Human Resources Co-op

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for a ​Human Resources Co-op Intern!

Reporting to the Team Lead of Human Resources, the Human Resources Intern supports the programs and initiatives that make GeoSpectrum a great place to work. This role provides hands-on experience across a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, employee wellness, benefits administration, training coordination, employee communications, and HR systems. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with employees and leaders across the organization, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a busy HR department. If you're eager to learn, enjoy working with people, and are looking to build practical HR experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including personnel data management and HRIS auditing.
• Report management and benefit program delivery.
• Support Group Plan Benefit administration.
• Prepare, analyze, and report on Employee Wellness quarterly survey.
• Support HR expense management administration.
• Job description development and maintenance.
• Compensation market research.
• Policy administration and interpretation.
• Employee communication and intranet updates (via Sharepoint).  
• Respond to employee HR service inquiries where suitable, and escalate when required.
• Support training administration.
• Support employee wellness initiatives, recognition programs, /or and company events.
• Research and report on provincial legislation and employment standards.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Support Talent Acquisition team with candidate experience and recruitment process. 
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Human Resources Management, Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management, or related post-secondary program.
• Business administration or Human Resource related experience preferred.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly-sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Sharepoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with candidates, employees and managers.  
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
  

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset.

We offer:

• Full-time hours, Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)
• Competitive compensation
  
• Work-life balance with core hours
  
• Corporate discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Monthly activities led by Social Committee
• Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
• Onsite gym for employees
• Free on-site parking

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

To ensure your resume is properly reviewed and aligned with the appropriate opportunity, we kindly ask that you submit your application at GeoSpectrum.ca/careers. While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].