Employment Specialist

Job Title: Employment Specialist
Location: Bay/Queen
Campus Department: Career Services
Reports To: Director of Career Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000/yr
Vacancies: 1 (back-fill)

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About Academy of Learning Career College (AOLCC)

Academy of Learning Career College (AOLCC) is Canadas largest career college network, dedicated to transforming lives through education. For more than 30 years, AOLCC has provided high-quality, flexible, and career-focused training to prepare students for success in todays workforce. With campuses across Canada, our mission is to empower students through practical learning, professional development, and strong employer connections.

Position Summary

The Employment Specialist plays a vital role in supporting student and graduate success by fostering strong connections with employers, alumni, and community partners. This role is responsible for developing employment opportunities, facilitating career development programs, and preparing graduates for job readiness. Through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and employer engagement initiatives, the Employment Specialist ensures AOLCC graduates achieve strong employment outcomes, with a target of 80% graduate employment rate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Career Development

· Research internal and external employment trends, labour market demands, and alumni relations to inform Career Services strategies.

· Develop employment opportunities for graduates through cold calling, direct outreach, networking, and employer relationship building.

· Recruit employers to participate in career initiatives including job fairs, internships, job shadowing, mentoring, guest speaker sessions, and volunteer programs.

· Collaborate with employers, social agencies, faculty, and students to identify career education needs and deliver responsive programming.

· Design, develop, and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions on job readiness, resume writing, cover letters, interview skills, and lifelong career management strategies.

· Provide individual career coaching to students and graduates, helping them identify strengths, overcome employment barriers, and develop effective job search strategies.

· Maintain and enhance the student career resource center with up-to-date career tools and technology.

· Research and share insights on industry trends, software utilization, and employer skill needs.

· Coordinate career conferences, job fairs, and employer networking events.

· Develop and maintain an alumni placement tracking system.

· Actively contribute to the college-wide development of career-related curriculum and resources.

Practicum Support

· Promote AOLCC programs to potential practicum host organizations.

· Maintain and expand a network of practicum providers and employer partners.

· Prepare students for field placements by guiding them on professional conduct and workplace expectations.

· Explore and develop alternatives to help students gain Canadian work experience.

Skills and Qualifications

· Post-secondary education in Psychology, Business, Career Development, Human Resources, or a related field.

· Minimum of 2 years experience in recruitment, business development, or employment services (experience in the Private Career College sector is an asset).

· Strong knowledge of career development theories, employment search strategies, and labour market trends.

· Skilled in resume development, interview coaching, job readiness training, and one-on-one career counseling.

· Excellent presentation, facilitation, and public speaking abilities.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet research, and email communication.

· Proven ability to build strong partnerships with employers and community organizations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Achieve and maintain an 80% graduate employment rate.

· Develop and sustain a network of employer partners and practicum providers.

· Deliver high-quality, impactful career workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions.

· Positive feedback from students, graduates, and employer partners regarding career support services.

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.

Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support administrative and operational tasks such as application screening, candidate communications, and scheduling. AI is used to enhance efficiency and consistency only. All hiring decisions are made by qualified personnel and include human review to ensure fairness, equity, and compliance with applicable Canadian employment, human rights, and privacy legislation.

AOLCC 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.

AOLCC is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). AOLCC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.