Graduation from a four-year university program or equivalent in a related area is required.
Over four years of relevant experience is required.
Must hold a valid British Columbia driver’s licence.
Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Must have excellent computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Office.
Must have strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
Must be able to travel.
Responsibilities
Coordinate Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning for various programs at the College.
Work closely with academic departments to support integration between classroom learning, Work-Integrated Learning, and Co-operative Education.
Initiate, build, and maintain employer relationships to develop and promote employment opportunities for students; serve as the primary employer contact and liaise between students, faculty, and employers regarding program and Work-Integrated Learning requirements.
Attend professional society and industry trade shows.
Advise employers on government funding requirements and availability.
Market employment opportunities to current and graduating students; develop marketing strategies for industries and student populations; participate in career fairs and other student recruitment events.
Advise students on Co-operative Education guidelines and procedures and assess eligibility for Co-operative Education placements.
Use client relationship management software to maintain current and historical databases on employers and student placements and to market Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning.
Design, prepare, and deliver information sessions and pre-employment training workshops.
Coach and assist students in finding academic-related work; review resumes and cover letters, conduct mock interviews, and provide one-on-one guidance and assistance.
Conduct site visits for students on Co-operative Education work terms locally, provincially, or nationally, in person or by phone or video chat.
Evaluate student workplace performance to ensure they meet employer needs.
Maintain involvement in professional associations in co-operative and career education.
Liaise with departments and faculty members and support and participate in employment-related program activities.
Approve the final Co-operative Education class list, provide final grades, and return the list to the Registrar’s Office.
Work with international students seeking Canadian work experience while studying in Canada and ensure they have pre-employment information and appropriate employment documentation, such as a passport and study or work permit.
Perform other related duties as required.
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Desired Start Date: December 1, 2026 Salary Range: $63,827 - $72,927 annually Bargaining Unit: Support Appointment Type: Regular Full-Time Schedule: Typical hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, due to the nature of this position, flexibility is required. Alternate hours and days, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary to meet operational needs such as events and special activities. Posting Closing Date: November 22, 2026
Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.
Your Opportunity
Under the limited supervision of the Dean Careers and Community Engagement , the Careers Hub Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning for various programs at the College. The Coordinator is responsible for recruiting employers, managing student, graduate and co-operative education employment opportunities and conducting site visits along with developing, marketing, and promoting study related work placement programs to new and existing local and national employers, professional associations and other institutions.
Functions and Duties
1. Coordinates Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning for various programs at the College
2. Works closely with academic departments in supporting the integration between classroom learning, Work Integrated Learning and Co-operative Education
3. Initiates, builds and maintains employer relationships to develop and promote employment opportunities for students; functions as the primary contact for employers; serves as a liaison between students, faculty and employers regarding requirements for the Co-operative Education program and Work Integrated Learning
4. Attends professional society and industry trade shows
5. Advises employers on requirements and availability of government funding
6. Markets employment opportunities to current and graduating students; develops marketing strategies for industries and student populations; participates in career fairs and other student recruitment events
7. Advises students on Co-operative Education guidelines and procedures; assesses eligibility for Co-operative Education placement.
8. Uses client-relationship management software to maintain a database (current and historical) on employers and student placements and to market Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning
9. Designs, prepares and delivers information sessions and pre-employment training workshops
10. Coaches and assists students to find academic-related work; checks resumes and cover letters, conducts mock interviews and provides one-on-one guidance and assistance
11. Conducts site visits for students on Co-operative Education work terms, locally, provincially or nationally either in-person or via phone or video chat
12. Evaluates student performance in the workplace to ensure they are meeting employer needs
13. Maintains involvement in professional associations in the areas of co-operative and career education
14. Liaises with various departments and faculty members and supports and participates in employment related activities of the program
15. Approves final Co-operative Education class list; provides final grade and returns list to the Registrar’s Office
16. Works with international students seeking to acquire Canadian work experience while studying in Canada. Ensures international students have pre-employment information and the appropriate employment documentation (e.g. passport, study permit/work permit)
17. Performs other related duties as required
Education and Experience
Graduation from a four year university program or equivalent in a related area required. Over 4 years relevant experience required. Must hold a valid BC driver’s licence.
Skills and Abilities
- Must have strong organizational and problem solving skills - Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office - Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills - Able to work both independently and within a team environment - Able to travel
Our Values
Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.
Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.
Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.
Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.
Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].