Human Resources Summer Co-op - Vancouver, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company.

At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

Join our team as an HR Summer Student and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Talent Management at McElhanney for a summer placement.

This temporary position from May to August, will give you exposure to talent management as a specialty in the field of HR, experience in a professional services environment, and the opportunity to make an impact on our employee experience as we transition to skills-based hiring & employee development.

In this position, you will support McElhanney's Talent Management team in employee engagement action planning, recruitment, and learning & career development resourcing.

This position offers in-office options in three locations: Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver, with the additional flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Assist in curating and cataloguing skillsbased employee development resources.
Support in the data analysis and execution of employee engagement action planning.
Collaborate with the recruitment team in developing and maintaining a new interview resource library and talent assessments.
Assist with people data analytics projects.
Support ad hoc HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills And Attributes For Success:

Communication: Effectively communicate with a diverse group of colleagues to gather requirements and provide updates on project progress.
Manage relationships: Collaborate with internal teams to build trust and understand their needs.
Manage resources: Develop and implement strategies to optimize the allocation of your time and resources.
Business knowledge: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop internal resources that support the needs of the business.
Identify solutions: Identify areas for improvement through observation and feedback.

What You'll Bring:

Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Human Resources.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint).

What's In It For You?

You will embark on a rewarding journey with McElhanney, where your contributions will shape the future of our Talent Management initiatives.

We are also proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada, one of the Top Employers in BC and we are recognized as Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.

Our Purpose:
Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.