HR Consultant - Remote

COVE is a global technology partner advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space. COVE transforms innovation into market-ready technologies through testing, commercialization support, market expertise and access to critical infrastructure. Leveraging its networks and mission-driven platform, COVE connects investors, innovators, industry, and the research community to drive cutting-edge capabilities for commercial and defence applications.

COVE has built a globally recognized innovation platform, with an ecosystem of more than 700 organizations spanning startups, multinational firms, researchers, Indigenous partners, and public sector collaborators.

Through its programs, facilities, and partnerships, COVE enables real-world testing and validation, strengthens supply chains, and accelerates technology adoption in complex operating environments. With strong connections across the North Atlantic, the United States, and the Arctic, and as part of international networks including NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), COVE plays a key role in advancing technologies that support economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Services & Facilities, the HR Generalist is responsible for working with leadership to achieve competitive advantage through strategic deployment of a highly committed and capable workforce through talent acquisition, employee training and development, and performance management.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for creating an engaging and productive work atmosphere for employees and will oversee all aspects of human resource practices and processes. People are our most important asset, and the HR Generalist will be primarily responsible for ensuring we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives, promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture.

Act as the primary point of HR contact to all managers and employees in the areas of employee relations, change management, performance management, employee engagement, and best practices.

Develop, implement and monitor HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

Bridge management and employee relations by developing and maintaining human resource policies and procedures, health & safety, addressing requests, grievances or other issues.

Support hiring managers in executing the full-cycle talent acquisition process including recruitment, interviewing, developing employment contracts for hiring of qualified job applicants and their subsequent on-boarding.

Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Payroll, Finance and IT, Legal and other stakeholders to drive the effective delivery of HR programs and services.

Oversee and manage a performance management system that drives high performance.

Assess training and professional development needs to apply and monitor training programs.

Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics including employee performance, compensation standards relative to market benchmarks, and other metrics.

Implement attendance management, performance management and disability management plans as required.

Manage employee records and ensuring legal compliance with all regulations including health and safety and worker’s compensation.

Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated effective organizational problem solving, planning and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Additional Assets
• At our core, we are a team driven by our passion for empowering marine tech innovators, serving as unwavering advocates for every visionary who walks through our doors. Integrity, creativity, and diversity are not just values to us - they are the bedrock of our identity. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. Operating within a hybrid and flexible work environment allows us to optimize the collective potential of our highly collaborative team, enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.

Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, personal sick time, and additional days for family illness or medical appointments.

Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely 1 day/week.

Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.

Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths.

Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account.

Maternity & parental leave top-up allowance.

Learning and growth opportunities.

Competitive salary.

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts, we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our organization. Should your profile align with our current or future needs, a member of our recruitment team may reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities and to further assess your fit for specific roles within our organization.

At COVE, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your past experience does not align with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success. You can find out more information about COVE at Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, note that relocation costs are not supported.

To be considered for this position, please apply online by clicking “Apply”.