Campus Programs Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company is seeking a Campus Programs Specialist to lead student recruitment and enhance student experiences across multiple educational partnerships. The role involves overseeing the corporate student program, ensuring deliverables are met, and fostering relationships with educational partners. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related HR experience. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in Human Resources and/or recruitment.
• Experience in student recruitment and employment/brand campaigns.
• Energetic self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of JDI corporate student program and ensure deliverables are met.
• Strengthen relationships with existing educational partners.
• Design and implement initiatives to support JDI’s on-campus presence.
• Lead collaboration among JDI businesses for cohesive student messaging.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Process thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

As a Campus Programs Specialist, you will play a significant role in leading the approach for all student activities & recruitment across JDI. With a focus on building the student talent pipeline, & enhancing the student experience across the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies, the Campus Programs Specialist oversees the coordination of campus activities and owns all elements of the corporate student program. In addition, the Campus Programs Specialist supports the recruitment process owner with maintenance of the recruitment process, system and data for JDI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
• 3-5 years related experience in Human Resources and/or recruitment
• Experience in student recruitment and employment/brand campaigns
• Strong presentation, influencing, attention to detail, & organizational skills
• Customer focused with exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
• Process thinking, continuous improvement, and the ability/experience to independently lead projects
• Energetic self-starter who enjoys working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment
• Oversee the execution of the JDI corporate student program to ensure planned deliverables are met & students get exposure to the company, receive senior leadership interaction, & professional development learning opportunities
• Strengthen relationships with existing educational partners & seek opportunities to develop new partnerships to meet the growing workforce needs
• Design & implement initiatives that continue to support & grow JDI’s on campus presence
• Ensure the student recruitment process is optimized, efficient, and effective, providing an exceptional experience for all candidates
• Lead collaboration between & among JDI businesses to create a cohesive student message on campus and across the organization
• Partner with JDI businesses to understand their student talent needs
• Develop and maintain key program metrics such as student retention and conversion rates.
• Lead the Student Next Step process to retain top student talent.

Responsibilities (continued)

• General Recruitment Support
• Support recruitment platforms and vendors (e.g., VidCruiter, LinkedIn, Indeed, Pearson, CDAT, Predictive Index).
• Create and maintain training materials and process documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to business units on recruitment processes.
• Audit the Careers site for compliance and accuracy.
• Generate recruitment reports and monitor KPIs.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in recruitment technology and workflows.