Skilled Tech & Trades Recruitment Associate

Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology; Timmins; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern College is seeking a Skilled Tech and Trades Recruitment Associate to enhance student recruitment efforts. The role involves liaising with educators, managing recruitment events, and entering leads into a CRM. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in a relevant field and experience in marketing or event planning. The College offers a supportive working environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Generous vacation and holiday closure

Group insurance benefits

Relocation expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in marketing, promotion, or event planning.
• Experience with budget management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with secondary school educators and industry contacts to recruit students.
• Planning and coordinating major College marketing events.
• Collecting and entering leads into the CRM.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Two-year diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Human Services, Trades and Technology

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office Suite

Job description

Northern College is seeking a Skilled Tech and Trades Recruitment Associate in our Student Recruitment department. The successful candidate will be able to work in a team setting, be organized and proficient with MS Office Suite, with advanced PowerPoint skills. Experience using a customer relationship management tool is considered an asset, as well as experience in the technology and/or skilled trades industry sector, sales, or related lead generation fields.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces—students, employees, and community members alike. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, continually working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment. We offer top-tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees, along with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors, and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and External Relations, the successful candidate will serve as a primary recruitment contact and ongoing liaison between the College and prospective students, current students, industry partners, community groups, secondary schools, and other influencers. This role involves matters related to application for admission, program information, course details, and college services.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Liaising with secondary school educators, industry contacts, upgrading/adult education centres, and other influencers to collect leads and recruit students into Northern College’s skilled trades and technology programs.
2. Visiting high schools within the Northern College catchment area, throughout Northern Ontario, and into Northwestern Quebec (other regions may be required) for grade 11/12 presentations, parent-teacher events, Grade 10 career classes, co-op presentations, career and education fairs, and follow-up visits.
3. Assisting with the planning, coordinating, logistics, and implementation of major College marketing events (e.g., career fairs at local high schools).
4. Collecting and entering leads from prospective students and influencers into the CRM (e.g., Salesforce) promptly.
5. Managing recruitment travel budgets during the recruitment cycle, including preparation, maintenance, and review.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What You Will Need To Be Considered

1. Two-year diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Human Services, Trades and Technology, or a related/relevant field.
2. Minimum of three years’ experience in marketing, promotion, making presentations, career counseling, budget management, project management, or event planning management.
3. Experience collaborating on projects.
4. Experience with budget management, project management, or event planning management.

What Northern Has To Offer

1. Defined benefit pension plan.
2. Professional development opportunities.
3. Wellness programs.
4. Employee Assistance Program.
5. Tuition assistance.
6. Generous vacation and holiday closure.
7. Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.).
8. Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s commitment to reconciliation, the College encourages applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply. Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

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

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/.