Senior Career Services Specialist

West Coast University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Career Services Specialist to enhance the graduate job placement process. In this impactful role, you will guide students through resume development, interviewing skills, and networking opportunities, ensuring they are well-prepared for their careers. You will also coordinate career job fairs and build strong relationships with local employers to secure job placements for graduates. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in students' lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in career services or higher education required.
• Experience in healthcare recruitment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with resume development and interviewing skills.
• Coordinate career job fairs and employer site visits.
• Develop relationships with local employers for student placements.

Skills

Resume Development

Interviewing Skills

Networking

Customer Service

Career Counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Bachelor's Degree in Administration

Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Senior Career Services Specialist for a certified Great Place to Work, you will coordinate the graduate student job placement process to meet student, alumni, institutional and industry needs; place students in jobs applicable to their field of study; assist students with the job search process, including teaching workshops and critiquing resumes. Coordinate Career Job Fairs with related employer representatives/groups. Provide excellent customer service to current and graduating students in accordance with the mission and purpose of the university.

You will make an impact by:

• Assisting students with resume development, interviewing skills, proper demeanor, attire and other related areas to ensure and support successful graduating student employment in accordance with the mission and purpose of the university.
• Proactively developing Career Services relationships with local employers through in-person visits and correspondence. Arranging for interviews and placements of student graduates. Securing employment for a predetermined number of student grads per week into new positions with local employers.
• Conducting employment workshops on such topics as resume writing, finding a job/internship, networking, preparing for interviews, improving job performance, and other topics as needed.
• Conducting mock interviews for students.
• Coordinating career job fair events; conducting employer site visits to campus; promoting program visits to students and faculty; greeting employers, assisting with set-up as needed, and debriefing with employers to assess satisfaction and discuss improvements.
• Assisting with resolving routine to moderately complex student employment and career issues, questions and problems.
• Developing and maintaining a database and network of employers for employment opportunities through a variety of means.
• Working closely with program employers, developing new job leads, and coordinating employment opportunities of graduates with employers.
• Addressing employer concerns and removing barriers to student hiring in the workplace.
• Developing and delivering classroom presentations on industry trends, labor market information, employment preparation, and other related topics as requested by faculty.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in education, administration, business management, student personnel, or related field required.

Your Experience Includes:

• Two to three years of directly related experience or a minimum of three years prior experience in a higher education setting such as career services, advising preferably in healthcare or healthcare recruitment background.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.