Career Development Practitioner
Department/Faculty Seneca Works
Location Newnham Campus
ID 5887
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 Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

Guided by The Next - A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic , we offer a working environment that is innovative, flexible and encourages risk-taking. Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth. We focus on health and wellbeing in all its forms to provide a great employee experience.


Are You Ready to Join Our Dynamic Team? 

Reporting to the Manager of Career Development and Planning, you will collaborate with stakeholders like students, faculty, employers, Student Advisors, and Work-Integrated Learning Coordinators, you will design and implement customized career programs aligned with Seneca's mission. As a Career Development Practitioner at Seneca Polytechnic, you will play a vital role in preparing students for successful careers. Collaborating with stakeholders like students, faculty, employers, Student Advisors, and Work-Integrated Learning Coordinators, you will design and implement customized career programs aligned with Seneca's mission.

In addition to program development, you will provide personalized support and mentorship to students utilizing career development theory. Also offer guidance on career planning, resume building, interview techniques, and job search strategies through individual advisement sessions and workshops, ultimately contributing to increased student satisfaction and success.

Here's What’s on Your Horizon  

Career Coaching 

  • Provide personalized guidance to students and graduates, empowering them to explore diverse pathways towards employment and education.
  • Deliver dynamic training and coaching sessions to develop soft and hard skills, enhance resume and cover letter crafting, cultivate networking proficiency, optimize professional online profiles, and excel in interviews.
  • Identify strengths and barriers, equipping students and graduates with essential job readiness skills, and facilitate strategic job search techniques and lifelong career management proficiency.

Content Development, Market Analysis, and Research

  • Design comprehensive seminars, workshops, and training sessions tailored to enhance career readiness.
  • Craft compelling materials encompassing career readiness programming and ensure wide dissemination through various channels.
  • Stay updated on cutting-edge technology to access and leverage up-to-date career information and resources effectively. 
  • Research and monitor labour market dynamics and industry-specific trends to inform targeted and responsive programming.
  • Engage in ongoing research into sector employment trends to empower informed decision-making and career-ready programming initiatives. 
  • Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of career initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

Relationship Building, Employer Engagement, and Partnership Development

  • Cultivate relationships with employers, faculty, students, and graduates to tailor programming to meet career education needs. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to address career education needs through strategic partnerships. 
  • Manage and nurture professional relationships with current employers while actively seeking opportunities to expand the network by forging alliances with new partners.
  • Contribute to promotional efforts and represent Seneca in professional engagements.


Event Collaboration, Reporting, and Other Duties

  • Provide comprehensive training and mentorship to Career Peers to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
  • Collaborate in planning, organizing, and implementing Seneca Works events on campus. 
  • Oversee the Seneca Works Career Portal and provide guidance to maximize its utility for recruitment purposes.
  • Provide regular statistical reports and evaluation of outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist with special events and other assigned tasks as needed.
     

Join Our Team

Education 

  • A minimum of a completed three (3) year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with preference given to those possessing a professional designation in a related field such as, career development, human resources, student affairs, or education.
  • Certified Resume Strategist, Career Professionals of Canada is preferred. 
  • Certification in Career Assessment Tools is an asset. 
  • Credentials in assessments such as MBTI, STRONG Interest Inventory, and True Colors is considered a asset.

Experience 

  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience working directly with students in career advisement/coaching or human resources.
  • Experience in instructional design, facilitation skills, career coaching, adult education, marketing/branding, and social media, is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian labour market and human relations issues relevant to recruitment and employment. 

Skills 

  • Student case management experience, workshop facilitation, project coordination, and event management skills. 
  • Unique career advisement and coaching required for international students and graduates.
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office applications; the ability to use a database program. 
  • Understanding and addressing the needs of a diverse student population, including mature students, equity-deserving groups, and internationally-trained professionals. 
  • Excellent understanding of social media as it pertains to Career Development. 
  • Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills; exceptional oral and written communication skills are required. 
  • Demonstrated successful ability to develop and carry out a work plan; work independently, prioritize work, and coordinate tasks in order to meet results in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Must be flexible and adaptable in order to accommodate multiple stakeholders; able to adapt to and communicate with diverse populations. 

Notes:                                                    

  • A skills assessment test may be administered during the recruitment process. 
  • Inter-campus travel is required to all Seneca campuses.

As part of our commitment to dismantling barriers to success, Seneca may consider applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience.   

Job Details

External Posting Date: October 2, 2024
External Closing Date: Until Filled
Pay Range: Payband K - $46.08 - $53.43 (Start rate: $46.08)
Hours: 35 hours per week (OT as required)
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift: Monday to Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada’s leading polytechnic with over 4300+ employees, 40,000 full-time students and 23, 400 part-time and continuing education students. With over 55 years since opening its doors for the first time, Seneca Polytechnic is dedicated to getting our students career- and world-ready. We offer an education that has no boundaries. And we create great flexible experiences for those who study and work here. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. As Canada’s leading polytechnic, our core mission is our North Star: we provide a great education that builds great careers for our graduates. We make a difference so they can make a difference.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. We are excited about what the future holds. Come help us build The Next for Seneca Polytechnic. Embrace innovation. Challenge the status quo. Lead. That’s Seneca Polytechnic.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential.  Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact  jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.

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