HR Generalist

HR Generalist

COVE

Dartmouth NS

Who is COVE

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 marketexpertiseand access to critical infrastructure. Leveraging its networks and mission-driven platform COVE connects investors innovators industry and the research community to drivecutting-edgecapabilities for commercial anddefenceapplications.

Based in Canada andoperatinginternationally COVE supports the full lifecycle of maritime and multi-domain technologies from research and development to manufacturing integration and export linking Canadian innovation to global markets. 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 NATOsDefenceInnovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) COVE plays a key role in advancing technologies that support economic growth environmental sustainability and global security.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion it is actively seeking to expand its team to further bolster its transformational influence as a global technology partner in advancing high-impact solutions. COVE recognizes that its journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of its team a group of individuals who collaborate innovate and continually strive for excellence. Join COVE as it embarks on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Opportunity

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.

What Youll Do:

• 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.
  
• Work with management in addressing and recommending employee disciplinary meetings terminations and investigations.
• Manage off-boarding voluntary and involuntary terminations of employment.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Payroll Finance and IT Legal and other stakeholders to drive the effective delivery of HR programs and services.
• Support current and future business needs through the development engagement motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Oversee and manage a performance management system that drives high performance.
• Administer benefits reconcile payroll reports and advise and recommend on compensation benefits and rewards programs.
• 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 workers compensation.
  
• Ensure compliance with COVEs policies and procedures including human resources safety and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVEs programs and strategic initiatives.
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a related field.
• 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills including active listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality sound judgement and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation and business acumen.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrated effective organizational problem solving planning and analytical skills.
  
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
  

Additional Assets:

• CHRP / CHRL designation (or in progress).

Working at COVE

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. We thrive within an integrated team environment where collective efforts culminate in tangible results. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. We cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates individual differences ensuring that each persons unique talents and strengths are fully recognized appreciated and utilized. 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.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans.
  
• Maternity & parental leave top-up allowance.
  
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive salary.

Talent Pool

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills experience and potential to contribute to our organization. By submitting your application you will be considered for current and future opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

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.

Dont meet every single requirement 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

We offer an excellent working environment where life balance is valued. 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. The deadline for submission is May 7 2026 at 5pm (Atlantic). We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC