Early Learning and Child Care Career Coach

NorQuest College • Edmonton, AB

2d • CA$2,271 - CA$2,950 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re excited to see you explore the opportunity to join the Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre (WILCEC) as a Career Coach supporting students in our Early Learning and Child Care programs. Reporting to the WIL Manager, this position plays a critical role in supporting student success by supporting students and employer-partners throughout their Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences. You will coach and guide students as they prepare for meaningful careers, collaborate with faculty and employer-partners, and create opportunities that help learners connect their education to the workplace.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in the post-secondary environment or early learning and childcare environment/education environment with knowledge of employability skills and career development techniques and strategies in the early learning and childcare industry.
• A diploma or degree in education, human resources, management or relevant field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience working with diverse learner populations and providing individualized support to help students achieve their goals.
• Knowledge of career development, adult education, and Work-Integrated Learning principles and best practices.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing and improving programs, processes, or services through a continuous improvement lens.
• Knowledge of labour market trends, employer needs, and student employment strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism to represent the NorQuest brand.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for student success and workforce relevance and previous experience supporting and teaching 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 curriculum and 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in their career journey through career coaching on resume writing, interview preparation, goal setting, job searching and more.
• Creating opportunities for students to connect their academic experience to the real world through Work-Integrated Learning experiences.
• Engaging all stakeholders: students, faculty, and employer-partners to develop mutually beneficial learning opportunities.
• Developing industry partnership, connecting students with work placements, employment opportunities, and industry experiences.
• Collaborating with WILCEC colleagues to continuously improve services, programs, and student outcomes.
• Remaining current on labour market trends, career development practices, and industry needs to better support students and employer-partners.
• Contributing to WILCEC initiatives, projects, events, and strategic priorities that advance student success and workforce readiness.

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree