Co-op Student Advisor

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Career Development Assignment (CDA)

The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

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Job Number: J1026-0134

Job Title: Co-op Student Advisor

Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department: Co-op and Career Services

Job Category: Student Services

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 27/10/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 03/11/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 81,981.00 - 89,671.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 16/11/2026

Assignment Duration To: 11/06/2027

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 9PE

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 16/11/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Co-op Operations, the Co-op Student Advisor, the primary point of contact for co-op students, is responsible for the success of Carleton’s co-op students through effective delivery of co-op preparation and advising programs for undergraduate and graduate co-op students. Additionally, the Coop Student Advisor provides input into the development of the co-op preparation program and delivers the on-line course. S/he advises undergraduate and graduate co-op students with regard to the career development process including self-assessment, researching occupations, making informed career decisions, marketing themselves, helping students develop strategies for success on the job and helps with the transition from school to work and work to school. S/he organizes and implements supplementary workshops designed to support and enhance the on-line programming to ensure that all co-op students are well prepared to enter the work force. The co-op student advisor is responsible for student success on the work term and conducts site visits with students.

Qualifications

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and advising skills;
• Experience in motivating and educating individuals and groups, particularly postsecondary students, on the technicalities of a job search, including resume review and interviewing techniques;
• Must have a strong customer service focus and possess strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team;
• Ability to multi-task with tight deadlines;
• Proficient with student information database software (e.g. Orbis) and MS Office;
• Proven ability to communicate with tact, empathy and discretion;
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential;
• Knowledge of undergraduate and/or graduate programs and co-op programs;
• This position will require the use of an automobile and must possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• A 4-year University Degree in a discipline related to social sciences, business, education or social work; or the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree with extensive related experience.
• 4-5 years of experience in counselling, training, employment programs or HR/recruitment-related roles. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience with supporting job seekers in a post-secondary environment.
  
  

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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