Advisor, Co-op & Career Education

The Advisor, Co-op & Career Education provides student-centred co-op and career advising for an assigned portfolio of programs and faculties, helping Lakehead students and graduates clarify their career goals, build employment readiness, and pursue meaningful employment.

Working closely with Deans, Program Chairs, faculty and internal and external partners, the Advisor supports all stages of the co-op student experience, maintains accurate records and interprets academic policies. The role develops and delivers career education initiatives, tools and resources, serves as a key contact for students, faculty advisors and employers, and collaborates with employer-facing colleagues to strengthen industry relationships. Through this work, the Advisor supports high-quality work-integrated learning experiences and positive graduate employment outcomes.

Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate may be required to complete and satisfactorily pass a police record check as a condition of employment. Any such requirement will be based on the nature of the position and conducted in accordance with applicable privacy, human rights, and employment legislation.

Career Education and Student Advising

• Design and deliver career exploration events, workshops and resources that help students and graduates clarify career goals and develop employment readiness.
• Provide individual co-op and career advising on job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, labour market trends and workplace expectations.
• Develop and deliver educational/informational resources, workshops and course content, including setting and grading assignments, and ensuring quality curriculum.
• Guide and advise students in assigned co-operative education programs and ensure they participate and benefit in all aspects of experience ( preparation, work experience, assessment and reflection).
• Monitor student progress, provide strengths-based support and coordinate responses to complex academic or employment concerns. Collaborate with appropriate University services to support international students and students facing accessibility barriers.

Co-op Program Administration and Coordination

• Coordinate all stages of the co-op student lifecycle for an assigned portfolio of programs, advise on eligibility and interpret academic policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with faculty, Enrolment Services, Finance and other partners to coordinate registration, fees, enrolment, grades and credits, ensuring accurate and timely records.
• Develop and improve program procedures, recommend policy updates and train staff and faculty on their responsibilities in supporting co-op students.
• Promote co-op participation through presentations, events and communications, and collaborate with faculty to uphold academic integrity and ensure work opportunities align with learning outcomes.

Employer and Partner Relationships

• Collaborate with employer relations colleagues to onboard employer partners, strengthen industry relationships and develop co-op employment opportunities.
• Guide employers on recruitment practices and co-op partnership responsibilities, and support marketing and business development initiatives to expand employer participation.
• Coordinate site visits, surveys and evaluations to assess the safety and quality of work experiences. Gather employer feedback and recommend improvements to student preparation and program delivery.
• Represent Lakehead University at community events and contribute to partnerships that support workforce development, talent retention and the University’s strategic goals.

Records, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Administer the co-op module within the departmental CRM, support integration with the…