Career Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - University Canada West

University Canada West

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Vancouver, Canada

5 days ago

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Description

Position Job Title:
Career Advisor

Location:
University Canada West - Vancouver

Reports To:
Manager, Career Development Center

Primary Purpose

The Career Advisor at University Canada West works within Career Development Centre/CDC to support educating students in becoming responsible and productive members of society through engaging students in diverse career development programs to prepare their career readiness.

The incumbent offers consultation on career planning, academic (and non-academic) job searching, advanced résumé and cover letter writing best practice methods, hiring trends and resources, both via in-person or online 1:1 appointment.

The incumbent also encourages and connects students to experiential learning opportunities, provides resources and assistance in all aspects of the career development and job search processes, is responsible for developing materials and facilitation of career related workshops, info sessions and career networking events.

Specific Responsibilities

Meet and advise students during office hours and as needed, providing:
Guide students navigate career direction and focus
Help with cover letter / resume writing
Provide job search support with approaches, methods, and strategies of how to find career and job opportunities, finding and using job search resources
Assist in developing LinkedIn and other Social Media profiles to strengthen selfbranding
Conduct interview practice / mock interviews
Review job postings to advise students on the identification of transferable skills and their existing competencies to help them develop the ones required
Facilitate understanding of Canadian workplace cultural norms and expectations
Promote CDC career development programs and services to students, faculty, staff, administrators and public
Introduce career services to new students at Orientation, in classrooms and throughout the campus using class visit, social media, websites and other channels
Provide consultation to students on course skill sets for workplace applicability
Prepare/create materials for 1:1 career appointments and workshop session and career network events
Assist students in creating career action plans to ensure that students' career development needs are being addressed
Collaborate with Faculty to map Learning Outcomes for career and professional development

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or business administration with focus on human resources management. Master's Degree preferred
Certified Career Development Professional from an accredited institution or equivalent level of experience and education
Membership in a professional counselling organization
Minimum of 1 year work experience in Career Advising / Services, preferably within a postsecondary, international educational setting
Ability to interact with corporate recruiters and facilitate their recruitment events
Understanding of industry interview and screening processes and skilled in advising students of industry interview and screening techniques
Knowledge of industry and job market trends to guide students in their career targeting
Strong proficiency in English, superior oral, and written communication skills
Detailoriented with the ability to meet deadlines
Selfstarter, strong ability to take initiative and complete tasks as assigned
Can initiate tasks/projects confidently, independently, and competently
Strong ability to communicate easily and fluidly through technology and social media
Works well in a high performance team setting and fast paced work environment
Demonstrated leadership and public speaking abilities
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office
Excellent time and task management skills

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical).

You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process.

If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

Land Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Selilwitulh) Nations.

We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honor their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits: