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Talent & Culture Intern

Cabot Cape Breton • Inverness, NS • C$ 17 - C$ 18 / year • 2w ago

Title:Talent & Culture Intern (HR Internship)

Reports to:Director of Talent & Culture

Job Type:Co-op / Internship (post-secondary, for-credit)

Location: Inverness, Nova Scotia, B0E 1N0 (On Site – Housing provided)

About Cabot Cape Breton

Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of Inverness. Cabot Cape Breton features 46 holes of exhilarating golf and one of the best resort experiences in Canada. With two acclaimed World Top 100 courses, a 10-hole short course, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 upscale Golf Villas, 30 luxury homes, and exquisite dining in three on-site restaurants, Cabot Cape Breton is intended to excite and inspire at every turn.

We are seeking out purpose driven and passionate people who embrace Cabot’s values. Our #cabotcrew brings their unique spirit and individual character and shows up with all their heart to create a warm welcome to a magical place where remarkable memories are made.

If you join our team, you will live our values:

Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, Warmth

Position Overview

As a Talent & Culture Intern at Cabot Cape Breton, you will be an integral part of our team focused on fostering a positive work environment and nurturing talent. Your responsibilities will encompass assisting in recruitment efforts, conducting employee engagement initiatives, and contributing to training and development programs. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the hospitality industry's human resources practices while working closely with our dedicated team to support Cabot Cape Breton's commitment to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that enhances the guest experience.

The successful candidate is required to be enrolled in a for-credit Co-Op/Internship program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in the province of Nova Scotia during the Fall 2025 school term (September – December), studying Human Resource Management or a related field (e.g. Business Administration).

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy::

Supporting HR Operations: Contributing to the daily operations of the People and Culture team, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
Managing Employee Onboarding: Assisting in drafting offer letters, assembling new employee packages, and overseeing the onboarding process, including the issuance of employee ID cards and uniforms.
Maintaining Administrative Efficiency: Monitoring paperwork completion status, proactively following up with employees to ensure all documentation is in order.
Creating Employee Engagement: Participating in the planning and execution of engaging employee events, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Supporting Recruitment: Aiding in recruitment activities, from posting job openings and screening resumes to contacting applicants and coordinating interview schedules.
Facilitating Employee Orientations: Assisting in organizing and conducting employee orientation sessions, ensuring new and returning staff are well-informed.
Providing HR Assistance: Responding to general HR inquiries, effectively managing queries, and identifying and escalating complex issues to HR specialists when needed.
Ensuring Data Organization: Electronically filing and maintaining employee records, contributing to a streamlined record-keeping system.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

The successful candidate is required to be enrolled in a for-credit Co-Op/Internship program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in the province of Nova Scotia during the Fall 2025 school term (September – December), studying Human Resource Management or a related field (e.g. Business Administration).
Basic knowledge of using an HRIS.
Basic understanding of HR principles, best practices, and employment legislation including Nova Scotia Employment Standards and the Worker’s Compensation Board.
Quick learner, detail oriented with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Requirements of the role you should be aware of:

Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years.
Ability to manage timeline pressures and constraints.
Sitting for long periods of time is to be expected on occasion.
This position demands minimal physical strain, with occasional light lifting necessary on event days.

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