WIL & Co-op Career Advisor

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University invites applications for a Work Integrated Learning Advisor in Halifax, NS. The role delivers advising and support to WIL/Co-op students, helping them secure employment and meet academic requirements across multiple programs.

You will develop curricula, coordinate career education and professional development, monitor student progress, and collaborate with faculty, employers and campus partners. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 18 months with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, HR, Marketing or related field with 3–5 years’ client-based experience.
• Certificate or degree in Adult Education, Counselling or Career Counselling.
• Experience developing educational programming, training, workshops or student development initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships with students, faculty, employers and partners.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem solving, conflict resolution and business writing skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and use online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, advising and support to Co-op and WIL students to help secure employment opportunities and meet academic requirements.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate WIL curriculum, career education and professional development programs.
• Monitor student progress and connect to campus resources as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with students, employers, faculty and partners.
• Support development and implementation of WIL policies and program requirements.
• Contribute to program improvement through feedback and evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Business writing

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/HR/Marketing/Adult Education

Certificate or degree in Adult Education, Counselling, or Career Counselling

Tools

Learning management systems

Curriculum development

Job description

Dalhousie University invites applications for a Work Integrated Learning Advisor in Halifax, NS. The role delivers advising and support to WIL/Co-op students, helping them secure employment and meet academic requirements across multiple programs.

You will develop curricula, coordinate career education and professional development, monitor student progress, and collaborate with faculty, employers and campus partners. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 18 months with hybrid work options.