Employment Services Specialist

BPP Lyceum Education Group; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprott Shaw College in Kamloops is seeking an Employment Services Specialist to support students and graduates in navigating career journeys, securing opportunities, and building futures. You will deliver coaching, workshops, CV writing and interview prep, and build strong ties with local employers to create opportunities and partnerships.

You will track outcomes, report on progress, and help graduates stay connected for ongoing guidance and support.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or diploma in a related field and practical experience in employment services.
• Experience coaching or advising individuals through career transitions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and data/reporting accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide career coaching and employment support to students and graduates.
• Deliver career development workshops and student success training.
• Support students with CV writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and career planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers to identify employment opportunities for graduates.
• Promote graduate talent through employer outreach and networking activities.
• Track graduate employment outcomes and maintain accurate employment records and reporting.
• Support graduation activities and student exit processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure graduates receive ongoing guidance and support until employment is secured.

Skills

Career coaching

Relationship-building

Data reporting

MS Office

Multitasking

Career transitions

Education

Degree in Career Development / Employment Counselling / HR / Education / Psychology / Social Services

Job description

Job Title: Employment Services Specialist

Location: Kamloops

Full-time:

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their career goals?We're looking for an experienced and motivated Employment Services Specialist to support students and graduates as they navigate their career journeys, secure employment opportunities, and build successful futures. Working closely with students, employers, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in improving employment outcomes and strengthening industry partnerships.

What you'll be doing

• Provide career coaching and employment support to students and graduates.
• Deliver career development workshops and student success training.
• Support students with CV writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and career planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers to identify employment opportunities for graduates.
• Promote graduate talent through employer outreach and networking activities.
• Track graduate employment outcomes and maintain accurate employment records and reporting.
• Support graduation activities and student exit processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure graduates receive ongoing guidance and support until employment is secured.

What we're looking for

• A degree, diploma, or certification in Career Development, Employment Counselling, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Social Services, or a related field.
• At least two years' experience in career development, employability, recruitment, student support, or employment services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience coaching, advising, or supporting individuals through career transitions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate data and reporting records.

We'd especially love to hear from you if you have experience in:

• Career coaching or employment counselling
• Higher education or adult learning environments
• Recruitment or talent acquisition
• Student services or employability programmes
• Employer engagement and business development
• Graduate placement or workforce development initiatives

Why join Sprott Shaw College?

Sprott Shaw College (part of Lyceum Education Group) provides hand-on, quality training in numerous high-growth employment areas. Our experienced instructors are professionals in their industry that strive to go the extra mile for their students.

It is a great time to join us, as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. Brilliantly, you can study any Lyceum Group courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.

They will also undergo the relevant background and country specific checks.