Co-op Career Consultant and Employer Relations

3 days ago


Niagara, Canada Niagara College Canada Full time

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Co-op Career Consultant and Employer Relations Consultant within Career Services in the Student Affairs Division of Niagara College. The starting hourly rate is $36.19/hr (Pay Band I $36.19/hr to $41.94/hr) for a 35 hour work week.

Under the direction of the Director, Academic Advising & Career Services at the Welland campus, the Co-op Career Consultant and Employer Relations Consultant (CCC/ERC) provides comprehensive services and support to students in co-op programs and employers. This support includes preparing students for career success including preparation for their co-op work term experience. The consultant will liaise between students and internal and external stakeholders, such as employers to provide expertise on co-op programs and workplace requirements.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Providing ongoing support to co-op students from the pre-employment phase of job search through to job offers
- Assisting with development of effective resume/cover letters for a successful job search
- Providing information regarding networking and independent job search techniques (including overcoming employment barriers)
- Provide career advice to clients and is responsible for all career-related support to maximize job search success
- Preparing students for the interview process
- Working in cooperation with and in support of the Career Services team in developing opportunities for students, maintaining existing employer base, coordinating interviews and conducting site visits

**Required qualifications**:

- Minimum three (3) year diploma and/or a three year undergraduate University degree in the field of Social Sciences, Sciences, Math, Humanities or Business or related field of study
- Minimum five (5) years related experience in one or more of the following: Employment advising, job development, creating marketing for diverse groups including employer outreach and 1:1 support
- Able to demonstrate marketing and public relations skills with knowledge of Canadian Labour market conditions
- A working knowledge of current self-assessment, job search, interview and résumé writing techniques, as well as excellent written, individual and group communication skills
- Proven abilities in working independently, exercising good judgement and professionalism when interacting with diverse groups of clients and partners
- Previous experience with Orbis/MyCareer portal as well as PeopleSoft will be considered an asset
- This position requires travel within the region and occasional travel within Ontario. The incumbent must have their own transportation

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.



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