Co-op Job Developer

Ilac; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ILAC Education Group in Vancouver seeks a motivated Co-op Job Developer to secure meaningful co-op opportunities for students. You will build employer relationships, identify roles in Digital Marketing, Web Development, and International Business Management, and guide students through placement processes.

The role is placement-focused with compensation tied to successful student placements, requiring strong networking, organization, and bilingual or multilingual capabilities as an asset.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in employer engagement, career services, recruitment, sales, business development, co-op/internship coordination, student services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with employers, clients, or industry partners.
• Experience supporting career planning, job searching, recruitment, or employment placement is an asset.
• Strong networking, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with databases, CRM systems, or student information systems is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills; additional languages are an asset.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively with employers, students, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Availability to attend employer meetings, networking events, career fairs, and off-campus events.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to understand their skills, experience, interests, and career goals.
• Identify suitable co-op opportunities and actively connect students with potential employers.
• Match students with positions that align with their academic program.
• Follow up with students throughout the application and interview process.
• Proactively identify and contact businesses and organizations that may have co-op hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers across Vancouver.
• Generate new co-op opportunities through cold outreach, networking, referrals, events, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between students and employers.
• Coordinate the placement process from initial employer contact through to successful student placement.
• Maintain accurate records of students, employers, applications, interviews, and placements.
• Prepare regular reports on student placement numbers and employer engagement.
• Ensure placements meet applicable college policies and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and facilitate career workshops, employer sessions, networking events, and job-search activities.
• Stay informed about Vancouver's labour market, hiring trends, and industries relevant to our programs.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Relationship-management

Organizational skills

Independence / teamwork

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Vacancy: This posting is for a new position

Compensation: Commission Based

The Company:

ILAC Education Group is an industry leader with a mission to change lives through education and create opportunities for international students to achieve their dreams.

For over 28 years, ILAC has offered thousands of international students an immersive learning experience with award-winning English language programs, cultural diversity, exceptional customer service and beautiful campuses in Toronto and Vancouver.

ILAC offerings include high school, in-person and online language training, summer camps, pathways to higher education in Canada and the US, study & work programs, language testing centres, and student housing.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and results-oriented Co-op Job Developer to help our students secure meaningful co-op employment opportunities in Vancouver.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about student success, career development, networking, and connecting people with employment opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with employers, identifying job opportunities, supporting students through the placement process, and successfully matching qualified students with co-op positions.

This is a placement-focused role, with compensation directly tied to successful student outcomes.

Compensation

Compensation will be fee based, for every student successfully placed into a co-op position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for actively developing and identifying co-op opportunities specifically within the Digital Marketing, Web Development, and International Business Management fields.

Duties

• Work directly with students to understand their skills, experience, interests, and career goals.
• Identify suitable co-op opportunities and actively connect students with potential employers.
• Match students with positions that align with their academic program.
• Follow up with students throughout the application and interview process.
• Proactively identify and contact businesses and organizations that may have co-op hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers across Vancouver.
• Generate new co-op opportunities through cold outreach, networking, referrals, events, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between students and employers.
• Coordinate the placement process from initial employer contact through to successful student placement.
• Maintain accurate records of students, employers, applications, interviews, and placements.
• Prepare regular reports on student placement numbers and employer engagement.
• Ensure placements meet applicable college policies and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and facilitate career workshops, employer sessions, networking events, and job-search activities.
• Stay informed about Vancouver's labour market, hiring trends, and industries relevant to our programs.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of experience in employer engagement, career services, recruitment, sales, business development, co-op/internship coordination, student services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building professional relationships with employers, clients, or industry partners.
• Experience supporting individuals with career planning, job searching, recruitment, or employment placement is an asset.
• Strong networking, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with databases, CRM systems, or student information systems is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills; additional languages are an asset.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively with employers, students, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Availability to attend employer meetings, networking events, career fairs, and off-campus events.

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.