Full-time Career Advisor - Ottawa, Canada - Algonquin College

Algonquin College
Algonquin College
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Ottawa, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Student Talent Development (Thandiwe Ncube)


Position Type:
Full-Time Support


Salary Range:
$38.01-$44.05-Hourly


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25


Anticipated Start Date:
December 11, 2023


Length of Contract:
10 Months

Posting Information


Posting Closing Date:
November 14, 2023

Please note:
jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.


Job Description:


Under the direction of the Manager, Student Talent Development, the incumbent develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of career development and employment advising services to students, graduates, and the college community to promote positive employment outcomes.

The incumbent plans, develops and implements a range of career services that supports the retention and success of all learners, including those experiencing unique employment challenges and barriers.


The incumbent works in close collaboration with faculty, Co-operative Education, and a range of internal and external stakeholders to integrate career development and employment readiness into the student experience.

The Career Advisor assists students and graduates in preparing for the world of work by guiding them through a variety of job and career readiness supports through one-on-one coaching and group sessions, in person and online.

The incumbent develops content and delivers presentations, workshops, and orientation programming on employment topics.


The incumbent plans and facilitates various programming and represents Algonquin College's Co-op and Career Centre on and off-campus at career fairs and events.

The incumbent is responsible for making daily independent decisions to provide support to students and graduates and manages challenges as they arise.

The incumbent discusses employment strategies and determines the best course of action to ensure services are tailored to the needs of each student and graduate.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides specialized advice, coaching and 1on1 consultation for students / graduates in over 300+ programs across multiple campuses on matters related to career development and employment;
  • Develops and delivers group information sessions (i.e., class presentations, workshops) and creates content for websites, employment related publications, and other outreach activities on topics related to career and employment;
  • Monitors and supports webbased career and employment tools and resources, including the job searching / posting and appointment booking service and the Artificial Intelligence resume & interviewing tool to meet the needs of job seekers, faculty, and hiring employers;
  • Serves as Public Relations Officer to the internal and external Algonquin community to showcase Algonquin College's career and employment services.

Required Qualifications:

  • Three (3) year diploma / degree in Career Development, Counselling, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Business, Education, or related field;
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience working in the field of employment services, career services, counselling, human resources, or related field, working directly with job seekers, preferably postsecondary students, in the field of career preparedness and employability skills development;
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain internal and external relationships resulting in new and growing employment opportunities for job seekers;
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to provide employment support to a diverse group of clients;
  • Previous experience will reflect the incumbent's analytical abilities and proactive approach to problemsolving;
  • Experience in a postsecondary environment considered an asset.
  • Position is paid at Payband I
  • Vacancy is for P20014
This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's
_Flexible Work Arrangement Policy_.
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