Job Description

Job Number:
J0822-1486
Job Title:
Student Employment Advisor (Temporary Contract)
Job Type:
Temp FT, Support
Bargaining Unit:
Non-bargaining
School/Department:
Student Success
Pay Range:
$35.83 - $41.52/Hour
Pay Band:
Support I
Hours/Week:
35
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Date Posted:
August 22, 2022
Closing Date:
August 29, 2022

Contract Dates: September 2022 – September 2023 Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.
Position Summary
The Student Employment Advisor provides ongoing support to a highly diverse and international student and alumni population in all areas of job search and development, from the pre-employment phase through to job offer stage. The successful incumbent acts as the primary contact for students, graduates and alumni for one-on-one advice regarding job search strategies including: resume/cover letter writing, job readiness, self-marketing, interview techniques, and overcoming employment barriers. The Advisor will develop and deliver engaging workshops while creating materials to ensure readiness for the employment market. In addition, the Advisor will organize and coordinate career fairs and other special events in collaboration with internal stakeholders to establish links between employers, students, professional bodies and other community services to contribute to the overall successful employment of students within their chosen fields.

Responsibilities

• Advise students individually and through workshop instruction to ease the transition from college to the workplace
• Advise students on effective resumes, cover letters, mock interviews and job search strategies
• Act as the primary contact for individuals seeking to develop employability skills for full-time, part-time and summer employment
• Assess the individual’s situation, goals and employment objectives and develop a specialized action plan
• Work with students of all levels, that is, students with an advanced understanding of their skills and abilities, and those with no experience or knowledge of employment skills
• Develop and deliver job search workshops for all program areas of the College on effective resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, job search strategies, maximizing Career Fairs/Job Fairs, effective networking and workplace etiquette
• Provide appropriate materials to workshop participants to ensure readiness for the employment market
• Research the program outcomes and objectives as outlined in the program calendars to ensure the accuracy of technical that are incorporated in job search materials
• Plan and facilitate career and job search events, involving a diverse group of industry partners and employers
• Maintain accurate documentation and statistical reports
• Deliver Employment Pre-placement courses to Co-op students as requested
• Submit grades on the student management database system (CRM) for the Employment Pre-placement course in accordance with academic deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

• Three (3) year degree and/or diploma or equivalent in one of the following fields of study: Business or Communications Studies (e.g. Marketing, Communications Studies, Human Resources), Social Science or related field (e.g. Psychology, Sociology)
• Minimum three (3) years progressive advising experience in an employment services and/or career services work environment
• Knowledge of the Canadian Labour Market, Centennial College programs, employment trends and marketing techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM systems or related databases
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and developing presentations
• Workshop facilitation experience, including an understanding of adult learning principles
• Advanced problem solving, assessment and evaluation skills
• Knowledgeable about most current job search strategies and trends
• Experience organizing and coordinating career fairs or other special events in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Proven experience providing one-on-one advising on career planning and job search techniques
• Strong understanding of the needs and experience working with international students or internationally trained, and the resources to access employment
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer. When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by August 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0822-1486. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).