About Optima Living Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.

Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.

Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Location: Vancouver / Surrey / Edmonton Term: 4 or 8 months (preferred) Compensation: $20/hour Position Summary As a co-op student, you will not be doing side work. You will work with the HR Talent Acquisition Team supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee experience, and workforce programs across multiple communities, and will contribute to real projects that impact employees, residents, and operations across the organization. Why This Role You will see how HR operates at scale — across multiple sites, union environments, and complex workforce programs. Responsibilities Support recruitment processes (postings, screening, coordination) Assist with onboarding and employee lifecycle processes Maintain and audit employee data and records Respond to employee and manager inquiries Support HR programs (engagement initiatives, audits) Contribute to process improvements and internal projects Qualifications and Experience Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program Interest in HR, people operations, or organizational development Strong organization and attention to detail Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and structure Comfortable working with details and structured tasks Able to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Clear communication and willingness to ask questions Able to work independently and collaborate with a team Takes initiative and follows through on assigned work Eligibility Enrolled in a Co-op or Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Currently attending a post-secondary institution Open to domestic students (Canadian Citizen/Permanent Residents) only. Why Join Optima Living Work on real projects that impact 40+ communities across BC and Alberta Gain exposure to how a multi-site organization operates behind the scenes Learn directly from experienced professionals across functions Build practical skills you can use in future roles Contribute to work that supports seniors, teams, and communities Opportunity to extend your term or return for future roles based on performance Let us Welcome You Home