The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education also makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a modern and progressive institution that prioritizes diversity, opens doors to those often overlooked and provides pathways to successful careers. Yorkville Education LP launched in 2004 with a simple idea: to offer people in search of a purposeful path with the flexible, rigorous and career-focused degrees they need to succeed. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our online and on-campus graduates from both Yorkville University and Toronto Film School with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers seek out. Every member of our team \xe2\x80\x93 from the President, right on down to the newest hire \xe2\x80\x93 shares a passion for learning, teaching and growing, both as individuals and as a collective. While our focus remains on providing our students with transformative, accessible and flexible higher education pathways, we also nurture an inclusive, supportive and genuinely kind work environment for our employees in three provinces. If you want to help transform the Canadian post-secondary education landscape and shine a light on academic excellence, please join us. Who we need: Our University is actively seeking a Career Services Advisor (Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology). The Career Services Advisor will support online Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) students as they transition from studies to employment related to their program. This role supports current MACP students to secure a practicum placement, and recently graduated MACP students to find a job in the counselling field. This involves one-on-one coaching; providing support and feedback on resume, cover letter, and interview preparation; along with educating students about navigating the Canadian labour market, researching practicum/job opportunities, networking, and understanding employment rights and responsibilities. If you want to take on a role where in an environment that makes a profound difference on the experience of students, we would love to talk to you. What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations. - Health Benefits
- Dental Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Competitive Salary
- Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
- Incentives and rewards
- Career growth
- Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
- Employee and Family Assistance Program What will you do: - Develops instructor materials for career planning, employability, and job search skills workshops and webinars.
- Develops website content & participant learning materials and tools.
- Presents webinars, and workshops on career planning, employability, and job search skills.
- Provides job search/career coaching to support & assist students with job applications and preparation.
- Identify and form relationships with potential mentees and alumni mentors, and guest speakers.
- Liaise with MACP team to garner support and collaboration on meeting the growing needs of a rapidly expanding MACP student population.
- Identify opportunities for team participation in program design and delivery.
- Schedules one-on-one coaching sessions, mock interviews, and follows up with students.
- Maintains case notes in Salesforce, and records in Excel along with administering assessments and surveys.
- Remains current with local labor market trends, industry and employer needs, community resources, and employment opportunities.
- Shares job postings, focused on practicum and employment opportunities
- Participates in marketing Career Services initiatives What you bring: - Relevant undergraduate degree and Certified Career Development Practitioner or similar designation
- Two years of experience in career development or career education.
- Experience in a college/university career center or non-profit employment program preferred.
- Strong knowledge of career development theory and work search strategies and practices
- Certification to deliver various career assessments is an asset
- Education and/or experience in counselling or mental health would be an asset
- Ability to develop and facilitate workshops and webinars
- Proven research skills with the ability to analyze and interpret labour market information
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to quickly build rapport with others
- Excellent organizational, administrative, attention to detail, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of career-related concepts including employability, job search, labour market information
- Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills, in-person and online
- Excellent written communication skills, including writing and editing
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Interest and skills in working with diverse student populations, in-person and online.
- Interest and skills in working with marginalized/disadvantaged populations
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Zoom is preferred What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville Education? - An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
- The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
- A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
- The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
- An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance. Join us We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now. Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups. Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (\'AODA\'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 429-4029 Job Type: Full-time