Career Consultant

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa invites applications for a Career Consultant to deliver a full suite of career development services to students. Reporting to the Manager Career Development, you will work with academic departments and Career Services to provide guidance on employment resources, job search, and employability skills.

The role requires strong communication, program development experience, and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have experience developing and delivering career development programs and services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, plus time-management and organizational abilities.
• Experience delivering employability skills workshops and one-on-one career advising.
• Experience designing training programs for students or volunteers.
• Detailed knowledge of the University’s academic programs.
• Knowledge of labour market data and trends.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy: email, databases, word processing, contact management and spreadsheets.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a full suite of career development services for students.
• Collaborate with academic departments and Career Services team.
• Provide timely, knowledgeable career advice to students, staff and faculty.
• Help direct students to appropriate support resources.
• Represent the Career Services office professionally.

Skills

Career development

Communication skills

Employability workshops

One-on-one advising

Training programs

Labour market data

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 years)

Certified Career Development Practitioner designation

Job description

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If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal “unionized” candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number: J0926-0220
Job Title: Career Consultant
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department: Career Services
Job Category: Student Services
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 28/09/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 05/10/2026
Salary (with Salary Rate): 73,897.00 - 80,777.00/Year
Assignment Duration From: 02/11/2026
Employee Group: CUPE 2424
Salary Level: 8PE
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 02/11/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager Career Development, the Career Consultant is responsible for the development and delivery of a full suite of career development services and programs for students in assigned faculties and for the central Career Services office. The Career Consultant works collaboratively with academic departments and with the Career Services team to integrate career development into the student experience. The Career Consultant is a multi-functional position providing clear, accurate and concise career and employment information to students, staff, faculty and the wider Carleton University community. The incumbent is responsible for providing timely, knowledgeable advice on student employment-related issues, job searching resources, and for helping to direct students to the appropriate support and resources. The Career Consultant is an integral member of the central Career Services office and as such is expected to present a positive, knowledgeable, professional reflection of the office and its services at all times.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in developing and implementing career development programs and services.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in addition to excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Must have prior experience with the development and delivery of employability skills workshops and in providing one-on-one advice regarding employability skills.
• Have experience in developing and delivering training programs for students and/or volunteer employees.
• Detailed knowledge of the academic programs offered at the University is a requirement.
• Knowledge of labour market data and trends is essential.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be computer literate and able to use email, databases, and word-processing, contact management and spread sheet software.
• Attention to detail is important for all aspects of the position.

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• 4 year degree in a relevant program (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Business with concentration in Human Resources). Certified Career Development Practitioner designation is an asset.
• Four years of experience in employment advising preferably in a university environment.

Experience developing and implementing student programs and experience developing and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders is required.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.