Career Coach, Early Learning - Edmonton, Canada - NORQUEST COLLEGE

NORQUEST COLLEGE

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Description:

CAREER COACH - EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE

FACULTY OF ACADEMIC STRATEGY & INTEGRATION

Career Coaches move the WILCEC vision of maximizing student empowerment through experience and education forward by working with industry to develop partnerships for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and supporting students before and during their WIL experiences.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Support students in their career journey through career coaching on resume writing, interview preparation, goal setting, and job searching.
Develop relationships with external industry partners to create opportunities for students to connect their academic experience to the real world through Work-Integrated Learning experiences.
Engage all stakeholders, including students, faculty, and employerpartners to develop mutually beneficial learning opportunities.
Collaborate with WILCEC Leadership to start small and think big in order to find ways forward.
Develop students' workforce relevance through curriculum development, presentations, and workshops.

WHAT YOU BRING

A diploma or degree in education, human resources, management or relevant field; equivalent experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in postsecondary environment or hiring and recruiting environment with knowledge of employability skills and career development techniques and strategies.
1+ years of experience working with students with developmental disabilities.
Familiarity or a history with special education programs an asset.
Previous experience with providing individualized support for each student.
Previous experience teaching or creating and delivering workshops and presentations.
A willingness to support your team, employerpartners, and other stakeholders.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

A passion for student success and workforce relevance and previous experience supporting and teaching students.
Creativity, innovation, and the willingness to be bold and share ideas to support student success and other stakeholder needs.
A supportive, empathetic, and engaging student coaching philosophy.
Excellent communication and professionalism skills to promote opportunities, engage with stakeholders, and have honest conversations with students and team members.
New and exciting ways to develop career education curriculum and workshops.
Flexibility and the ability to lead from where you are as an integral team member.
Recognition that "WE are greater than THEY" and that all initiatives support the Centre and college.
Bold curiosity and a willingness to learn new technology with previous experience with ESAT, Moodle, Articulate 360, Orbis, and Peoplesoft.
Previous experience working with immigrants, newcomers, and language learners.
Willingness and ability to travel to employerpartner sites around Edmonton.
Previous experience in early learning and childcare, nonprofits, or settlement agencies.

SALARY:
$2,047-$2,660 biweekly ($53,230 - $69,156 annually) reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a term position with an end date of June 30, 2024 with immediate access to our great benefit program

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

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Difference Makers._** If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we'd say these two words.

We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?
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We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it's up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice
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We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
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We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

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