Job Description

: CAREER COACH, TRANSITIONS TO EMPLOYMENT WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTRE
WE ARE GROWING and looking to fill a Career Coach position with our Transitions to Employment program at our Edmonton campus!
Transitions to Employment is designed to provide employment preparation training for adults with mild development disabilities. In the role you will support participants in obtaining real world, hands-on, practical experience through career coaching, community job exploration, and connection to work-integrated learning experiences.
NorQuesters are difference makers and we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for an individual dedicated to making a difference to join our Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre (WILCEC) team as a Career Coach. The successful candidate will passionately advance student learning and success, compassionately meet each student where they\xe2\x80\x99re at, dependably support students, employer-partners, and the Centre team, and enthusiastically lead from where they are to find ways forward with innovative ideas, approaches, and processes.
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.
• Create opportunities for students to connect their academic experience to the real world through Work-Integrated Learning experiences.
• Engage all stakeholders: students, faculty, and employer-partners, to develop mutually beneficial learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with WILCEC Leadership to start small and think big to find ways forward.
• Develop students\xe2\x80\x99 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\' experience in post-secondary environment or hiring and recruiting environment with knowledge of employability skills and career development techniques and strategies.
• Experience working in the relevant program field is an asset.
• Experience with various student demographics, such as newcomer students or 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, employer-partners, and other stakeholders.
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and ability to travel to employer-partner sites around Edmonton & Area.

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 preferred.
• Previous experience working with immigrants, newcomers, and language learners preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to employer-partner sites around Edmonton.

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 until July 13, 2024 with immediate access to our great benefits 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.


Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion :


We\'re on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers \xe2\x80\x93 we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.


NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.


NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people\'s self-determination through the institution\xe2\x80\x99s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.
ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to human.resources@norquest.ca.
APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4266
CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2023 @ 11:59PM MST