Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern

Location: Waterloo, ONT, Canada Department: Summer Students and Co-op

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter 2027

Work term length: 4 months

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

The Opportunity

Join Definity’s Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator Co-op/Intern to gain hands-on experience in recruitment, candidate experience, employer branding, and talent operations while supporting hiring initiatives across the organization.

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator Co-op/Intern, you will partner with recruiters, hiring leaders, and HR teams to help attract, engage, and hire top talent. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Business, or related fields and is looking to build a strong foundation in recruitment.

Your Responsibilities

Recruitment Coordination

Support the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of roles across the organization.

Create and manage job requisitions in the applicant tracking system

Post roles on external platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor)

Coordinate interviewers, including scheduling phone and video screens

Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.

Initiate background check requests and track progress.

Candidate Experience

Help deliver an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring timely communication and follow-up.

Assist with candidate screening activities and help ensure a positive candidate experience.

Respond to candidate inquiries and provide recruitment process updates.

Support recruitment events, career fairs, and networking initiatives.

Reporting & Coordination

Track and report on key recruitment metrics and dashboards

Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across systems

Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Talent Acquisition team

Talent Acquisition Operations

Assist with offer letter preparation.

Support recruitment process improvements and special projects.

Conduct market and talent research to help inform recruitment strategies.

What you bring to the role

Currently pursuing a degree/diploma in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency

Interest in recruitment, campus programs, or employer branding

Comfortable learning new systems and tools (e.g., ATS platforms, MS Office)

Did you know?

We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.

We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.

We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work.

What can Definity offer you?

Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.

Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.

Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors

Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism

Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!