People & Culture Assistant

Our team is growing, and we are searching for a People & Culture Assistant to join our People & Culture team for a full-time permanent opportunity. This position can be based in any of our 7 office locations in Atlantic Canada. This position offers flexibility to work in person or in a hybrid model from any of our 7 office locations. As part of the People & Culture team, you will play a vital role in supporting the department with daily operations and administrative tasks.

As a People & Culture Assistant, you will play a key role in providing administrative support for a wide variety of human resource programs within MC, including:

• Assist with the recruitment process by assisting with posting job ads, coordinating interviews, initiating criminal records and background checks;
• Support the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for our new and departing colleagues;
• Contribute to key people programs and projects, including the firm's education, engagement and wellness programs;
• Create, update, and maintain People & Culture process documentation;
• Support processes that promote member development, feedback and recognition;
• Administer conference and external training requests and approvals and maintain the database;
• Draft internal messaging and maintain current information on the firm's people experience platform; and,
• Manage the P&C email inbox and perform general HR administration tasks as required.

We're looking for someone who brings the following:

• Education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field-or combination of relevant education and experience;
• Strong people skills and a genuine interest in creating positive, people‑first member experiences;
• Great time‑management skills, with the ability to stay organized and flexible in a fast‑paced environment;
• Great communication skills, with a focus on professionalism and providing a great member experience;
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support teammates and work toward shared goals;
• Strong attention to detail, especially when it comes to records, documentation, and data entry;
• Solid technical skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience with HRIS systems is a plus); and
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with care and discretion.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Commuting allowance;
• Health spending account;
• Personal spending account (wellness benefit);
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of committees including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Jacquelynn Furzeland-Gentles, [email protected] or 902.444.8456.