Career Development Coordinator

New West College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Career Development Coordinator to empower graduates in their transition to the workforce. This role is pivotal in enhancing job readiness through personalized coaching, workshops, and employer engagement. By collaborating with students from enrollment to graduation, you'll help them navigate their career paths effectively. With a focus on building partnerships with local businesses, you will play a crucial role in generating employment opportunities. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to shaping successful futures for adult learners in a collaborative environment with ample professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dental Care

Extended Health Care

Flexible Schedule

On-site Parking

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in career services or employment counseling.
• Strong understanding of resume standards and job search strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to students in job search and career exploration.
• Conduct mock interviews and develop job readiness workshops.

Skills

Career Development

Employment Counseling

Resume Writing

Interview Preparation

Job Search Strategies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Career Development

Diploma in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual Conferencing Tools

Online Job Boards

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Career Development Coordinator from the Company New West College, this latest Career Development Coordinator job vacancy is located in the city Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6 located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Administrative field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

New West College is seeking a highly motivated and student-centered Career Development Coordinator to support our graduates' transition into the workforce. This role is central to enhancing student job readiness and employment success through personalized coaching, employer engagement, and ongoing career development programming.

You will work closely with students from the time they enroll through graduation and beyond, helping them prepare for and connect with employment opportunities in their chosen fields. This includes hands-on resume support, mock interviews, job search strategies, and building strong partnerships with employers and staffing agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Career Development Support (100%)

• Provide individualized support to students and recent graduates in all aspects of job search, including resume and cover letter development, job search techniques, and career exploration.
• Assist students in finding employment related to their program by offering targeted coaching and job placement support.
• Conduct mock interviews and provide practical tips and strategies to improve students' confidence and interview performance.
• Develop and deliver interactive job readiness workshops, including topics such as resume writing, networking, professional communication, and career planning.
• Plan, promote, and host on-site and virtual career fairs and employer panels to increase student exposure to potential job opportunities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses and staffing agencies to generate job leads, co-op placements, and employment pipelines for graduates.
• Maintain regular communication with students before and after graduation to offer continued career support and track employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with instructional and administrative staff to embed career readiness into program delivery.
• Keep current with labour market trends and employer expectations to ensure alignment with student job preparation.
• Maintain an up-to-date job placement tracking system and support employment outcome reporting for institutional accountability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Career Development, Human Services, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in career services, employment counseling, or job development—preferably in a post-secondary or training environment.
• Strong understanding of resume standards, interview preparation, and contemporary job search strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, online job boards, social media, and virtual conferencing tools.

Assets

• Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of Alberta's employment landscape and the private career college sector.
• Experience engaging employers, hosting events, and facilitating workshops or webinars.
• Familiarity with outcome-based education and adult learning models.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a student-focused, mission-driven team helping adult learners succeed in today's job market.
• Play a vital role in shaping employment outcomes for graduates.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities to grow professionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-09

Keywords : Calgary jobs

Closed Date : 2025-05-28