Career Preparation Coordinator

Robertson College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Alberta seeks a Career Preparation Coordinator to facilitate career preparation courses and support students in their employment journey. The ideal candidate will mentor students, provide career advice, and maintain relationships with employers. Experience in customer service and a genuine interest in student development are essential. Join us to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Paid time off for cultural celebrations

Qualifications

• Genuine positive interest in mentoring and supporting students.
• Experience in customer service or post-secondary education setting.
• Understanding of Canadian labour market.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Career Preparation course and guide students.
• Support students in creating strong résumés and preparing for interviews.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers and practicum hosts.

Skills

Mentorship

Customer service experience

Relationship building

Networking

Job readiness coaching

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

Overview

As a Career Preparation Coordinator, you will facilitate the Career Preparation course, coordinate practicum placements, and coach students on their employment journey. Reporting to the Workforce Team Leads, you will engage with students early in their programs, guiding them toward meaningful employment during and after their studies. Your role includes coaching, mentoring, and supporting learners in career development, as well as coordinating practicums for those who have not yet secured employment in their field. Building strong relationships with students and industry partners will be key to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Career Preparation course in Brightspace (D2L), coaching and guiding students to develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct themselves professionally during practicum placements.
• Support students and graduates in creating strong résumés and cover letters, and provide interview preparation through various methods (phone, web, email, in person).
• Coach graduates on effective job search strategies and prepare them to interview confidently and professionally in their chosen field.
• Perform departmental duties as required, including reporting and supporting student/graduate employment initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with prospective employers, practicum hosts, recruiting agencies, job centers, and public/private sector organizations.
• Research and recommend agencies or organizations that meet Robertson College’s practicum requirements.
• Deliver a 100% practicum placement rate and strive to achieve training-related employment outcomes aligned with College expectations.
• Provide career advice and resources, helping students and graduates identify strengths, overcome employment barriers, and develop job readiness, job search, and long-term career management skills.

Qualifications

• A genuine positive interest in being a mentor, coach, guide and advocate for our students.
• Experience in customer service and/or post-secondary education setting.
• An understanding of careers within healthcare, business, community services and technology is an asset.
• Experience with Brightspace, D2L is an asset.
• Entry-level experience in job readiness coaching (recruitment/hiring process, job search, interview preparation, resume/cover letters) and an eager willingness to develop these skills through team training opportunities, and how Robertson College provides these services to students/grads.
• Passion and ability to promote Robertson graduates to practicum and employer partners.
• Knowledgeable about the Canadian labour market.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• An understanding of the needs of a diverse student population and how to interact effectively with a multicultural student body.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and coordinate tasks to meet results in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work location: In-person Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton

Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyways! Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement.

Why Work With Us

Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our inclusive work environment and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We embrace our teams differences and know that diversity in our team is the strength that drives our success. We want you to feel welcomed, energized, challenged, and engaged while having fun. Come and grow with us! If you are someone who loves the highs and lows of doing meaningful work with like-minded team members, we’d like to hear from you! If you would like to request reasonable accommodations for the interview process, please let us know.

Having a deep understanding of the demands of the modern workforce is integral to what we offer our learners. That is why internally, we place such value on building a work culture that is flexible and adaptive to the changing world of work. Our 4 day work week gives some of our team members a #MeDay each week to invest in themselves. We also seek out diversity in our team. We #CelebrateEverything and encourage team members to take paid time off to celebrate their cultural, religious, and spiritual holidays. Our team is intentionally talent-dense - our strength lies in the differences in backgrounds and expertise that we each bring to the table.

As a company we are committed to uplifting indigenous voices, respecting traditional lands, raising awareness and working in collaboration with Indigenous partners in the spirit of reconciliation.

We acknowledge that our campus located in Winnipeg is on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands and waters of Anishinaabe [AH - NISH - AH - NAH – BAY], Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene (DEN-EH) peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation located on Treaty 3.

In Alberta, We acknowledge Robertson College is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai (Gay-aynah), Piikani (Pe-gun-ee)), the Tsuut’ina (soot-tin-a), the Iyarhe (E-a-hey) Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

In Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place, traveling route and home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsuut’ina, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliné, Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inuit.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.