-op Student for Winter 2025
The Municipality of Colchester is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and organized student with an interest in gaining experience in the field of Human Resources at our Municipal office in Truro.
About the role: The student will assist the Municipality’s Human Resources Specialist in all aspects of HR functions, including but not limited to recruitment, benefits administration, policy development, onboarding and orientation, union relations, training development, human rights and legislation advising, and compensation. There will be ample shadowing and mentoring time as well. The student will perform administrative HR tasks with guidance and have the chance to understand how HR functions as a strategic business partner in an organization. There is also opportunity to learn the inner workings of Municipal government.
Tasks to Include:
· Writing job postings
· Preparing interview documents
· Reference check calls
· Maintaining employee files
· Coordination of new hire onboarding and orientation
· Benefits enrollments
· Administering the wellness program
· Coordination of resignation/retirement process
· Answering basic employee inquires
· Participation on Municipal committees such as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Requirements:
Salary: $18.50 per hour based on 35 hours per week for approximately 4 months (Winter term). Possibility to extend.
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (902) 843-4193 should assistance be required throughout the application and hiring process.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. Questions and applications can be directed to Kelly MacIsaac, Human Resources Specialist with Municipality of Colchester at kmacisaac@colchester.ca