Burnaby, BC /

Business Services – Human Resources /

Co-op

/ Hybrid

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D-Wave is the leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling.

D-Wave’s systems and quantum cloud services are being used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations, including Volkswagen, DENSO, Lockheed, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. We have also appeared in Time Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, INC Magazine and Wired.

As of August 8, 2022, our organization is a publicly traded quantum computing company, trading on the NYSE as ($QBTS).

Position:

D-Wave is seeking a co-op student to join our Human Resources team for a full time, 4-month contract from September to December 2023. Reporting to the Senior Total Rewards Specialist, you will be tasked with contributing to a variety of hands-on tasks that range across different HR disciplines

The student will have the opportunity to working in a fast-paced, yet flexible tech environment that foster collaboration and teamwork. The student will work alongside experienced HR professionals who are dedicated to support your professional growth. We are looking for a passionate individual who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute and own administrative and process improvement projects
• Manage data accuracies and flow for our current HR systems (BambooHR, Lever)
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and offboarding activities
• Responsible for Co-op recruitment for the Winter 2024 term
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration
• Be a partner in HR projects as assigned (and there will be lots!)

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or a recent grad of a Human Resources post-secondary program, or equivalent experience
• Previous co-op or relevant work experience
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Outlook
• Curious and driven
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and passionate about learning
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability and willingness to effectively work remotely and at the office
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

D-Wave is passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and experiences. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or provincial laws and regulations.

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

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