Job Description

Full-time, Regular, CUPE Position (internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration)


The Career Readiness Coordinator strengthens Experiential Learning (EL) and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for UNBC students through strategic partnerships with employers, industry, faculty, and internal units. The role enhances student employability, guides the development of professional skills, and expands access to meaningful work experiences that support academic and career goals.


The Coordinator leads institution-wide career readiness initiatives, supervises Career Centre staff and student staff, and supports Co-op programming. The position drives innovation in employer engagement, career education, and digital infrastructure within a highly unstructured environment. This includes building new systems, developing scalable programming, advancing WIL best practices, and ensuring alignment with UNBC's strategic priorities.


The role reports to the Manager, Student Experience & Planning and plays a key leadership role in the Student Success portfolio.

Responsibilities

Career Readiness Programming and Employer Partnerships


Develop and implement career readiness programs that connect students with employers, alumni, faculty, and industry partners.

Build strong recruitment partnerships and expand WIL, Co-op, and work-op opportunities.

Conduct market and labour trend analysis to guide programming and identify skill gaps.

Collaborate with faculty and departments to integrate career education into the student experience.

Advise employers on recruitment strategies and workplace readiness practices that support student success.

Develop and oversee employer sponsorship opportunities that strengthen Career Centre programming.

Promote inclusive practices that increase equitable access to career and WIL opportunities.

Event Coordination and Industry Engagement


Lead the planning and execution of UNBC's signature career events, including NorthWorks Career Fair and industry networking sessions.

Build and maintain partnerships to expand sector-specific fairs, employer panels, and recruitment events.

Oversee logistics such as venue coordination, registration systems, signage, digital event tools, and volunteer support.

Develop targeted marketing for student engagement, using CRM communications, LinkedIn, email campaigns, and social media.

Implement assessment tools to evaluate event impact, employer satisfaction, and student outcomes.

Maintain detailed records of event participation to inform strategic planning.

Data, Reporting, and Digital Infrastructure


Maintain and optimize Career Centre platforms used for job postings, Co-op placements, event management, and employer relationship tracking.

Train faculty, students, and employers on using digital tools for recruitment and career development activities.

Track employer engagement, WIL participation, and student service usage to assess program effectiveness.

Analyze labour market trends and student needs to guide decision-making.

Produce reports for internal and external stakeholders, including strategic planning and Ministry related reporting requirements.

Career Ambassador Program Leadership


Develop and oversee a structured peer-support model to expand resume, cover letter, and career readiness support.

Recruit, hire, and train student staff to deliver high-quality career services.

Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to student staff.

Monitor service delivery quality, track student learning outcomes, and update program materials.

Integrate Career Ambassadors into employer events, workshops, and Career Centre outreach.

Unit Coordination and Staff Supervision


Provide day-to-day supervision to Career Centre staff, including the Co-op Coordinator and student staff.

Support staff scheduling, service delivery, onboarding, and professional development.

Assist with operational and sponsorship budget tracking to ensure strategic alignment and financial stewardship.

Lead annual planning and participate in unit-wide priority setting and evaluation processes.

Foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered work environment that supports

continuous improvement.

Required Education and Experience

The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree, together with a minimum of three years of directly related experience that includes the following:


Liaising with a diverse range of external partners, employers, faculty, and community organizations

Developing and delivering career readiness or WIL programming

Leading or supporting Co-op, work-op, or experiential learning initiatives

Supervising staff or student employees, including training, coaching, and performance direction

Planning and executing large-scale events such as career fairs, employer panels, and recruitment sessions

Building and maintaining employer relationships to expand WIL and student employment opportunities

Conducting labour market research and applying findings to program development

Managing projects with competing timelines in a dynamic and unstructured environment

Tracking budgets, sponsorship revenue, and program expenditures

Understanding the post-secondary environment, academic processes, and student life cycle

Applying principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency in student and employer engagement

Providing career education or student support related to resumes, applications, workplace readiness, or interview preparation

Strong written and verbal communication, including presentations and cross-departmental collaboration

Demonstrated ability to develop new initiatives and adapt services based on student needs and labour market trends

CEWIL WIL Practitioner certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will possess the following:


Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation, team building, conflict resolution, and creative and collaborative problem-solving skills

Ability to manage digital systems and workflows that support job boards, WIL programs, and employer engagement.

Working knowledge of how to create and assess reports and data

Working knowledge of the BC Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Current clear Criminal Record Check and valid drivers' license

Knowledge of provincial and federal employment and labour policies is an asset

Background in educational program development, marketing, communications, or public relations is an asset.

Salary

This position has been classified at a Grade 12. The annual salary range for this position is $81,590.60 to $84,957.60, and the normal starting salary will be $81,590.60.


UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (includes spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, employee training and development opportunities, as well as relocation assistance. For more details please see:


http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits

http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/unbc-pension-plan

Normal hours of work will be 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work is required periodically, particularly in peak times. This role is an on-campus position, located at the Prince George campus.


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Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC's motto 'En Cha Huna translates to "they also live" and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.


Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UNBC and Our Community

Since its founding in 1990, UNBC has emerged as one of Canada's best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. Located in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia, UNBC's excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.


For the past 10 years, UNBC has placed in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean's university rankings, the only University of its size to achieve that feat. UNBC also recently placed among the top four per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.


With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.


Applicants should create an applicant profile, and apply on this position by uploading and submitting a cover letter and resume. The position is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George campus.


The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.


Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Employee Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.


We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2026 at 4:30pm.