Work Experience Coordinator

About the Career Services Department Our vision at Career Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A university Career Services department is seeking a Work Experience Coordinator to facilitate student participation in work experience programs and develop employer relations. The role includes designing and assessing career programs and requires a Bachelor’s degree with related experience in marketing or career development. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers a salary range of $64,264.20 to $81,299.40 annually and requires full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in marketing, human resources or career development is required.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing and instructional technology.
• Strong communication skills including formal presentations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate participation of students, faculty and employers in work experience programs.
• Develop employer relations through marketing and relationship building.
• Design, implement, and evaluate programs for work experience.

Skills

Computer Science

User experience

User Interface

SME

CSS

Interaction Design

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor degree in marketing, human resources or career development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Description

About the Career Services Department

Our vision at Career Services is to engage students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom through work integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local national and global community.

We are intentional in our approach and have our mission vision and guiding principles to direct us in the transformative services we offer.

We believe that no student is left behind and are committed to four objectives to ensure this; growing experiential career development for all students delivering exceptional value to our partners (internal / external) increasing graduate employment and ensuring sustainability through diversification of services and funding.

Career Services is going through its own transformation and as a high performing team this will enable us to innovate and build an agile ecosystem that delivers new services and experiences for our students and partners.

About the Role

The Work Experience Coordinator has the responsibility to facilitate the participation of students, faculty and employers in the Work Experience cooperation with the department and faculty. The Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and promoting Work Experience programs, facilitating learning, and counseling students to bridge their entry into the workplace for managing the learning process which occurs during a succession of work terms and for the general development and administration of Work Experience programs.

The Coordinator is also accountable to both lead and participate in team-based projects as a collaborative means to draw on skill synergy and achieve department objectives.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Develop Employer Relations

• Pro-actively market programs and promote the university through presentations and participation in trade shows, events and other marketing venues.
• Identify prospective employers who provide suitable learning experiences, evaluation and supervision; negotiate student placements.
• Assist employers to evaluate present and future human resources requirements.
• Develop appropriate job descriptions, job specifications and employer profiles for student information.
• Build and maintain employer database to record participation and target marketing effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain contact with professional organizations to increase awareness of programs.
• Encourage employer participation as guest speakers, tours, equipment and scholarship donations.

Facilitate Student Learning & Coaching

• Develop course outlines, materials, instructional technology and interactive techniques to support and promote learning, employability and job creation.
• Liaise with others to ensure that student curriculum development and learning application requirements are met.
• Provide one‑on‑one consultation and assist students in solving employment‑related issues.
• Monitor individual student progress and facilitate student reflective.
• Communicate expectations and policies to students and maintain quality control.
• Mediate any student / employer difficulties, complete evaluations and discuss with faculty.
• Lead and/or participate in team‑based projects and committees.

Design Implement & Evaluate Programs

• Consult with stakeholders to develop, implement and assess strategic and instructional planning for delivery of Work Experience programs.
• Build partnerships with program faculty to assess and interpret academic needs, identify marketable student skills, develop marketing strategy and maintain a unified approach.
• Build relationships with Work Experience students to assess their needs, gain input into program development and provide suitable learning experiences and services.
• Review available resources, research and acquire resources to support student learning and employability.
• Monitor current student progress in all phases of the program including academic eligibility to continue in the program, completion of program requirements and alumni outcomes where possible.
• Continually evaluate student feedback, take corrective action and restructure plans as required.
• Design and implement strategies to market program and acquire employer assessment of programs / services.
• Pro-actively participate in academic program Advisory Committees to assess and develop program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combined with 3‑5 years of related experience in marketing, human resources or career development
• Previous work experience, education background in education or career counseling would be an asset
• Advanced computer skills including word processing, instructional technology and database management
• Strong marketing, customer service and persuasive skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication skills including formal presentations
• Strong time management, organizational ability and attention to detail.

Ability to problem-solve with diplomacy and tact

• Strong leader qualities, ability to gain confidence and cooperation at various levels of authority including CEO, Deans, faculty and students
• Knowledge of the Canadian labour market and workplace expectations
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and access to own vehicle

Key Skills

• Computer Science
• User experience
• User Interface
• SME
• CSS
• Interaction Design
• Windows
• Android
• Usability Studies
• Visual Design
• HTML
• User Research
• JavaScript
• Web Services
• Wireframes

Salary

$64,264.20 - $81,299.40 per annum

Closing Date

November 13 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999).

Required Experience: IC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 64264 - 81299