Work Experience Placement Coordinator for - Surrey, Canada - Western Community College

Western Community College

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 60 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums.

We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our college does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

We are committed to be an equal
- employer and to creating a diverse environment where employees are involved and respected. All qualified applicants will receive the same consideration for employment.

Job Title:
Work Experience Placement Coordinator - Hospitality Management Program

Main Responsibilities:

Secure and coordinate placements for students as part of their Work Experience in the Hospitality industry.
Conduct visits with employers and potential employers in the Hospitality industry across Greater Vancouver; monitor, evaluate students' work and assist students in developing career related skills. This position will be work closely to the faculty members, students and employer community, and will be responsible for the preparation, and placement of the students, job development, advising, promotion and liaison with the students and the employers.
Maintain and build relationships with a network of resource people in the Hospitality Industry. This position may be required to travel across Greater Vancouver to promote the Hospitality Programs at WCC in the employer community.
Participate in committees, education and career fairs to promote the Hospitality Programs at WCC in the community.

Job Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or related.
23 years of related work experience in a postsecondary environment and in the Hospitality Industry in BC.

Required Skills:

Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Networking Skills.
Excellent Organizational skills.
Excellent team building skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
Experience working with students
Demonstrated career planning skills
Knowledge and awareness of discipline specific labor market conditions and trends.

Location:
Surrey Campus

Annual Salary:
$52,000 - $55,000

Western Community College is an equal opportunity partner and we do not discriminate applicants on any basis. Selection will be purely based on experience and required eligibility and skills.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
$52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits: