Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
At Cole International, we’ve been navigating the complexities of international trade for over 65 years. With a deep commitment to service, compliance, and community, we’re proud to be one of North America's leading logistics and customs brokerage firms. Our strength comes from the people who show up every day with purpose and a commitment to helping our customers succeed. If you’re looking to join a company where your contributions matter and your career can grow, we’d love to meet you.
Why You'll Love This Role
As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be the go-to partner for leaders and employees across the business—ensuring smooth processes, thoughtful support, and impactful people initiatives. You’ll help foster a culture of care, compliance, and consistency. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a company where people come first, and where you’ll have the tools to succeed and the support to grow.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based incentives
- A collaborative team culture where respect and trust are foundational
- Purpose-driven work in a company that values integrity, relationships, and service
- Ongoing development and support in your HR career
- The chance to make a difference in a national HR function
What You'll Do
You'll report to the National Human Resources Manager, and your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting leaders across Canada with recruitment—from job postings to offers
- Administering long-term disability, WSIB/WCB, and provincial occupational injury claims
- Overseeing quarterly HR metrics and reporting
- Managing service award programs and employee documentation (e.g. employment letters)
- Promoting safety culture through reporting and program support
- Coordinating and conducting interviews with hiring managers
- Setting up new hires and ensuring onboarding runs smoothly
- Maintaining confidentiality and consistency in all HR processes
What You'll Bring
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience in a Human Resources Generalist role
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French (required)
- Familiarity with ADP systems is a strong asset
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across all levels
- A high level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Eastern and Atlantic branches
Join Our Team
At Cole, our values aren’t just words on a wall—they guide every decision, every customer interaction, and every hire. We take pride in creating a workplace where people belong, grow, and thrive. If you're ready to bring your human resources talents to a company that sees its people as its greatest asset, apply today. Ready to make a difference? Include the hashtag #ColeCareers in your application submission.
About Cole International
Customers will offer a long list of reasons for choosing (and staying with) Cole International. They like us because of our people, because we're responsive, because we're knowledgeable, because we take the confusion out of the import/export business. Removing transportation barriers and earning each customer's trust one shipment at a time, Cole International has been delivering creative logistics solutions for more than half a century, all the while honing and expanding our capabilities in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting. With offices in all major Canadian cities and in strategic locations throughout the United States (including all major Canada/U.S. border crossings), Cole International is known for the passion of our people, the depth of their knowledge and our ability to make swift and effective decisions. Whether you need a single link in the logistics chain or a total logistics solution, you can trust Cole International to navigate the complexities of the international logistics landscape on your behalf, leaving you free to focus on the other demands of your busy days. Logistics. It's what we do.
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
At Cole International, we’ve been navigating the complexities of international trade for over 65 years. With a deep commitment to service, compliance, and community, we’re proud to be one of North America's leading logistics and customs brokerage firms. Our strength comes from the people who show up every day with purpose and a commitment to helping our customers succeed. If you’re looking to join a company where your contributions matter and your career can grow, we’d love to meet you.
Why You'll Love This Role
As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be the go-to partner for leaders and employees across the business—ensuring smooth processes, thoughtful support, and impactful people initiatives. You’ll help foster a culture of care, compliance, and consistency. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a company where people come first, and where you’ll have the tools to succeed and the support to grow.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based incentives
- A collaborative team culture where respect and trust are foundational
- Purpose-driven work in a company that values integrity, relationships, and service
- Ongoing development and support in your HR career
- The chance to make a difference in a national HR function
What You'll Do
You'll report to the National Human Resources Manager, and your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting leaders across Canada with recruitment—from job postings to offers
- Administering long-term disability, WSIB/WCB, and provincial occupational injury claims
- Overseeing quarterly HR metrics and reporting
- Managing service award programs and employee documentation (e.g. employment letters)
- Promoting safety culture through reporting and program support
- Coordinating and conducting interviews with hiring managers
- Setting up new hires and ensuring onboarding runs smoothly
- Maintaining confidentiality and consistency in all HR processes
What You'll Bring
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience in a Human Resources Generalist role
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French (required)
- Familiarity with ADP systems is a strong asset
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across all levels
- A high level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Eastern and Atlantic branches
Join Our Team
At Cole, our values aren’t just words on a wall—they guide every decision, every customer interaction, and every hire. We take pride in creating a workplace where people belong, grow, and thrive. If you're ready to bring your human resources talents to a company that sees its people as its greatest asset, apply today. Ready to make a difference? Include the hashtag #ColeCareers in your application submission.
About Cole International
Customers will offer a long list of reasons for choosing (and staying with) Cole International. They like us because of our people, because we're responsive, because we're knowledgeable, because we take the confusion out of the import/export business. Removing transportation barriers and earning each customer's trust one shipment at a time, Cole International has been delivering creative logistics solutions for more than half a century, all the while honing and expanding our capabilities in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting. With offices in all major Canadian cities and in strategic locations throughout the United States (including all major Canada/U.S. border crossings), Cole International is known for the passion of our people, the depth of their knowledge and our ability to make swift and effective decisions. Whether you need a single link in the logistics chain or a total logistics solution, you can trust Cole International to navigate the complexities of the international logistics landscape on your behalf, leaving you free to focus on the other demands of your busy days. Logistics. It's what we do.