Co-op and Career Advisor

**About the college**:
Toronto Business College, established in 2009, is collaborating with a community college in order to provide top quality program delivery to international students.

**Position Summary**:
The incumbent will provide a range of co-op and employment services to prepare international students for employment, their co-op term, and post-graduate career success. Outreach and collaboration with employers will also be an important aspect of this position.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Oversee a large number of students requiring co-op placement and employment-related assistance
- Identify barriers to employment for international students and provide assistance with resolving those barriers
- Work with team to match students with employment opportunities
- Assist students with mock interviews, workshops and presentations for CV assistance, maintaining online profiles, interview skills, and more as needed
- Coordinate job fairs, or recruitment days, and networking events both on and off campus
- Monitor student progress and offer support to reach co-op goals; motivate and empower students through meetings, workshops, and sessions
- As job opportunities are posted on job board, help ensure students are
- Participate in community events, job fairs and other activities to inform employers about the college’s co-op program and potential benefits to their organization
- Make appropriate referrals to job vacancies, advise on skill level and experience required and provide other relevant occupational information
- Support and monitor students as they progress through their co-op placements
- Maintain accurate case documentation and follow up with students at regular intervals to assess progress and record outcomes
- Adhere to various college policies and guidelines
- Collaborate with other staff to provide a seamless continuum of co-op and employment services
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

**Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements**:

- Completion of a post-secondary education in social services, employment/career counselling, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Minimum of 1 year related experience
- Proven experience handling a large caseload and working with international students a definite asset
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite; previous experience using a database program
- Effective research skills utilizing Internet
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both oral and written
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up
- Able to work independently with mínimal supervision and to take initiative
- Ability to take direction and flexibility to quickly implement ongoing program changes and co-op requirements
- Must have a valid Ontario drivers’ license and up-to-date vehicle insurance for occasional travel outside the office
- Sound understanding of employment-related legislation and issues
- Knowledge of local labour market, the impact of COVID-19 on the labour market, workplace practices and job search strategies
- Knowledge on online communication platforms, techniques and tools (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Must possess a positive attitude, ability to work with a diverse and international student body, and strong work ethic
- **Additional Notes**:

- Travel outside the office is sometimes required
- Some evening and weekend work may be required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of vaccination, mandatory masks, and other measures

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Career advising: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location