Student Co-op: Human Resources

Job Summary

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is looking for students who thrive on tackling diverse challenges in a unique environment. If you are up for the challenge and want to join one of our highest performing teams, there is no doubt that your contributions to CSIS will provide a meaningful impact to our mission of helping keep Canadians safe against national security threats.

CSIS offers opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in human resources, with the possibility to return for multiple placements in difference areas. Students will be given the opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge by being paired with experienced employees who will provide feedback during the work term. They will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience before choosing a career specialization.

Students will assist with tasks including but not limited to the following:

Staffing and Recruiting

• Coordinate HR activities by applying recognized methodologies and ensuring compliance with HR principles;
• Conduct research (e.g. review of applications), preliminary interviews, an analysis of requirements and/or issues to be addressed;
• Monitor recruitment process, contact applicants and coordinate various steps of the recruitment process;
• Maintain and update HR documentation, databases and files;
• Prepare assessment material, letters of offer, staffing reports;
• Provide input and recommendations for changes to HR procedures and practices.

Education

Undergraduate degree or College Diploma programs including but not limited to:    

• Human Resources
• Labour or Industrial Relations
• Business or Public Administration
• Psychology
• Organizational Development
• Education Sciences
• Social Sciences

Experience

Candidates with the following experience is preferable:

• Experience in human resources or administration (for example in administrative support functions where planning, oganizing and coordinating actions/activities are required).
  

Competencies

Program Specific:

• Dependability/Reliability
• Ability to Learn
• Respect

Job Specific:

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Analytical skills
• Client Service
• Communication
• Organizational Skills/Multi-tasking
• Rigour

Conditions of Employment

Students must be recognized as having full-time student status. Priority consideration will be given to those enrolled in an accredited co-op/internship program. 

Notes

In their cover letter (which will be used as a screening tool), applicants must clearly demonstrate:

• they are applying for a co-op/internship program or as an independent student;
• their interest for a 4, 8, 12 or 16 months work term;
• their language proficiency in the second official language;
• their interest to work for CSIS.

In their resumes, applicants must provide full information about their school, work and volunteer experience in the past five years.

Failure to provide complete information may result in rejection of your application.

Second language evaluation tests might be administered.

Various language requirements include:

• English Essential (EE/AE)
• Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Work terms are located in Ottawa. Certain positions may be available in a regional office. Relocation costs are not covered by CSIS.

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