Winter 2026 – Co-op Student HR – Sobeys Inc. Stellarton, NS

  • Location: Stellarton, NS
  • Deadline: December 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Co-op Student HR

Stellarton Corporate Office – 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada•
Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates shares a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia, but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawton’s Drug Stores, or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

 

Start Early. Grow for a Lifetime.

 

A co-op student role at Sobeys is more than just a work term, it is your own personal journey in discovering how Sobeys operates, gaining valuable insights, obtaining valuable exposure to one of Canada’s largest grocers, networking with experienced professionals, and gaining relevant experience in your field of study. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people in the grocery business. The projects you will be involved with, and the mentoring opportunities will provide you with outstanding academic and lifelong career growth.

At Sobeys, we believe a job should inspire you to do more and be more! Our programs are based on the belief that the best ideas come from a diverse workforce with unique perspectives that include a commitment to doing our part. We want teammates to see their better future with Sobeys. Together, we can find your perfect role and there are many opportunities to grow and thrive in a career that fits your life!

Sobeys is evolving because of people like you! We want to unleash the full potential of our organization to work differently, embracing emerging technologies, new digital capabilities, and advancements that are reshaping the customer experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus. Your profile should demonstrate why you’re the most qualified applicant for the role.

 

Overview

We have exciting 8-month Co-op in our corporate office within Human Resources, for individuals who are curious and excited to learn about the retail business. You could be the next generation of leaders inviting tomorrow’s consumers to try our brands.

 

What to expect:

The Human Resources Co-Op student is an opportunity to experience the diverse aspects of a Human Resources environment. You will be working independently and, in a team, to help build, create, coordinate and support our Talent Planning & Development team with various projects and programs.  Reporting to the Manager Early Careers & Talent Planning, you will work closely with the Early Careers team and within other areas of Talent Planning & Development to support efficient execution of each portfolio.

You will:

  • Support communication, planning and execution of internal Early Career student events
  • Attend career fairs and other off-site events to promote student opportunities at Sobeys
  • Assist with the creation of student program assets and resources
  • Support with communication and coordination of CliftonStrengths sessions
  • Support coordination of enterprise-wide executive and development programs
  • Assist with talent & workforce planning, succession, and performance management tools and resources
  • Support the coordination and administration of the retail and backstage leadership development programs across multiple provinces and banners

 

Position requirements include:

  • Currently enrolled in a Business administration, Commerce with a focus in Human Resources
  • Self starter with a proven ability to take initiative
  • Ability to work independently, as well as a member of the team
  • Efficiently able to multitask, prioritize tasks, and stay organized
  • Proficient in computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

 

Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
  • 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
  • Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
  • Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
  • Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.  To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above.  Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

External websites may share our organization’s job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..

To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
Please apply online via: Co-op Student HR | Dayforce Jobs