Human Resources Summer Student (Summer 2027 Work Term)

Job summary

The Human Resources Summer Student will support various HR programs, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and employee development initiatives. They will also assist with HR operations, maintain organized records, and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Job details

Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day. We are searching for a Human Resources Summer Student to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you will support a variety of HR programs with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, and employee development. This role offers hands-on experience in talent acquisition and HR operations through recruitment support, onboarding enhancements, employee resources, training coordination, and leadership development initiatives. You will also help maintain organized file structures, document HR processes, and contribute to a variety of special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a summer student position based out of Calgary, working from our office 5 days per week. This position is full-time from May to August 2027. Key Responsibilities: Support a variety of Human Resources programs, with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and talent initiatives. Assist with recruitment activities, including creating job postings, conducting resume reviews, candidate pre-screening, and supporting recruitment reporting and metrics. Contribute to onboarding and employee experience programs by updating welcome guides, checklists, FAQs, and other employee resources. Develop and maintain HR content and resources to ensure employees and leaders have access to clear, accurate, and user-friendly information. Support leadership development and mentorship programs through coordination, communications, and resource management. Assist with training and development initiatives, including scheduling, logistics, resource library maintenance, and program administration. Support talent review and succession planning activities through data analysis, reporting, and preparation of presentation materials. Maintain organized HR records, file structures, and process documentation. Participate in ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR programs, processes, and the employee experience. Key Skills: Previous administrative, customer service and/or oil and gas work experience is considered an asset Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of stakeholders Ability to build strong relationships with others, ensuring prompt customer service Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated desire to learn and develop their skills Enthusiastic, motivated and flexible to complete varied tasks Ability to responsibly handle confidential information Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Human Resources or a related degree program Must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work term Must attach your most recent unofficial or official transcript with your application to be considered Available to work full-time in our Calgary office for the duration of the 4-month work term Must be legally eligible to work in Canada The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and pass a criminal background check Benefits of Working at TAQA North: Great Team Environment We do what is right for our environment, community and people We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace We celebrate and recognize our people Growth Potential TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day. Sustainability TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable. We thank all applications, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Human Resources Summer Student will support various HR programs, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and employee development initiatives. They will also assist with HR operations, maintain organized records, and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Human Resources or a related field. Applicants must be available to work full-time in the Calgary office for the 4-month duration and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Great team environment • Professional development • Equal employment opportunities • Growth potential

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Employee development
• Talent acquisition
• HR operations
• Training coordination
• Leadership development
• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Customer service
• Process documentation

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Energy
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership