COMPETITION NUMBER: 1860
CLOSING DATE:
October 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MDT
WORK‑INTEGRATED LEARNING AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTRE
Nor Questers are difference makers and we’re searching for an individual dedicated to making a difference to join our Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre (WILCEC) team as a Career Coach. The successful candidate will passionately advance student learning and success; compassionately meet each student where they’re at; dependably support students, employer-partners, and the Centre team; and, enthusiastically lead from where they are to find ways forward with innovative ideas, approaches, and processes.
This is a six month term position with possibility of extension depending on funding. The term ends April 30, 2027.
This position supports students to meet their career goals through 1‑1 career coaching; workshop development, facilitation, and presentation; and engagement with industry. Career Coaches move the WILCEC vision of maximizing student empowerment through experience and education forward.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE- Supporting students in their career journey through career coaching on resume writing, interview preparation, goal setting, job searching, networking, and more
- Developing and presenting career development workshops
- Promoting the Centre and its supports to students and industry
- Engaging all stakeholders: students, faculty, and employer-partners to develop mutually beneficial learning opportunities
- Collaborating with WILCEC Leadership to start small and think big to find ways forward
- Developing students’ workforce relevance by connecting students with industry and supporting skill development
- A diploma or degree in education, human resources, management or relevant field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 3-5 years of experience in post‑secondary environment or hiring and recruiting environment with knowledge of employability skills and career development techniques and strategies
- A willingness to support your team, employer-partners, and other stakeholder
- Previous experience working with diverse students and different demographics and a focus on providing individualized support for each student
- Previous experience teaching or creating and delivering workshops and presentations
- Previous experience working with language learners, newcomers, or marginalized populations
As a difference maker you bring
- A passion for student success and workforce relevance and previous experience supporting students
- Creativity, innovation, and the willingness to be bold and share ideas to support student success and other stakeholder needs
- A supportive, empathetic, and engaging student coaching philosophy
- Excellent communication and professionalism skills to promote opportunities, engage with stakeholders, and have honest conversations with students and team members
- New and exciting ways to develop career education workshops
- Flexibility and the ability to lead from where you are as an integral team member
- Recognition that we are greater than they and that all initiatives support the Centre and college
- Bold curiosity and a willingness to learn new technology with previous experience with Moodle, Articulate 360, Orbis or Symplicity, and Peoplesoft preferred
- Previous experience working with immigrants, newcomers, and language learners preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel to employer-partner sites around Edmonton
SALARY: AUPE Band Level 7 | Advisor I | $2,271 - $2,950 bi-weekly reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full time, term position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). For more information regarding the AUPE Collective Agreement, please check out this link. We…
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