Career Advisor

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

**Position Job Title**:Career Advisor

**Location**:Vancouver, BC

**Reports to**:Manager, Career Development Centre

**About University Canada West**:
University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, dynamic, and growing institution that was founded in 2005. Based in Downtown Vancouver, the university is defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.

Here, at UCW, we connect recognized, well-established specialists and ambitious young professionals, so they learn from each other and thrive in our diverse environment. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

**Primary Purpose**:
The Career Advisor at University Canada West works within Career Development Centre to support educating students in becoming productive members of society through introducing them to the workforce. Career Advising offers counseling for academic (and non-academic) job searching and major selection, advanced résumé and cover letter writing best practice methods and hiring trends and resources, both via in-person or online 1:1 appointments. Career Advising also encourages and connects students to experiential learning opportunities. Career Advising provides resources and assistance in all aspects of career development and job search processes. A career advisor is responsible for developing materials and for facilitation of career-related workshops, info sessions, and career networking events.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Provide Career Advising for UCW Students
- Meet and advise students during office hours and as needed, providing:

- Cover letter / Resume Writing Help
- How to find job opportunities and using local websites / agencies for job searching
- Developing LinkedIn and other Social Media profiles
- Interview practice / mock interviews
- Reviewing job postings and advise students on identification of transferable skills and their existing competencies
- Canadian workplace cultural norms and expectations
- Advertise career services to new students at Orientation, in classrooms and throughout the campus, and through the use of social media, etc.
- Advise students on the course skill sets for workplace applicability
- Develop materials for 1:1 career appointments and workshop/ info session and career network events
- Assist students to create career plans that best suit their needs
- Work with Faculty to map Learning Outcomes to Professional Outcomes

**Position Requirements**

**Competencies**:

- Strong proficiency in English
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
- Self Starter: Strong ability to take initiative and complete tasks as assigned
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Excellent time-management skills
- Can initiate tasks/projects confidently, independently and competently
- Strong ability to communicate easily and fluidly through technology and social media
- Works well both independently and in high-performance teams
- Demonstrated leadership and public speaking abilities

**Education & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or some education at the postsecondary level
- Certificate in Career Counseling (CCDP) from an accredited institution or equivalent level of experience and education
- Membership in a professional counseling organization
- Minimum of 1-year work experience in Career Advising / Services, preferably within a post-secondary, international educational setting
- Ability to interact with corporate recruiters and facilitate their successful recruitment of students
- Understanding of industry interview and screening processes and skilled in advising students on industry interview and screening techniques.
- Knowledge of industry, job market, and trends in order to target industries and clients.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Career Advising: 1 year (preferred)

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