Organizational Development CO-OP Student

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent of North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. That’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care. 

WHAT'S THE JOB?

This temporary full-time co-op role runs for 14 weeks (September to December) and is primarily remote. If you live close to our head office in Mississauga, Ontario, you may be required to come in occasionally for team meetings or other in-person activities. The position follows standard 40-hour weekdays. 

Reporting to the Organizational Development Specialist, you will support Dexterra Group’s Organizational Effectiveness and Community team in advancing initiatives that strengthen culture and community, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience. You will contribute through program coordination, data collection, content development, research, and communication support. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in research and analysis related to leadership development, employee experience, and engagement initiatives. 
• Support in the development of e-learning content and learning resources for leadership development and other organizational initiatives. 
• Create communication materials that support engagement, leadership development, and employee experience initiatives. 
• Support the drafting, editing, and distribution of employee communications. 
• Coordinate content creation, working collaboratively with business leaders, subject matter experts, creative services, and other members of the Human Resources team. 
• Assist in managing the company recognition program, including tracking participation, reporting results, and supporting program activities. 
• Assist in the delivery and reporting of community initiatives. 
• Support the management and continuous improvement of community engagement efforts, including refining processes, tracking participation, and identifying trends. 
• Administer and analyze pulse surveys to monitor engagement and inform organizational development actions. 
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to track program performance and support data-driven decision-making. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Must be a college or university student and returning to academic studies upon completion of the co-op work term. 
• Currently pursuing studies in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related field. 
• Strong interest in organizational development, learning, culture, and people-focused work 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Intermediate proficiency with Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and remote environment. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Rapid on-the-job learning and exposure to real organizational development practices.
• Mentorship from experienced HR and OD professionals.
• Hands-on involvement in programs that impact culture, leadership, and employee engagement.
• Experience that strengthens your resume and accelerated you HR or OD career path.
• A work environment that values people, growth, and meaningful contributions.

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Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.