Career Advisor

6 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Mohawk Full time
Career Advisor

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available with a minimum of 2 days per week on site)

Rate of Pay: Payband J (Start Rate: $ per hour)

Posting Date: June 21st, 2024

Closing Date: June 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Career Development & Planning, and in alignment with Mohawk College’s mission and values, the incumbent fosters student engagement and success through the coordination and delivery of student professional development and career advising services. The Career Advisor is responsible for delivery of career information, job search skills and employment support to the non-co-op undergraduate and graduate population of students, encompassing all academic programs and all campuses.

Using a developmental model of advising, the duties will include: ensuring students and recent graduates are provided with the career and employment supports they require to achieve success in their employment goals; providing students and recent graduates assistance with career clarification, job search strategies, cover letter and resume writing, resume critiquing, interview preparation, employment application forms, informational interviews, networking and recruitment events and current labour market information; providing supports and services in both a personalized manner and through workshops/presentations.

The Career Advisor organizes and recruits employers for Career Fairs, Lunch and Learns and Meet the Grad/Employer Events, as well as develops relationships with academic areas in order to assist students, employers and faculty in understanding current labour market needs and trends and develop employment opportunities.

This role will be focused on supporting graduating students in their transition to the workplace.

What you’ll be doing:

Preparing Students for Employment

Develops and delivers in-class presentations to instruct students from any college program on a variety of job search topics, and departmental services. Provides campus-wide seminars and workshops on a variety of job search topics, particularly at key times in the semester. Provides one-on-one service to students and recent graduates by appointment or drop in, or virtually, on all job search topics, in particular, resume and cover letter critiquing and mock interviews, and to develop strategies to overcome sensitive issues related to individual employment barriers. The Advising Model defines the scope of practice for ‘advisors’ to include ‘informational’ and ‘explanatory’ but primarily ‘developmental’ advising. It does not include the practices of ‘mentoring’ or ‘counselling’. Researches and develops resources, including student tip sheets and information sheets to assist students and graduates to develop effective job search strategies, and to assist employers to use our services.

Liaising with Employers

Ensures distribution of postings to appropriate programs, campuses and faculty. Co-ordinates on and off-campus recruitment efforts and meets employer needs as requested. Updates and improves resources on a continuous basis. Maintains a close working relationship with Co-op staff to exchange short-term and long-term job opportunities as appropriate and as the need arises. Arranges guest speakers to allow students to explore all options, ex. entrepreneurship information sessions. Develop opportunities for Part-time/Seasonal/Summer Employment. Organizes employer/student networking events to develop networking skills, provide career clarification and potential employment opportunities.

Liaising with Program Deans, Coordinators, Faculty and Staff

Provides services presentations and the opportunity to take advantage of in-class seminars on a variety of job search topics to academic areas. Meets with program faculty and staff to fact-find, inform, problem-solve and/or plan strategies when appropriate to best meet student and graduate needs. Utilizes student services within the college and the community to support successful transition to the workplace; maintains up-to-date awareness of all services for students. Prepares reports and attends program Advisory Committee meetings to share employment opportunities. Works closely with other career service providers on campus including counselling and career coaching.

Markets and Promotes Graduate & Student Employment Services

Markets and promotes services internally to students, recent graduates, staff and faculty through the department website, Advisory Committee meetings, information sessions, job fairs, common hour workshops and personalized emails. Markets and promotes services externally to employers through individual contacts and special community events, Chamber of Commerce events. Researches and develops resources including student tip sheets and information sheets to assist students and graduates to develop effective job search strategies, and to assist employers to use our services.

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

At minimum, candidates must meet one of the following two educational requirements: Bachelor of Education; OR a three-year post-secondary diploma/degree plus a certificate, diploma or professional designation in: Education, Student Affairs/Services, Career Development, Personal Coaching, or Counselling Techniques. Minimum of five (5) years of comparable experience in an educational, human resources, employment service or counselling area. Significant experience working with students or job seekers is required. Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College. 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks. Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure. Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability. Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:

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