Co-op Coordinator

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days vacation

Health and dental plan

Pension plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

BCIT’s Centre for Workplace Education is seeking a temporary, full-time Co-operative Education (Co-op) Coordinator to coordinate the full-cycle recruitment and delivery of co-op student programs and work terms, evaluate outcomes, and support the ongoing academic development of co-op education programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), 3–5 years in post-secondary coop or five years in employment services, teaching experience, and strong communication, planning and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree is preferred
• Three years’ experience in a post-secondary Cooperative Education operating environment or five years’ experience in the employment services field dealing directly with clients and employers
• Teaching and curriculum development experience at the post-secondary level
• Knowledge of post-secondary technology and trades programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning, organization, coordination and follow up skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of labour market trends and industry practices relevant to student employment and work-integrated learning
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Client service oriented and able to work in a multi-union environment
• Proficient in MS Office, LMS and placement databases
• Extensive marketing experience
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Knowledge of provincial, federal, and international employment policies an asset
• A valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Educating students in career planning through teaching pre-employment within BCIT course programming
• Providing career counselling and guiding students’ reflection on the on-the-job learning to support career development
• Ensuring relevancy and quality of work terms through site visit check-ins with students and employers
• Advocating for students and mediating concerns as they arise in work terms
• Initiates, engages and supports activities to bring awareness of co-op programs to admitted BCIT students
• Soliciting employers for new and recurring student employment opportunities
• Maintaining relationships with faculty, staff, students, external community and industry associations
• Participating actively in planning and development of co-op education and work-integrated learning programs and department activities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Initiative

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management Systems

Placement databases

Job description

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Centre for Workplace Education is looking for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Co-operative Education (Co-op) Coordinator to coordinate the full-cycle recruitment and delivery of co-op student programsand student work terms in relevant industry positions, evaluate co-op and work-integrated learning ( WIL ) outcomes, and support the ongoing academic development of co-op education programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educating students in career planning through teaching pre-employment within BCIT course programming.
• Providing career counselling and guiding students’ reflection of on the job learning to support career development and exploration
• Ensuring relevancy and quality of work terms through site visit check ins with students and employers
• Advocating for students and mediating concerns as they arise in work terms
• Initiates, engages and supports the activities to bring awareness of co-op programs to admitted BCIT students in select programs
• Soliciting employers for new and recurring student employment opportunities
• Maintaining relationships with faculty, staff, students, external community and industry associations
• Participating actively in planning and development of co-op education and work integrated learning ( WIL ) programs and department activities for the Centre for Workplace Education

The Co-op Coordinator must maintain communication with students, employers, internal program areas, industryoriented associations and others involved in the co-op education processwith a pan-institutional mindset. The successful candidate must also be able to work flexible hours, at multiple BCIT campuses and travel on occasion.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a post-secondary Cooperative Education operating environment or five years’ experience in the employment services field dealing directly with clients and employers, or equivalent
• Teaching and curriculum development experience at the post-secondary level
• Knowledge of post-secondary technology and trades programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation)
• Planning, organization, coordination and follow up skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of labour market trends, employer workforce needs, and industry practices relevant to student employment and work‑integrated learning
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to influence across a variety of internal and external interested parties,
• Ability to proactively take initiative, contribute to program planning and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Client service oriented and able to work collegially within a multi-union environment
• Proficient in computer applications including MS Office, learning management systems and placement databases
• Extensive marketing experience
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Knowledge of provincial, federal, and international employment and labour policies an asset
• A valid driver’s license and the use of a dependable vehicle is required

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please Contact us using our contact form . Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and learn more about how we hire .

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary range: $69,006 - $120,460 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Department 2

Department 2 AGILE & Work Integrated Learning

Campus Location

Campus Location Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
  • I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.