Job Description

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).


This position has an END DATE of October 31, 2027 and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Position Summary

Are you motivated to help students reach their potential? Do you thrive in roles that combine advising, relationship-building, and measurable outcomes? If so, the Co-op Program Advisor role may be an excellent fit!


Co-op Program Advisors support undergraduate engineering students before, during, and after their paid, supervised co-op work terms. Working both independently and collaboratively, Co-op Program Advisors serve as the primary point of contact for students, providing guidance, monitoring progress, and addressing concerns as they arise. Advisors also partner closely with an Employer Relationship Manager to support recruitment and placement activities.


Cooperative education integrates evaluated, credit-bearing work experience into the engineering curriculum. In alignment with Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) accreditation standards, the program is committed to placing 100% of eligible students in meaningful work terms while ensuring employer partners are supported by prepared, professional students.


The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America's top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.Provides individualized career advising to undergraduate engineering co-op students, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and career planning through one-to-one consultations Collaborates with an Employer Relationship Manager (ERM) to support the co-op recruitment cycle, including job posting review and effective employer engagement Schedules, conducts, and documents approximately 130-160 work term site visits annually (in-person and virtual), including local, national, rural, and remote locations, to assess student progress, support employers, and ensure program and accreditation compliance Coordinates and delivers co-op and career development programming and outreach activities throughout the year, such as the Welcome to Co-op Event, orientations, industry nights, technical talks, and special events Contributes to ongoing Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and co-op initiatives, including new program offerings, pilots, and service enhancements, in support of student success and program objectives Advises students on University policies and procedures and facilitates referrals to appropriate resources to support academic success, personal well-being, and career development

Required Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (education, business, human resources, social sciences, arts, or a related field), or an equivalent combination of education and related experience 2+ years of relevant experience in cooperative education, work-integrated learning (WIL), career development, student advising, or experiential learning environments Demonstrated ability to coach and advise post-secondary students or adult learners, including supporting individuals experiencing academic, workplace, or personal challenges and making appropriate referrals to campus or community resources Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and cross-cultural competence, with an understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in a post-secondary environment Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, employers, faculty, and institutional partners, and to collaborate toward shared goals Strong client-service orientation, with experience balancing the competing needs of multiple stakeholder groups Proven ability to manage and resolve conflict, exercise sound judgement, and recognize when escalation or consultation with others is required High degree of initiative and ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team Availability to work occasional evenings and to travel throughout Canada as required

Asset Qualifications

Knowledge of engineering programs, engineering-industry contexts, or technical workplaces Familiarity with cooperative education or work-integrated learning Experience working in a post-secondary institution or student services environment Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events and outreach initiatives

Application Instructions

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In your cover letter, please explain why you are the right candidate for this opportunity.


Additionally, include a detailed response to the following question:


How will you contribute to a culture of trust, effectiveness, and innovation in the Faculty of Engineering?


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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.




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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.




L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.