Work Experience Coordinator BCIS
Work Experience Coordinator BCIS
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Job Description
About the Department of Career Services
Our vision at Career Services is to engage students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom through work integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local national and global community.
We are intentional in our approach and have our mission vision and guiding principles to direct us in the transformative services we offer.
We believe that no student is left behind and are committed to four objectives to ensure this; growing experiential career development for all students delivering exceptional value to our partners (internal/ external) increasing graduate employment and ensuring sustainability through diversification of services and funding.
Career Services is going through its own transformation and as a high performing team this will enable us to innovate and build an agile ecosystem that delivers new services and experiences for our students and partners.
About the Role
This position will develop implement coordinate and promote Work Experience programs facilitating learning and counseling students to bridge their entry in to the workplace. The Coordinator is also accountable to both lead and participate in teambased projects as a collaborative means to draw on skill synergy and achieve department objectives.
Responsibilities
Research develop and implement a strategic local regional and provincial marketing plan in order to contact and engage targeted employers in the technology sector to hire work term students for quality work term settings/opportunities;
Source develop and foster employerclient relationships to ensure participation in the work experience component of the degree;
Work with student groups to assist in their success in securing work term opportunities by meeting with students oneonone and in group settings;
Create and deliver an inclass professional development course (one full semester) that prepares students to respond to the labour market and guide them in selfassessment resume and cover letter preparation interviews and networking and selfmarketing tools; and
Liaise with faculty to collaborate on program progress and student development practices that support outcomesfocused learning.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field;
Minimum 3 5 years of relevant marketing experience ideally coupled with applicable work experience in marketing human resources and/or career development;
Industry experience and familiarity with ITsectors and organizations are an asset
Career development experience or certification would be an asset;
Ability to work effectively with multiple program stakeholders;
Proven ability to work independently and within selfmanaged teams;
High aptitude for problemsolving and attention to detail in conjunction with excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities;
Excellent communication presentation and classroom facilitation skills with a track record for professionalism and diplomacy;
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and Google Apps; Contact Management Software experience would be an asset; and
Must have your own vehicle and a valid drivers license; limited local travel is required
Closing Date: May 2 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
