Company Overview
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, the largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As the international division, our portfolio is made up of assets in some of the world’s most significant basins in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.
As one team, we have the capability, assets and drive to realize our potential. And with operations in over 20 countries, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all.
Our Culture
As our company has grown, diversity in both people and skills has become our greatest strength. From East to West, we offer bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success. Our vision is a global team, collaborating to deliver energy for all.
At CNOOC International, we are building a culture driven by safety, results and a commitment to be bold. We are excited about what the future holds, and our culture equips us to take informed risks and innovate to safely achieve superior performance.
At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. It informs our values, beliefs, experiences and results.
Position Overview
Start Date: June, 2025
Preferred Work Term Length: 12 - 15 months (May or August, 2026 End date)
Preferred Education: Business Administration
Discipline: Human Resources major
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Preferred year of study: 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a formal co-op/internship program with their post-secondary institution OR Students must be returning to their post-secondary institution after this work term
Number of positions available: 1
The Role
We’re seeking an HR Co-op Student to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Recruiter - North America, you´ll be working with a team of dedicated employees across North America and get exposure to all areas of Human Resources. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team working on important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.
During your work term, we will push you to be your best by exposing you to challenging projects and giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work term. You will gain practical experience, develop technical skills to complement your academic learning, and gain exposure to future opportunities at our company. To succeed, you’ll need to cultivate and communicate a clear vision and set goals for yourself, whilst also juggling individual country specific targets.
Some of the key responsibilities of the HR Co-op Student could include:
Talent Acquisition:
Provide assistance to the Talent Acquisition team in full lifecycle recruiting for employees, students, and contractors.
Assist with managing a high volume of jobs to post and refresh to ensure hiring managers are receiving qualified candidates in a timely manner.
Assist with the creation of materials related to Talent Acquisition procedures and policies (e.g., process documentation FAQs, onboarding orientation etc.) and maintain regular updates to our internal CNOOC North America webpages.
Maintain shared mailboxes.
Assist with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) maintenance.
Supporting the recruitment process in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Complete background checks for new hires.
Respond to queries from candidates, employees, and vendors or direct query to the appropriate contact.
Support ease of transition from candidate to employee by supporting the coordination of the onboarding experience for new hires.
Track and report on recruiting activity for North America through ATS, Excel, Word, and PowerBI.
Support the planning and execution of recruitment programs.
HR Records Retention:
Assist with confidential employee and HR subject matter records management.
Ensure compliance with legal and privacy standards.
General Human Resource duties:
Support other areas of Human Resources with coordinating or implementing programs and initiatives as required.
To be eligible for our co-op student program, you must be enrolled in a co-op/internship program sponsored by an accredited post-secondary institution.
Who are we looking for?
Successful candidates will not only have a strong academic background, but also excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, a flexible attitude and the drive and desire to deliver results.
Beyond that, we are interested in hearing from candidates with the following:
Eligible to work in Canada;
Work permit must be in place at time of application (if applicable);
Strong safety mindset;
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism;
Demonstrated effective decision-making skills;
Strong obligation to integrity and accountability;
Values feedback as a learning tool;
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail;
Critical thinker and ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced, high-performing, team environment;
Flexible to changing work demands and ability to prioritize;
Innovative, with a strong desire to learn and the ability to encourage new ways of looking at problems, processes or solutions;
Demonstrates collaboration by actively seeking out diverse people and organization to collectively achieve business goals;
Strong computer applications knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Previous HR experience is considered an asset.
In return for your hard work, tenacity and contributions, you can expect a robust student development program that will accelerate your career and allow you to step in, step up and stand out.
Application Information
As part of your application, please ensure to:
Indicate if you are enrolled in a co-op program
Include your Co-op coordinator's contact information (name, email, phone)
Indicate if you are available for the full work term
Include your GPA and expected graduation date
Upload your resume, cover letter and a copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript as one document
Closing Statement
All positions require background checks which could include:
Criminal police record check
Education verification
Credential verification
Job Reference: CAN02637
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