Career Development Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/24/2023

Req ID: 30428

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Ctr for Industrial Relations

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Since 1965, the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources has brought together professors from many different disciplines and departments at the University of Toronto to teach and conduct research on all aspects of the workplace and employment relationships.

The CIRHR faculty reflect the depth, breadth, and diversity of our university.

The CIRHR is located in a historic home with administrative and faculty offices, an on-site Library, student computer facilities, study space and a classroom.

Under a general direction of the Director, Centre for Industrial Relations & Human Resources, this position acts as the key contact for all career development related inquiries for the centre.

One of the main responsibilities is to advise and coach students on selecting work-integrated learning opportunities, developing career goals, and facilitating educational workshops and seminars.

The incumbent also interacts with alumni and identifies, fosters, and maintains relationships with potential and existing employers.

This incumbent works closely with the Graduate Coordinator and Undergraduate Coordinator in providing detailed information to students on program and/or course requirements.

In addition, this incumbent will work collaboratively with the Communications Officer on the career development related communications strategy with the relevant stakeholders.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advising and coaching students on developing careerrelated goals
Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate workintegrated learning opportunities
Providing detailed information to students on program and/or course requirements
Identifying, fostering, and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
Coordinating networking activities between students and employers and/or alumni
Updating and maintaining database records
Implementing plans and process improvements for program activities
Advising and coaching students on interview skills and/or performance

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience. Education includes career and/or adult education component (e.g. diploma or certificate)
Minimum three (3) years of related experience in a university career centre, coop, or recruitment setting developing and maintaining relationships, including active outreach.
Strong advising and coaching experience in supporting students on the selection of workintegrated learning opportunities at the Centre.
Experience managing effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including industrial partners, alumni, staff, and faculty members.
Strong relationship cultivation, building and management skills with a customer serviceoriented focus.
Experience in employer development and knowledge of best practices; developing, coordinating and implementing large scale programs.
Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Broad knowledge of labour market trends
Effective interpersonal skills when interacting with colleagues, students, staff, faculty and external contacts.
Strong organizational skills demonstrated through the creation of accurate timelines, workback plans, schedules, etc.
Able to manage conflicting demands, and able to work well under pressure.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with partners and work cohesively as part of a team, such as supporting the team in administrative and records management tasks
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