Student Co-op Position (starting January 2027)

Application deadline is September 23, 2026

CLAC has a full-time, eight-month Co-op placement opportunity. This is available for a student who is enrolled in a Co-op Program at a post-secondary education institution, returning to full time studies, and is interested in the following areas: Labour Relations, Human Resources, Research, and Marketing/Communications. Although students will spend time with a variety of departments, this position focuses on Labour Relations. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate an interest in learning about and/or working in Labour Relations.

Duties

Job duties will focus on various functional areas outlined below.

Labour Relations

- Supporting representatives in negotiations, conflict resolution, labour-management meetings, organizing, and special projects

Human Resources

- Supporting HR and payroll projects and initiatives
- Assisting with recruitment processes, including creating job postings as necessary

Research

- Responding to research assignments and inputting data into research databases
- Research for projects with various departments

Marketing & Communications

- Designing, researching and printing materials as needed for CLAC publications
- Working on projects, marketing and social media communications

Qualifications/Skills

- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Demonstrable organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SharePoint




- Customer service experience would be an asset
- This position also involves travel primarily within Ontario

Term and Compensation

This is a contract position, beginning January 2027 until August 2027. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The rate of pay is $24.92 per hour. The candidate must have access to a reliable automobile. Business mileage and expenses are reimbursed.

Location

The position will primarily be at our Cambridge Member Centre.

Long-Term Opportunity

Student positions are part of CLAC’s recruiting strategy. Due to growth, CLAC regularly has staff openings in its offices across Canada. A successful student job may lead to future full-time employment with CLAC following completion of studies.

About CLAC

Formed in 1952, CLAC is a national union representing over 60,000 workers in almost every sector of the economy. Based on values of respect, dignity, and fairness, CLAC is committed to building better workplaces, better communities, and better lives. CLAC is an affiliated member of the World Organisation of Workers.

Application Deadline

September 23, 2026

Approximate Start Date

January 2027

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

CLAC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Labour Relations Co-op Student (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 Kerrstreet
📍 Town of Cambridge