Senior Job Developer

NORQUEST COLLEGE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Accessibility accommodations

Job summary

NorQuest College is seeking a Senior Job Developer to lead and expand work-integrated learning opportunities with employer partners. The role focuses on building relationships, mentoring other developers, and aligning student roles with program requirements for employability skills development.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and accessible practices, with a six-month term potentially extending. It requires strong communication and organizational skills, plus a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in education, human resources, management or relevant field.
• 3–5 years in post-secondary or hiring/recruiting with employability skills experience.
• Experience developing employer relationships and providing mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Research labour-market trends and employer-partner opportunities for WIL.
• Build and maintain employer-partner relationships through outreach and site visits.
• Collaborate with employer-partners to design student roles aligning with program requirements.
• Guide employer-partners through WIL requirements and placement expectations.
• Support students and colleagues with individualized conversations and career tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Equity & inclusion awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or degree in education/human resources/management

Career Development Certificate (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Moodle

Career-development technology

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Job Developer (1862)

NorQuesters are difference makers, and we’re searching for an individual dedicated to making a difference to join our Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre (WILCEC) team as a Senior Job Developer. The successful candidate will passionately advance student learning and success; build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships with employer-partners; dependably support students and colleagues; and lead from where they are to strengthen consistent, high-quality WIL experiences.

This is a six month term with the possibility of extension depending on funding. The term concludes April 30, 2027.

This position is the primary point of contact for employer-partners and creates work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities that develop students’ employability skills, career tools, and readiness for employment while meeting employer-partner needs. The Senior Job Developer also provides mentorship, advice, and problem-solving support to other Job Developers to promote standardized processes and strong stakeholder experiences.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Research labour-market trends, open roles, and prospective employer-partners to identify and create WIL opportunities.
• Build and maintain employer-partner relationships through outreach, referrals, networking, site visits, tours, and ongoing partnership development.
• Collaborate with employer-partners to design meaningful student roles that meet program requirements and provide opportunities to develop relevant skills and experience.
• Guide employer-partners through WIL requirements, including, documentation, training, and placement expectations.
• Complete pre-placement site visits, support supervisors, and troubleshoot concerns in collaboration with WIL Career Coaches to help ensure safe, successful experiences.
• Advocate for student employment and help employer-partners remove barriers for equity-seeking students through anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and accessible practices.
• Support students before, during, and after WIL through individualized conversations, career-development tools, workshops, barrier reduction, and referrals.
• Mentor and support other Job Developers by sharing expertise, navigating processes, solving problems, and strengthening consistency across WILCEC.
• Lead or contribute to data management, reporting, process development, team initiatives, events, and strategic priorities across WILCEC.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A diploma or degree in education, human resources, management or relevant field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 3-5 years of experience in post-secondary environment or hiring and recruiting environment with knowledge of employability skills and career development techniques and strategies
• Experience developing employer relationships, networking, and creating opportunities that respond to both organizational and learner needs.
• Experience providing mentorship, guidance, or peer support.
• Experience advising and supporting diverse learners, including immigrants, international students, students with disabilities, and English-language learners.
• Excellent one-to-one communication, group facilitation, interpersonal, and rapport-building skills.
• Knowledge of labour-market trends, employability skills, and workplace expectations.
• Strong organization, accuracy, judgement, diplomacy, and the ability to assess situations and determine when to act independently or seek support.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products; experience with PeopleSoft, Moodle, and employability or career-development technology is an asset.
• A Career Development Certificate is an asset.
• A valid driver’s licence and the willingness and ability to travel to employer-partner locations.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

• A passion for student success, workforce relevance, and creating high-quality learning experiences.
• A relationship-focused approach that balances student learning, program requirements, and employer-partner needs.
• The confidence and professionalism to initiate outreach, make connections, and represent NorQuest College with external partners.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership style grounded in mentorship, shared problem-solving, and consistency.
• Tact, diplomacy, and sound judgement when navigating complex student, employer, or placement situations.
• A commitment to equity, anti-racism, accessibility, decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization in student and employer engagement.
• Flexibility, initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to adapt, learn new technologies, and find ways forward.
• Recognition that we are greater than they and that our collective work supports WILCEC and the college.

SALARY:

AUPE Band Level 8 | Advisor II | $2,590 - $3,364 bi-weekly reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full time, term position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). For more information regarding the AUPE Collective Agreement, please check out this link.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is required they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

We encourage applicants toinclude the assessment certificate as part of your application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to [e-mail] .