HR Co-op Student

HR Co-op Student (January - August 2027)

Job Category :
Human Resources/Payroll

Requisition Number : HRCOO
002553

• Posted :
  September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Surrey, BC , CAN

Location: Surrey, BC

Status: For a 8-month co-op term. This is a full-time paid position operating Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Compensation: $23-$25 per hour, based on experience

ATS Traffic is a family owned company that has been helping people get home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on street services, and signage products and services across Canada, with offices located throughout Western Canada.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What’s Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

ATS Traffic has an exciting opportunity for an HR Co-op Student to join our business! Working closely with the HR Team, this role is an excellent introduction to the HR field whereby you will gain valuable, real-word experience.

Operating within the construction and manufacturing industry, ATS Traffic requires a strong seasonal workforce during our peak season to deliver products and services to our customers. The successful HR Co-op Student will be responsible for administering the full-cycle recruitment process for these entry-level positions for the 2026 season.

Are you an HR student ready to put your education into formal practice? Does the idea of learning how to secure top talent at the hands of an experienced recruiter thrill you?

This position will administer the full-cycle recruitment process for entry-level and seasonal positions. Specific accountabilities include:

• Create and post job advertisements on UKG and external job boards.
• Review resumes and applications, select candidates and conduct preliminary phone interviews.
• Schedule and conduct interviews (virtually or in person) and debrief with the hiring manager.
• Perform reference checks for permanent entry-level vacancies.
• Prepare offer letters and employment documentation, ensure all pre-employment requirements are complete prior to start date.
• Schedule pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, follow up with Cannamm on results.
• Prepare and deliver recruitment reports for leadership.
• Set up New Employee Orientation, coordinate with participating departments such as Health and Safety, Product Specialists, Technology, etc.
• Assist our HR Business Partner's with duties as required.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post secondary education program with a specialization in Human Resources, Industrial/Employee Relations, Law or a related field.
  • Preference will be given to 3 rd and 4 th year students who have completed courses related to HR, recruitment, employee relations, and health and safety.
• c r e a t i v e , fresh perspective and positive “can do” attitude to attract top talent to the organization!
• What do we mean by fresh perspective, you may ask? We will teach you everything we know, and we offer a place where you can share and implement new ideas with us! We are champions of continuous improvement and are always looking to advance our best practices.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple vacancies with candidates at various stages in the recruitment process.
• Intermediate skill level in MS Office Suite:
  Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to learn new software, specifically ATS Traffic’s HRIS program UKG.

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You’ll be working with a team you can trust, and you’ll be excited to come…