2026 Fall Student Program- HR & Payroll Student

Do you enjoy providing hands-on support in a fast-paced HR and Payroll environment? Can you see yourself assisting with key administrative tasks, updating procedures, and being the first point of contact for employee inquiries? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of May 18th at 11:5+ pm EST to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.

Department: HR Service Delivery
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 Months (September-December)
Field of Study: Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Human Resources Management
Year of study: 1st or Second year

What will you be doing!

Providing hands-on support in a fast-paced HR and Payroll environment

Assisting with key administrative tasks across HR Service Delivery and Payroll teams

Updating procedural documentation to reflect current processes

Handling incoming employee inquiries and offering front-line customer support

Supporting HR and Payroll staff with priority tasks and projects

Other duties as assigned by your manager.


What we are looking for:

Education
Actively enrolled in one of the following or related fields; Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Human Resources Management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Confident in Microsoft office programs.
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

Remote working conditions
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer Students:

Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
1 Company Floating Holiday;
Instead of accumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
Restore and protect the Environment.
Contribute to the health of Canadians.
For more details about our student program including FAQs, timelines, resume writing tips, and more visit: Student Careers - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Location:

CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our work-from-home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!

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