Co-op Student - Human Resources Administrator (Fall 2026)
Date: Jan 13, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2A 7V2
Company: Spartan Controls Ltd.
Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.
Summary
We are currently seeking a Human Resources Administrator Co-op Student based at our Calgary Automation Centre. The successful candidate will provide support and assistance with a variety of administrative duties within the Human Resources team and will report to the Vice President, Human Resources. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain human resources experience in a supportive office environment.
The term will start in Fall 2026, ideally beginning late August to allow for training with the current co-op student. 8 or 12 month terms will be considered.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings development, posting positions, coordinating pre-screen video interviews, interview scheduling and preparation, facilitating checks and screening. May participate in interview process for designated positions.
- Support the new hire onboarding process by collecting onboarding documents and entering employee record data and preparing New Hire Orientations
- Respond to employee enquiries in a timely manner
- Provide general administrative support, such as preparing presentations, updating content on the intranet and other miscellaneous projects as required
- Assist in the coordination of HR related events (Career Fairs, Leadership Conferences, Student Program Events, etc.)
Qualifications and Skills
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies related to Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or equivalent, and returning to school after the co-op term
- Some experience working in HR or related coursework would be preferred
- Excellent computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Exhibit professionalism and confidentiality
- Motivated and efficient self-starter with positive “do what it takes” attitude
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
- Thrives in a fast paced, changing environment
- Keen learner
- Detail-oriented, highly accurate and organized
Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.
Close Date: January 25, 2026 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1731