Career Services & Co-op Officer, Career Services & Co-op

Job ID:                        SCHII-23-25

Job Title:                    Career Services & Co-op Officer

Department:            Career Services & Co-op

Campus:                     Orillia, ON

Status:                        Part time, 12-month contract

Job Category:            Schedule II

Date Posted:              August 1, 2023

Closing Date:            August 15, 2023

Why Lakehead University?

At Lakehead University we challenge the conventional to provide a university experience that’s far from ordinary.  Lakehead's Orillia campus is a thriving academic community in which you can make a real difference as part of our team.  Your unique ideas will be respected and encouraged. Because we are small and mighty, your commitment to innovation and collaboration are essential.  Lakehead Orillia is located in the heart of Ontario's Lake Country, offering year-round opportunities for recreation, culture, and heritage.

Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research.  For the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Maclean’s has once again included Lakehead University among Canada’s top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine’s 2023 University Rankings.

About this Job

Reporting directly to the Director, Career Services and Co-op, the Career Services & Co-op Officer is responsible for supporting the administration, implementation and assessment of career services programming at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus. This includes organizing and implementing a range of employment-related events (industry networking events, career fairs, community outreach and employer presentations), as well as providing direct support to students seeking assistance with their career goals. The Career Services & Co-op Officer supports student and graduate employment and career skills development, with a focus on furthering Lakehead University’s goals of equity, diversity and inclusion, promoting positive employment experiences, and improved career outcomes. This in turn supports graduate employment rates and salaries, as well as student satisfaction with the outcomes of their university experience.

Job Duties

• Develop and deliver interactive and dynamic workshops, activities, and presentations to support students to build skills, identify their strengths, and prepare for career success

• Provide services and support to students in person, via telephone, video conferencing in one-to-one as well as in group settings

• Coordinate events, including scheduling and maintaining communication with speakers, vendors, and participants; coordinating and monitoring event timelines, budgets, and all event logistics, marketing and promotion of event to multiple audiences, production and distribution of materials for guests/participants and identifying ways to continuously improve our employment fairs and career services events

• Recruit and train volunteer and student employees in support of career services activities (resume review, event support, etc.)

• Support and assist the Director to cultivate and establish close relationships with local and regional employers in sectors connected to Lakehead’s academic programs, onboarding new employers to Lakehead’s career services

• Represent Lakehead as an ambassador in the community and on campus during events for current and future students.

• Other duties in support of campus activities, career services, and co-op programming as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a related university degree, paired with at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a role related to student success, career development and employment, marketing, student recruitment, and/or adult education and training.

• An outstanding communicator with demonstrated public presentation skills both in person and virtually.

• Proficiency in advanced levels of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and publishing programs and laptop technology.

• Possess excellent time management, data management and organizational abilities with a strong independent work ethic.

• Demonstrated ability to foster, develop and maintain successful working relationships with multiple audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to support the successful execution of events for multiple partners and audiences.

• Previous experience with successful revenue generation (fundraising, business development) is an asset.

• Sensitivity to privacy issues and a flexible work schedule is expected for this position.
• Class G drivers license is an asset but is not required.

What do We Offer?

This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Lakehead University has a commitment to supporting employees and providing opportunities for flexible and diverse work arrangements.  We are proud to share the Alternate Work Arrangement Guideline as a step to creating innovative schedules that work for our employees to promote a quality work-life balance.  Please inquire with the hiring manager if this position is eligible for an Alternate Work Arrangement.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to this Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format.

If you are experiencing any issues with the Google Form, please email careers@lakeheadu.ca for assistance.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.  Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements