ECOR Administrator

Job Title: ECOR Administrator

Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department: Office of the Dean of Engineering and Design

Job Category: Student Services

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $66,488.00 - $72,613.00 per year

Assignment Duration: 17/08/2026 – 02/02/2027

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 01/09/2026

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing.

At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health  university’s Strategic Integrated Plan  is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student‑centric, community‑engaged values.

Reporting to the Academic Support Officer, the ECOR Administrator is responsible for the administrative oversight of the ECOR zero‑credit course program. Additionally, the ECOR Administrator contributes to first‑year engineering registration and student support initiatives, by providing clear, accurate, and concise information on a full range of academic issues to first‑year undergraduate students, staff and faculty, of the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

• Knowledgeable about administrative and academic procedures.
• Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong team player capable of relating professionally to all members of the University community (staff, faculty, and students).
• Exercises tact, discretion, and respect when dealing with various stakeholders.
• Skilled in problem‑solving and knows when to refer students for additional assistance.
• Knowledgeable about University Services.
• Works accurately with attention to detail, emphasizing reliability and precision.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and self‑motivation with minimal supervision.
• Understands and operates effectively in a culturally diverse workplace.
• Adaptable to changing environments and demonstrates sensitivity to various cultural, ethnic, and linguistic profiles.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in conventional office applications, particularly Banner, and learning management systems such as Brightspace and cu Portfolio, as well as communication and database systems.

• A University degree.
• Three‑years of related experience, preferably with knowledge in learning support.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who…