Employment Coach

Employment Coach
COMPETITION NO. SS26-41

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:

Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity
Payband: Band I;Starting Rate: $40.39; Four Year Rate: $46.64
Department: Student and Career Development
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon Fri (8:30 am 4:30 pm; requiresoccasional evening and weekend work)
Reporting To: Director Student and Career Development
Campus Location: Oshawa is primary working location will also work from Whitbyon occasion
Vacancy Status:Existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Director Studentand Career Development the Employment Coach plays a key role in supportingstudents and alumni as they build the skills confidence and strategies neededto transition from academic life to employment. As part of the Student andCareer Development team the Employment Coach provides individualizedemployment coaching facilitates workshops and delivers comprehensive careerdevelopment services to help individuals make informed career decisionsdevelop effective personal marketing tools and job search strategies andtranslate their academic and co-curricular experiences into employer-readylanguage.
Employment coaching requires empathy activelistening skills and the ability to ask thoughtful non-judgmental questionsparticularly when working with students who may feel discouraged or facebarriers to achieving their goals.

The role contributes to career launch programming and student leadership andengagement by planning coordinating and facilitating workshops job fairsand employer campus visits.
In consultation with the team the incumbentdevelops and facilitates workshops and employment resources grounded in careerand student development theory incorporating principles of adult learning andintegrating equity-driven inclusive approaches that actively engage diverselearners.
The incumbent actively promotes services tothe campus community current and prospective students and alumni bycontributing to social media and online content and by participating in variousevents such as but not limited to job fairs orientation open housesconvocation and pop-up events.

Individual Employment Coaching & Student Support

• Provide one-to-one employment coaching to help students and alumni develop job readiness and personal marketing skills including resumes cover letters interviews networking and effective use of platforms such as LinkedIn and Generative AI and develop tailored job search strategies.
  
• Use empathetic student-centred coaching practices including active listening and non-judgemental questioning to help students and alumni set goals and explore options and pathways.
  
• Support in translating academic experiential and co-curricular learning into employer-ready language.
  
• Coach students to identify their strengths transferable skills and personal brand building confidence clarity and resourcefulness as they prepare for employment after graduation.
  
• Guide and support in developing effective networking strategies empowering them to build meaningful connections with employers and industry professionals.
  
• Identify barriers to employment consult and refer to appropriate campus services or community resources when additional support is needed.
  
• Coach on professional workplace expectations including decorum and self-advocacy.
  
• Provide industry-specific job search and interview preparation including mock interviews with constructive feedback on strengths and areas for development.
  
• Collaborate with campus partners to support students from equity-deserving groups.
  
• Advise students in employment application processes.
  
• Assist in mentoring training and coordinating work-study placement and summer employment students.

ProgrammingEngagement and Administration

• Plan coordinate and facilitate programming - including workshops career launch activities and employment-related resources - that engage students in building career and employment readiness align with labour market and student trends and support Durham Colleges purpose of transforming lives building careers and enriching communities.
  
• Use adult learning student and career development theories along with strong presentation skills and technology to design and deliver effective programming and communicate relevant information.
  
• Take a lead role in career launch programming and contribute to Start Strong at DC student leadership and engagement initiatives.
  
• Research labour-market and employment trends and integrate relevant information into workshops resources programming and coaching conversations.
  
• Develop resources and promotional materials to support students alumni faculty and employers.
  
• Contribute to online content including social media website and portal content - to promote services increase student engagement and share timely career information that supports student and career development.
  
• Collaborate with campus partners on the planning and coordination of programming to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and student needs.
  
• Participate in campus events such as orientation open houses convocation job fairs and pop-up activities.
  
• Represent Student and Career Development at events and promote services to students alumni faculty staff and employers both in person and online.
  
• Perform administrative tasks related to program delivery scheduling event logistics data collection and documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate records to support reporting and continuous improvement.

Employer Engagement

• Coordinate employer recruitment events and job fairs that connect students with employment opportunities and enhance employer visibility on campus.
  
• Maintain and build relationships with employers and members of the workplace community to support student and graduate career development employment pathways and learning.
  
• Provide timely support to employers by addressing requests and sharing information.
  
• Collaborate with Faculties to plan and promote employer visits events and other opportunities that facilitate student-employer connections.
  

• Engage with employers to promote services and strengthen partnerships.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 3-year diploma or degree in business administration human resources social services psychology sociology.
  
• Coaching Certification and/or Career Development Practitioner Certificates are assets.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience coaching postsecondary students and alumni in career planning job search strategies interviewing networking and personal branding.
  
• Progressive experience in student services career development workforce development talent acquisition recruitment or human resources.
  
• Proven ability to develop and facilitate career-related workshops and employment preparation programs for diverse audiences.
  
• Strong knowledge of postsecondary education employer recruitment practices Canadian labour market trends the Ontario Human Rights Code the Ontario Employment Standards Act and emerging career development technologies including Generative AI.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent student service and supporting diverse inclusive and accessible learning environments.
  
• Strong interpersonal communication facilitation and relationship-building skills.
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Canva virtual meeting platforms and related technologies.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on August 11 2026. Competition number SS26-41.

Contact Us T:905.721.2000
C Wing Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.