Student Talent Coach

Brock University; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Fixed-term contract position

Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a Student Talent Coach to support co-op students in their job search and work-term success through coaching, engagement strategies, and industry advocacy.

You will apply knowledge of 40+ co‑op programs, labour market trends, and the hiring cycle to coach and mentor students, track progress, and collaborate with faculty and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in a relevant discipline (HR, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or Education).
• Experience with co-op/internship programs, sales/marketing, HR or recruiting.
• Knowledge of Brock co-op programs, recruitment, hiring cycle.
• Knowledge of labour market trends for co-op programs.
• Proficient with MS Office, databases, web apps and social media.
• Strong communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate co-op students in job search and work-term success.
• Coach students on skill development using labour market insights.
• Conduct reflection and labour market analysis to guide goals.
• Continuously assess needs, provide solutions, and track progress.
• Collaborate with Talent Development Specialist and teams to improve talent profiles.
• Support students facing difficulties with job search or on‑the‑job performance.
• Collaborate with Faculty to keep students engaged during the process.
• Maintain student information databases for qualitative/quantitative data.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Public speaking

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/Marketing/Communications/Psychology/Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Databases

Web applications

Social media

Internet search engines

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Student Talent Coaching and Engagement, the Student Talent Coach is responsible for supporting co-op students job search and work-term success through executive-style coaching, persuasion and engagement strategies and advocating for students to the industry. The Student Talent Coach will share their expertise with co-op students throughout their program by having a thorough understanding of the academic curriculum of over 40 co-op programs, and an extensive working knowledge of labour market trends and skills required by the industry.

Fixed-term contract expected to conclude in May 2027

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate co-op students effectively through their co-op job search and on job performance that will meet our student co-op employment rate and work-term success rate;
• Effectively coach students with their skill development by applying thorough understanding of labour market trends and academic curriculum;
• Conduct critical reflection and labour market analysis to help students establish realistic expectations of their goals for skill development;
• Continuously assess students’ needs, provide solutions, and track progress;
• Collaborate with the Talent Development Specialist and Talent Partnerships Consultant teams to understand talent profiles, provide feedback, and identify improvements;
• Support students encountering difficulties with job search process and/or on job performance by establishing and implementing an action plan;
• Collaborate with Faculty to keep co-op students engaged through the co-op job search process;
• Maintain the student information database for qualitative and quantitative information on students’ skill development and engagement level;
• Participate, represent, and support work-related activities that require attendance outside of normal working hours for events, including but not limited to:
• Ontario Universities Fair – Toronto; Spring Open House – on campus; Fall Open House – on campus; Faculty Events.

Please note: Travel to locations that may not be accessible by public transportation is an essential component of this position; access to a reliable means of transportation is required.

Key Skills and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or Education;
• Relevant experience with co-op/internship programs, sales and marketing, human resources, and/or recruiting, preferably in an educational setting;
• Knowledge of all Brock co-op programs, recruitment, human resources, talent acquisition, on campus recruitment and the hiring cycle;
• Knowledge of industry trends and labour market demand for all co-op programs;
• Solid computer competency including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, web applications, social media, and internet search engines;
• Advanced communications skills (verbal, written and interpersonal), including professional public speaking, and a keen ability to "sell";
• Ability to work with diverse groups, advising, coaching, and strategizing career planning objectives;
• Ability to coach, mentor, persuade, and motivate students with strong social and emotional intelligence;
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to leverage existing resources to solve problems;
• Proven ability to organize and handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously and independently.

Preferred or Asset Skills

• Valid G-class Driver’s License;
• Completion of Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Certificate.

Salary and Total Rewards

• Job Grade: L;
• Salary Scale: ($67,721- $108,353);
• Target Hiring Range: $66,817 - $68,000*;

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
• Fixed-term contract position.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world‑class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full‑time faculty members and researchers, Brock’s robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co‑op programs. Explore more at brocku.ca.