Practicum Coordinator

ABM College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM College is seeking a Practicum Coordinator to support students and alumni by securing practicum placements and coordinating career development activities. The role focuses on building employer linkages, guiding resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies to enhance employment outcomes.

You will establish partnerships with community groups, collect labor market information, maintain alumni employment records, and perform general recruitment and administrative duties in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (HR, Social Work, Marketing, Psychology, or Project Management).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Employment Counsellor / Recruiter in a recruitment setting.
• Strong marketing and project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to connect clients with employers and build networks.
• Self-motivated, self-directed and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Find practicum placements for students and alumni.
• Devise and manage professional development activities (resume writing, interview prep, job search strategies).
• Establish linkages with community groups, agencies, businesses and other employers.
• Collect labor market information on job opportunities and skills requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of alumni employment.
• Perform general recruitment and administrative duties.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Social Work/Marketing/Psychology/Project Management

Job description

Job Position:

Practicum Coordinator

ABM College is currently looking for a highly competent, energetic, and exceptionally motivated Practicum Coordinator.

Company Overview:

ABM College is one of the leading career training institutions in Alberta and Ontario. Throughout its history, ABM College has provided students with professional training, academic knowledge, and the right skill-set to meet employment market demands.

Essential Job Duties:

• Find practicum placements for the students and alumni.


• Devise, organize and manage professional development strategies for the students and alumni, like job search strategies, resume writing (individual or group setting), and preparing for job interviews and others.


• Establish linkages with community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations as potential employers.


• Collect labor market information about job opportunities, skill requirements, and other occupational information.


• Maintain accurate records of alumni's employment.


• Perform general recruitment and administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree graduate (HR, Social Work, Marketing, Psychology, Project Management).


• At least 2 years work experience as Employment Counsellor / Recruiter in a recruitment agency.


• Strong marketing and project management skills.


• Proven records of establishing linkages to the employers and employment of the clients.


• Self-motivated and self-directed.


• Result oriented.

Job Type:

Full-time