Career Advisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Red River College Polytechnic

Red River College Polytechnic
Red River College Polytechnic
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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description
RRC Polytech is a leader in applied
learning and innovation. Our talented
team of employees is passionate
about education, innovation and student
success. We offer competitive salaries,
extensive benefits and the opportunity
for personal and professional growth
in a rewarding career.

At RRC Polytech we are committed to
fostering an inclusive environment, where
all employees and students feel valued,
respected and supported. We aspire to
have a workforce that is representative
of the diversity within our communities,
Indigenous Peoples, persons with
disabilities, racialized persons, persons
of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and
others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas. All qualified
however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.

If you require this information in an
alternate format, please contact


RRC Polytech is committed to providing accessible employment, and ensuring that our recruitment, assessment and selection process is barrier free.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information and other employment
opportunities, visit


Career Advisor - Indigenous

Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services
Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written

An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions


D U T I E S
The Career Advisor will offer a wide range of career and employment supports and services
to students, recent graduates, and employers. The duties will include ensuring students and
recent graduates are provided with the employment supports they require to achieve
success in their employment goals; providing students and recent graduates assistance with
job search strategies, cover letter and resume writing, interview preparation, employment
supports and services in both a personalized manner and through workshops/presentations;
and collaborating with staff and faculty to build partnerships and create an environment that
elevates student potential and together assist in student success. The Career Advisor will
work closely with employers to assist them in meeting their recruitment needs by providing a
link between businesses and their future employees found in the College's student body.

Services will include:
coordinating and hosting Employer on
- and off
  • Campus events,
resume collection, involvement in various employer engagement opportunities, advertising
of job opportunities on Career Bridge, and acting as a central information hub to respond to
and direct employer inquiries.

  • R E Q U I R E D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
  • Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education or Human
Resource Management; equivalent combination of education, training and experience
may be considered

  • Several years of relevant experience in advising individuals on a variety of career and
employment related matters through 1-1, small and large group advising sessions

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in a crosscultural environment with
people of diverse professional backgrounds

  • Excellent presentation and workshop facilitation skills, with the ability to develop, deliver
and modify employment workshop/presentation materials based on the audience, and in
- person and virtual formats

  • Demonstrated business and community acumen, and proficiency in engaging with
College departments, industry, community, service agencies, post-secondary institutions,
and government departments at various levels

  • Strong time management, planning, organizational skills and attention to detail for
coordinating unit activities, including advising appointments, recruitment events,
presentations, and workshops

  • Executive reasoning, critical thinking, problemsolving, and research skills, and the ability
to make logical and professional decisions that demonstrate understanding of the post
- secondary process

  • Knowledge of barriers and challenges faced by diverse students in securing jobs and in
workplaces (e.g., international/immigrant, Indigenous, and students with disabilities);
skilled in strategies to address these barriers

  • Proficiency in various presentation and communication tools, learning technologies,
website content management systems, event planning and MS Office

  • Lived experience and/or expertise in Indigenous knowledges, epistemologies,
methodologies, histories, traditions, and/or languages.

  • Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning
and continuous improvement

  • A S S E T S
  • Knowledge of current labour market trends
  • An understanding of Red River College Polytechnic and its programs
  • Knowledge of community resources and relevant government departments, programs,
and supports, including work-integrated learning funding, platforms and service providers
- C O N D I T I O N S O F E M P L O Y M E N T-
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