Career and Employment Liaison

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off between Christmas and NY

Job summary

NAIT is seeking a dynamic Career and Employment Liaison to support employer engagement and employment initiatives that connect students with industry and opportunities. Reporting to the Employer Relations Supervisor and working with Career Education and WIL Coordination Operations Supervisors, this role connects students, employers, programs, and internal partners.

You will lead Hiring Fairs and coordinate employer participation, registrations, and readiness, ensuring employers have the

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma; degree preferred in a related discipline.
• 3-5 years related professional work experience.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours or extended hours at varying times of the year.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hiring Fairs and employer recruitment activities, with focus on recruitment, registration, readiness, communications, participation, invoicing, and post-event reporting.
• Coordinate other employer recruitment activities, including Employer Information Sessions, to connect NAIT students and alumni.
• Serve as primary contact for employers seeking to connect with NAIT and act as liaison between program areas, Advancement, students, and prospective employers.
• Coordinate employer registration and job posting services, providing guidance and escalation where needed.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support employer recruitment and employment initiatives.
• Work with Marketing to identify effective approaches to promote employer services, including Symplicity.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster long-term engagement with NAIT and students.
• Summarize recruitment activity and event outcomes using surveys, registrations, and feedback.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Event coordination

Project coordination

Employer engagement

Organization

Office suite

Education

Post-secondary diploma, degree preferred

Tools

Symplicity

Orbis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we're passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

About the Opportunity

Please note: This is a temporary position ending on or before February 29, 2028, with the possibility of extension.

Are you passionate about connecting employers with NAIT students, building strong industry relationships, and creating meaningful recruitment opportunities?

NAIT is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Career and Employment Liaison to support employer engagement and employment initiatives that connect students with industry and employment opportunities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must include a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us what excites you about this opportunity and what interests you about contributing to this work at NAIT.

Reporting to the Employer Relations Supervisor, and working closely with the Career Education, and WIL Coordination Operations Supervisors respectively, this role acts as a key connector between students, employer partners, academic programs, and internal departments, creating meaningful engagement and recruitment opportunities.

As the Career and Employment Liaison, you'll use your organizational strengths to lead Hiring Fairs, coordinate employer recruitment activities, and support employers in connecting with NAIT students and alumni. A key part of the role is coordinating employer participation and readiness for Hiring Fairs, ensuring employers have the information and support they need to effectively participate. You'll also serve as a key point of contact for employers reaching out to NAIT, coordinating employer registrations and job postings, the online student job board, and ongoing relationships with employers and internal partners.

Key Responsibilities

• In coordination with internal stakeholders and employer partners, lead Hiring Fairs and other employer recruitment activities, with a particular focus on employer recruitment, registration, readiness, communications, participation, invoicing, and post-event reporting.

• Coordinate other employer recruitment activities, including Employer Information Sessions, that create opportunities for employers to connect with NAIT students and alumni.

• Serve as primary point of contact for employers seeking to connect with NAIT and act as a liaison between program areas, Advancement, students, and prospective employers.

• Coordinate employer registration and job posting services, providing guidance and exercising judgment where employer or posting requirements require review or escalation.

• Collaborate with internal partners to support employer recruitment and employment initiatives.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to identify effective approaches to promote employer services, including Symplicity, to external and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain positive and ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to create and foster long-term engagement with NAIT and our students.

• Carry out additional project priorities as required, including activities such as Symplicity audits, data analytics, and Employer Services/Student Employment website updates.

• Summarize recruitment activity and event outcomes through available metrics, including surveys, electronic registration, and student and employer feedback.

Skills & Abilities

• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage students, alumni, internal teams, and employer partners.

• Demonstrates adaptability and professionalism in collaborative environments.

• Event & Project Coordination: Proven experience leading event planning and coordination, with the ability to consider and coordinate the employer experience for recruitment and engagement activities such as Hiring Fairs. Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Employer Recruitment & Engagement: General awareness of industry and sector-based hiring and recruitment processes, including how employer needs and recruitment practices vary across industries. Understands the value proposition of employer engagement for both employers and NAIT programs and can build productive relationships across stakeholder groups.

• Organization & Problem Solving: Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple employer-facing activities, requirements, communications, and timelines while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.

• Digital Literacy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to effectively use employer relationship, recruitment, and student employment systems. Experience with Symplicity, Orbis, or similar platforms would be an asset.

• Career & Student Employment Knowledge: General understanding of career development, student employment, and the supports students may need to prepare for and navigate recruitment opportunities.

• Service Coordination: Ability to coordinate employer-facing services across multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear handoffs, consistent communication, and follow-through while navigating different needs and responsibilities.

• Ability to work effectively in an open-area work environment.

• Ability to manage a heavy workload and withstand high noise levels (event-based, not ongoing).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma, degree preferred in a related discipline.

• 3-5 years of related professional work experience.

• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours or extended hours at varying times of the year.

• Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS), or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Classification – Coordinator l

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Remuneration: Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range for this job posting is : $67,746.44 - $90,789.29

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by a recognized agency in Canada - Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca.

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB). We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations please connect with us at [e-mail].