Career Services Coordinator

Location: Vancouver and Surrey, BC 
Employment Type: Permanent/Full-time
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000/yr 

About us

Granville College is looking for a dedicated individual to join as a Career Services Coordinator. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping mature students develop the skills needed to successfully transition into entry-level positions in their field of specialization. If you are looking to transition to a higher education institution that sincerely values and encourages the progress of its students and alumni from the beginning of enrollment through career advancement, please apply.

Position Summary:

The Career Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting students and alumni in achieving their career goals by providing career counseling, job search assistance, employer engagement initiatives and organizing Community engagement activities and Graduation Ceremony. This role also requires building strong relationships with employers, community partners, and internal stakeholders to create employment opportunities and ensure successful outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Career Development & Student Support

• Provide one-on-one career advising sessions including resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, and career planning to achieve over 85% employment rate in each quarter.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars on job search strategies, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, and labor market trends.
• Support students in identifying career pathways aligned with their education, skills, and goals.
• Employer Engagement
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers across BC to source job opportunities, internships, and co-op placements.
• Coordinate and promote job fairs, career expos, employer panels, and networking events.
• Act as a liaison between students, alumni, and hiring organizations to facilitate meaningful employment connections and develop employer database for students.
• Program Coordination & Administration
• Track and report employment outcomes, student engagement, and other key performance metrics including Confirmation of Employment each week.
• Maintain up-to-date career resources, job boards, and employer database
• Support the implementation of career development programs and initiatives aligned with institutional goals.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with faculty, academic advisors, and student services to integrate career readiness into the student experience.
• Partner with community organizations, government agencies, and workforce development programs to enhance career service offerings.
• Qualifications:
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Career Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 23 years of experience in career services, student advising, employment services, recruitment or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the BC labor market and employment trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using career development tools and platforms (e.g., job boards, CRM systems, resume builders).
• Certification in career development (e.g., CCDP) is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Career Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 23 years of experience in career services, student advising, employment services, recruitment or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the BC labor market and employment trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using career development tools and platforms (e.g., job boards, CRM systems, resume builders).
• Certification in career development (e.g., CCDP) is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Some travel within the province may be required for employer visits or outreach events.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed to support events or student availability

We thank all the candidates for your time and interest in applying for the position. However, only those selected for the interview will be contacted.

Granville is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, person with disabilities and member of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, background and perspectives. We strongly believe that world class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion and disabilities but enrich itself through these differences.

Granville is committed to providing employment accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.