January 2027 HR Co-op - Energy Systems

ATCO

Calgary, Canada

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students in HR or business programs comfortable with administrative and recruitment support tasks.

Best fit for

Students enrolled in HR or business programs seeking hands-on recruitment and onboarding experience
— “Currently enrolled in HR, business, or other related post-secondary programs.”
Candidates with strong administrative and organizational skills for managing HR programs
— “Review, update, and organize communications for students and leaders.”
Individuals interested in contributing to a company with a long-standing energy industry presence
— “As part of a company with more than 75 years of experience”

Things to consider

The role is likely a co-op position requiring enrollment in a recognized post-secondary institution
— “Must be enrolled in an undergraduate co-op (or internship) program at a recognized post-secondary institution.”
The role involves administrative support for both recruitment and leadership development activities
— “Provide coordination and administrative support for learning and leadership development initiatives.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data management on your resume
— “Have excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.”
Emphasize past involvement in student engagement or campus events
— “Plan and coordinate summer student engagement events.”
Demonstrate ability to research and prepare funding submissions for training programs
— “Research wage subsidies and funding opportunities related to training, development, and workforce programs.”
Showcase experience in tracking deadlines and managing documentation processes
— “Track application deadlines, approvals, reporting requirements, and supporting records.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

support Talent Acquisition initiatives

Typical background

enrolled in HR, business, or related post-secondary program

Skills & requirements

Required

Recruitment Cycle SupportOnboarding PreparationEvent PlanningHR Data ManagementAdministrative Support

Preferred

Learning And Development Coordination

Stack & domain

Microsoft Office SuiteHR Data Clean-up, Validation, And ReportingPreparing Application Documents And Funding SubmissionsConverting And Digitizing Leadership Development Content Into Cornerstone Learning ModulesOnboarding Preparation And Ongoing Program AdministrationFull Recruitment Cycle From Job Posting Administration To Background-check Administration And TrackingSupporting Broader Talent Management Programs And ActivitiesPlanning And Delivery Of Winter Campus Engagement ActivitiesResearch Wage Subsidies And Funding Opportunities Related To Training, Development, And Workforce ProgramsTracking Application Deadlines, Approvals, Reporting Requirements, And Supporting RecordsCommunicationLeadershipTeamworkHRTalent Acquisition

About the role

Original posting from ATCO

Your potential is here!
Division: ATCO Energy Systems
Location: Calgary
Duration: 12 months
Salary: $24 - $31/hour, dependent upon previous work-term experience
Start Date: January 2027
What We Offer:
A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, safety, and belonging Salary increases every semester plus 6% vacation pay Ongoing support from mentors toward your professional growth Opportunities to give back through ATCO's EPIC Program and team events Well-Being@ATCOand Employee Assistance Program ATCO Energy Systems is shaping the future of energy by delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions to homes, businesses, and communities. As part of a company with more than 75 years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that support the future of energy. To learn more about what makes ATCO a one-of-a-kind employer visit www.atco.com to see all that we have to offer.
Who you are:
Currently enrolled in HR, business, or other related post-secondary programs. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate co-op (or internship) program at a recognized post-secondary institution.Have excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite. Be able to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely, using appropriate technical vocabulary.
What you get to do:
This role will primarily support the Talent Acquisition team, contributing to recruitment and attraction initiatives while gaining exposure to and supporting broader Talent Management programs and activities.
Assist with full recruitment cycle from job posting administration to background-check administration and tracking.Review, update, and organize communications for students and leaders.Support onboarding preparation and ongoing program administration.Plan and coordinate summer student engagement events.Support the planning and delivery of winter campus engagement activities.Research wage subsidies and funding opportunities related to training, development, and workforce programs.Assist with preparing application documents and funding submissions.Track application deadlines, approvals, reporting requirements, and supporting records.Support HR data clean-up, validation, and reporting.Assist with identifying practical key performance indicators to measure program activity and outcomes.Assist with converting and digitizing leadership development content into Cornerstone learning modules.Provide coordination and administrative support for learning and leadership development initiatives.
Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com. ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source: ATCO careers