Career Advisor

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a dedicated Career Advisor who excels in interpersonal communication and has extensive knowledge in employment services. The role involves guiding students from diverse backgrounds in their career development while promoting a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team committed to empowering successful students and fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability in advising on career skills.
• Experience in program curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in their professional development journeys.
• Advise on career skills and professional development.
• Adapt training content for various student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Career Development

Judgement

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Career Development Practitioners’ Certificate

Job description

$58,304 per annum (with wage increments to a max of $65,630 per annum). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re a pro when it comes to using your interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills to guide others in their professional development journeys. A natural people-person, students from different backgrounds feel comfortable speaking with you. Your extensive knowledge of employment services, career development, and labour market trends make you a valuable member of our team. In the face of challenging situations, you navigate through them with sound judgement, confidentiality, and professionalism.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Career Advisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized public post-secondary institution with a minimum of three years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Career Development Practitioners’ Certificate would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in advising on career skills and professional development in a career center and/or employment support environment.
• Demonstrated skills in classroom management, student engagement and training.
• Ability to adapt career skills training content to meet the needs of student, grads and experienced alumni at various stages of their professional lives.
• Experience in program curriculum development (e.g. learning objectives, lesson plans, presentations, speaking notes) in career management skills and professional development especially in the post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated ability in marketing or public relations, including social media.
• Knowledge of Canadian workplace practices, job search strategies, applicant tracking systems and labor market trends.
• The two regular, full-time (35 hours per week) positions are available starting March 17, 2025.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate may be required to work at other Douglas College sites and attend off campus events.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.

NOTE : Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled continuously as submissions are received. We recommend applying early to ensure your application is considered before the posting closes.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02392SA

Position Title

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 05/05/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 10/09/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 2

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 16, 2024 to be given first consideration. Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement