Career Services Specialist

Do you want to be a part of a long-established and reputed post-secondary educational institution serving new Canadians? Are you a dedicated team player who is a smart self-starter with a strong work ethic and exceptional time management and project coordination skills? We are looking for savvy professionals to enhance our team as we expand our scope and delivery of innovative learning outcomes for our students.

Celebrating its remarkable 30th year anniversary in 2021, Computek College is one of Ontario's leading private career colleges dedicated to providing practical learning for newcomers to become employed. Our students learn from industry proven instructors, access special workshops that give them a competitive edge in the job market, and effectively leverage financial aid and career services. We offer several diploma and certification programs in business, healthcare, and technology with additional weeknight and weekend classes.

**Our Values**
- We fundamentally believe that newcomers to Canada bring with them, knowledge and skills that affords them the right to decent work. We acknowledge their inherent dignity, wisdom, and agency.
- We are committed, therefore, to providing a nurturing learning environment that is equitable and inclusive where our newcomer students can realize their full potential.
- By facilitating the free expression of diverse perspectives in a respectful manner on campus, we create conditions for our diverse student body and staff to make a positive difference in all aspects of our college.

We are looking for an exceptional **Career Services Coordinator **to join our student success department.

**Duties**
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

- Provide job placement support, ensuring all goals for job placement and retention are met.
- Plan and coordinate cohort field trips to job sites, training centers, and local union shops.
- Track and record job retention through forms and documentation.
- Work closely with the VP of Student Success and the curriculum consultant to ensure the curriculum aligns with employer needs and to maintain strong employer relationships.
- Provide support during program activities, participating in alumni gatherings and other special events.
- Work in close coordination with the Case Manager, Training & Recruitment Manager, and meets graduate to employment rate, placement, and retention goals, as well as to ensure a seamless, positive experience for each participant.
- Work with the Career Services team to continually improve the program and participant outcomes.
- Review all Students/Graduates assigned through CRM and schedule phone calls, video conferences, or in-person consultations to make initial contact (regular updates required)
- Other responsibilities as required.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, social work, and/or business. A Master’s Degree is considered an asset.
- Five years of post-secondary experience. Preferably in Recruitment, selection and retention and/or Human Resources area.
- Has a strong understanding of apprenticeship programs and union requirements; holds connections with local unions and employers.
- Enjoys working in the community and meeting new people with diverse backgrounds.
- Maintains professional boundaries while treating individuals with respect and compassion.
- Remains calm under pressure.
- Extremely well-organized.
- Committed to empowering individuals to succeed.
- Communicates effectively with program participants, team members, partners, and employers.
- Comfortable with and has experience using databases, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Strong collaboration, and customer services skills.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
- Computek College is an inclusive work environment and as such has a workplace accommodation policy in place. Accommodations are available, upon request, for the interview process and other selection stages for job applicants with accessibility needs._

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

**Salary**: $45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)