People & Culture - Co-Op

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Summer positions will run May-August 2027. Co-op and Internship positions may extend beyond the summer term depending on the requirements of the academic program and the business. These terms may be 4, 8, 12, or 16 months in length.

What We Need From You?

At SECURE, we roll up our sleeves and take on the tough stuff with grit, innovation, and teamwork. We’re looking for students who are:

• Ready to embrace challenges and bring forward new ideas.
• Determined, resilient, and driven to see tasks through.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong ability to collaborate.
• Motivated to perform at a high level and support the team.

To be eligible for the SECURE Student program, you must:

• Be registered in a recognized co-op or internship program through an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent residency, or a valid work permit.
• Complete a Medical and/or Alcohol and Drug test if the role is considered safety-sensitive.

How to Apply

To be considered for the Student Program, you must submit one (1) combined PDF containing all required documents in the following order:

• Cover Letter – Answer both prompts:
  • Why do you want to work for SECURE?
  • How does this position fit with your career goals?
• Resume
• Most Recent Transcripts (official or unofficial)

Applications that do not include all three documents in a single PDF may not be considered.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

SECURE is seeking a People & Culture Co-op Student to support both our Talent Acquisition and Business Partnering teams. This role offers broad, hands-on exposure to human resources and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful day-to-day activities, employee initiatives, and evolving P&C priorities.

As part of this role, you will gain experience across recruitment, pre-employment, employee lifecycle support, reporting, process improvement, and P&C projects. You will also have the opportunity to build relationships across the organization and develop a strong foundation for a future career in People & Culture.

This role is based out of our Brookfield Office in downtown Calgary, Alberta.

You will join a collaborative People & Culture team that works closely with leaders and employees across SECURE. The Talent Acquisition and Business Partnering teams are focused on delivering a positive employee and candidate experience while supporting the organization’s people and business priorities.

This is an opportunity to learn from experienced P&C professionals, contribute to a wide range of initiatives, and gain practical exposure to how HR supports a growing and evolving organization.

This is a full-time co-op position supporting the People & Culture team. The role offers a professional, team-oriented environment where you will work collaboratively with colleagues across Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, and other areas of P&C.

You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, build relationships, and contribute to meaningful work while developing your professional skills and understanding of the employee lifecycle.

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition and Business Partnering teams to support day-to-day P&C priorities and activities.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and help ensure candidates move efficiently through the pre-employment process.
• Support recruitment activities, including candidate phone screens, interview coordination, scheduling, and candidate follow-up.
• Assist with Talent Acquisition operations, including invoice processing, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Work alongside Business Partners to support employee lifecycle activities, documentation, coordination, and follow-up.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects, research, audits, reporting, and other team deliverables.
• Maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of P&C trackers, documentation, and process resources.
• Support P&C meetings, events, employee initiatives, and other team activities.
• Assist with process documentation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition and Business Partnering.
• Collaborate across the People & Culture team while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality when working with employee and candidate information.

• Currently enrolled in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related post-secondary program.
• Available for a co-op work term of approximately four to eight months.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated involvement outside of academics through sports, HR groups, student associations, projects, volunteer work, or other extracurricular activities.
• A genuine interest in building a career in People & Culture.
• Ability to contribute positively to the team and align with SECURE’s values and culture.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application by September 25, 2026. Only applicants submitted through SECURE’s career site will be acknowledged. Late submissions will not be accepted.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth — for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team that takes pride in tackling tough challenges and making a meaningful contribution. We attract, retain, and motivate employees with competitive compensation and by recognizing performance.

We Got This.

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SECURE is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are not assessed on race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.