Employment Specialist- Hamilton

triOS College; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

triOS College is hiring an Employment Specialist to source corporate leads, promote graduates, and deliver employment readiness workshops in a hybrid Hamilton setting. You will build ongoing relationships with employers and coordinate campus events to support student placements.

The role requires 3+ years in recruitment/training, strong presentation skills, and willingness to travel. Immediate start with base salary plus performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Business or Career Development.
• Minimum three (3) years of recruitment experience (placements) or business development.
• Three (3) years of experience training/teaching adults in career management and one-to-one counseling.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of employment search techniques, career management, training needs analysis, and one-to-one counseling techniques.
• Labour market trends and information.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Internet, and email.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Actively contact corporate employers to source leads for job/internship opportunities and on-campus visits to speak to students.
• Promote graduates, events and market trends to businesses.
• Deliver corporate presentations to organize on triOS graduates.
• Build and maintain relationships through follow-up to convert leads to internships.
• Attend networking events, association meetings, trade shows, and career fairs.
• Coordinate with Marketing to invite employers to events like Career Fairs and Lunch and Learns.
• Develop an account base using College Corporate Administration System, magazines, newspapers, directories, and the web.
• Collaborate with employers to review programs for Ministry approvals.
• Deliver new student orientation as scheduled.
• Lead one-hour Employment Ready workshops in-class for goal setting and expectations.
• Meet job placement and internship targets as defined by Management.
• Work with Marketing to craft student success stories and graduate/employer references.
• Duties may include other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Business development

Adult education/training

Presentation skills

Employment search techniques

Labour market knowledge

MS Office/Email/Internet

Organization & problem-solving

Driver's license & travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Sciences

Post-secondary education in Education

Post-secondary education in Psychology

Post-secondary education in Business or Career Development

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Email

Job description

Join the Future of Education – Where Passion Meets Purpose

At triOS and Eastern College, we don't just help students become job-ready graduates – we ignite futures. We're seeking kindred spirits who believe that learning can change lives.

As a Canadian-owned private career college, our vision is bold, our mission is clear, and our values run deep. Integrity, dedication, readiness, and respect aren't just words – they shape every classroom experience, every team meeting, and every morning coffee.

We're looking for people who:

• Lead with integrity — You do what you say you'll do.
• Show up with heart — You bring your best to students and colleagues alike.
• Embrace growth — You're always learning, always evolving.

If this sounds like you, you might be exactly who we're looking for.

We're not just hiring, we're building a community of educators and professionals who care deeply, dream boldly, and laugh often. If you're searching for meaningful work that values your contribution, we invite you to apply.

We're proud to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the first time, based entirely on what our own employees say about their experience working here.

triOS Education Group has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, and has held Platinum Club status for 10 years running, a distinction reserved for organizations demonstrating sustained excellence in leadership, innovation, culture, and long-term growth.

Job Title:

Employment Specialist

Location:

Hybrid role, Hamilton Campus - 20 Hughson St S, Suite 800 , Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; flexibility required.

Start Date:

Immediately

Compensation:

Base salary of $52,500, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

What you will be doing:

• Actively contact corporate employers to source out leads for job/internship opportunities and possible on-campus visits to speak to students.
• Contact businesses to promote graduates, events and understanding market trends.
• Conduct corporate presentations to organize on triOS graduates.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships through frequent follow-up contact to course out leads for internships.
• Attend networking events, association meetings, trade shows, and career fairs.
• Work with Marketing to arrange for employers to attend events: Career Fairs, Lunch and Learns
• Develop an extensive account base using XCAS – College Corporate AdministrationSystem (Corporate Accounts), magazines & newspapers, directories, and the internet
• Develop relationships with employers to review and support programs for approval submission to Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities.
• Deliver new student orientation as per schedule.
• Deliver one hour in-class Employment Ready workshops for the students setting out goals, objectives, directives, and expectations.
• Meet job placement and internship targets as defined by Management.
• Work with Marketing to develop student success stories, graduate profiles, and graduate/employer references.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the role expectations if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

What you bring to the position:

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Business or Career Development.
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience in recruitment (proven experience with placements), and/or business development.
• Demonstrated three (3) years of experience training/teaching adults in career management and employment facilitation and one to one counseling.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of employment search techniques, career management competencies, training needs analysis, and one-to-one counseling techniques.
• Labour market trends and information.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Internet, and email.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

A criminal background check will be required for the selected candidate.

We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about triOS College, visit our website: www.triOS.com