Job Description

Are you an outgoing, passionate and driven self-starter, who likes to build professional relationships and developing new opportunities, all while helping make a positive impact on other\xe2\x80\x99s lives? Join our team and enjoy endless possibilities to grow your network and match international students with awesome work experiences in Canada! Stepwest, a Recognized Organization by the Government of Canada, partners with education providers (colleges, universities), to place students in co-op and practicums placement when the academic program requires it. We provide a stepping-stone in a student\xe2\x80\x99s career. Reporting to the Lead Placement Specialist, the Placement Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the success of the student\xe2\x80\x99s work experience. You will be working closely alongside the Placement Team to deliver all aspects of "matchmaking" and help students secure a work experience for their educational programs. We are responsible for the successful match between the enthusiastic student and their perfect work experience opportunity. If you want to make a positive impact in others\xe2\x80\x99 careers, and can thrive in a deadline driven, fast-paced, but fun team, then you are the one we are looking for! WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Liaise with employers to assess job openings and placement needs
• Explore new opportunities in order to locate new streams of employer contacts
• Place co-op students and program participants in roles related to their studies, skills and experience
• Collect all program required documents from the students throughout their placement using our dedicated software
• Present informational workshops to students to outline requirements and describe placement services
• Represent Stepwest and possess knowledge of Stepwest\xe2\x80\x99s services
• Maintain positive relationships with school and company partners
• Create supporting documents for job placements
• Maintain information systems to ensure everything is accurate and up to date

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree/diploma in business or related field
• At least 1-year work of related experience such as staffing, outbound sales, or account management
• Superior customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly motivated by personal targets as well as team goals; a true team player.
• Proficiency with Mac, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with a high volume of administrative work as well as proficient time management capabilities
• Acute organization skills and strong ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Competitive base salary + bonus structure
• Fun, goal-focused and action-oriented workplace culture
• Flexible work environment; work from home, or at our office
• Full health and dental benefits
• Make a positive impact by offering life-changing experiences to people
• Growth opportunities. If you have innovative ideas, we will support their implementation
• No micro managing. We are a supportive and collaborative workplace

Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $45,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• How many years of Staffing or related work experience do you currently have?

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC