Employment Specialist - Halifax
Eastern College
Responsibilities
Job Title: Employment Specialist
Company: Eastern College
Location: Onsite, Halifax Campus, 6940 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 0B7
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Start Date: Immediate
About Us:
Eastern College and its subsidiaries are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities served and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Eastern College Inc. is a leader in the Private Career College industry in Atlantic Canada. Established in 1983 we have delivered training in a modular approach to students to enable them to fast-track to job readiness.
At Eastern, we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate individuals who want to join our mission to work collaboratively toward our common goal of preparing job-ready graduates. We're dedicated to providing a dynamic, innovative, and engaging learning environment. If you're ready to shape the future of business education and inspire students, this is the place for you!
Primary Responsibilities:
The main purpose of the Employment Specialist is to successfully place Eastern students into internships in the industry related to their training through business development activities; and to provide students with the knowledge and support to successfully complete their internships. The Employment Specialist must also successfully place Eastern graduates into job in the industry related to their training through business development activities; and to provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct an independent job search to secure employment.
The Employment Specialist will support the vision, mission, and values of Eastern College while contributing to a positive, supportive and student-focused team environment of respect, integrity, dedication and readiness; embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.
What you’ll be doing:
- Actively contact corporate employers to source out leads for job opportunities and possible on-campus visits to speak to students.
- Contact businesses to promote Eastern graduates, events and understanding market trends.
- Conduct corporate presentations to organizations on Eastern College and Eastern College graduates.
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with recruiting firms to place graduates.
- Attend networking events, association meetings, trade shows, and career fairs.
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships through frequent follow-up contact to source leads of internships.
- Develop relationships with employers to review and support programs for approval submission to the Ministry of Training College and Universities.
- Deliver new student orientations as per schedule.
- Meet job placement and internship targets as defined by Management.
- Other assigned duties.
What you bring to the position:
- Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Business, or Career Development.
- Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience in recruitment (proven experience with placements), and or business development.
- Demonstrated three (3) years of experience training/teaching adults in career management and employment facilitation and one-to-one counseling.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of employment search techniques, career management competencies, training needs analysis, and one-to-one counselling techniques.
- Labour market trends and information.
- Computer literacy in MS Office, internet and email.
- Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
Why You Should Join Us:
Exciting Challenges: You'll be at the forefront of education management, tackling exciting challenges that will keep you engaged and motivated.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our talent. You'll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
Collaborative Team: You'll be working alongside a group of passionate, like-minded professionals who are as excited about their work as you are.
Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, group RRSP match and more!
How to Apply:
If you're ready to embark on this thrilling journey with us, please apply directly through the "Apply" button on our website or the job posting platform.
Additionally, please note that a mandatory assessment is part of our application process. Your participation in the assessment is a crucial step in our selection process, allowing us to better understand your qualifications and fit for the role.
We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Base Salary: $50,000.00