Co-operative Education Consultant (LPJ 41223)

  • CompanyFanshawe
  • Required ExperienceMinimum 5 years’ experience working with college students in areas such as, career counselling, development of co-op work term
  • Education / CredentialsPost-secondary 3-year diploma/degree in Human Resources, Business (Marketing), Career Development Practitioner
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline12/11/2023

Job Description

Co-operative Education Consultant (LPJ 41223)

Cooperative Education and Entrepreneurial Services (LPJ)

Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services

Location: London

Employment Group: Support

Hours: 35 hours a week

Pay Details: $41.12 per hour

Closing Date: December 11, 2023

Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.


Note:
This is a full-time temporary Support position until January 2,2025 (35 hours per week).


Duties:
Under general supervision of the Manager, in accordance with Fanshawe College Co-operative Education Policy and Procedures, the incumbent guides and coordinates the creation and promotion of co-operative education programs; develops and delivers mandatory employment preparation workshops and individual employment related guidance for students, and identifies, facilitates and evaluates Co-operative Education work terms and ensures they are aligned with program learning outcomes. The incumbent will develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, academic partners and employers, ensuring that high quality employment related services are provided, and any remedial actions needed are completed. The incumbent reviews student eligibility criteria for work terms and supports the student in completing their co-op work term.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-secondary 3-year diploma/degree in Human Resources, Business (Marketing), Career Development Practitioner or an equivalent discipline
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working with college students in areas such as, career counselling, development of co-op work terms, etc. and working with employers to identify future and present opportunities
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
  • Experience teaching/facilitating is an asset
  • Specific experience working with students and faculty preferred
  • Knowledge of the local, Canadian and global labour market preferred
  • Knowledge of Co-operative Education and work-integrated learning preferred
  • In groups and/or individually, working with persons seeking employment in their chosen field: career advising, job development preferred
  • Working directly with employers, providing advice and giving service related to their human resources needs preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to mediate situations and generate positive remedial actions if necessary
  • Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work and make decisions independently
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational, communication skills and attention to detail
  • Data management skills preferred
  • Some travel may be required

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

How to Apply:

For more information and how to apply, please visit the Fanshawe College website at: https://jobs.fanshawec.ca/

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Recruitment Coordinator leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.