Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance , we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.
If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details
Position Title: Placement Advisor
Status: Full-Time Support
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Longo Faculty of Business
Campus/Location: North campus (primary), Lakeshore (secondary)
Payband: H
Salary Range: $38.09 - $44.04
Starting Salary: $38.09
Progression through the payband is in accordance with the increments in the payband as outline in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement based on actual service in the payband.
About The Longo Faculty Of Business At Humber
Humber’s Longo Faculty of Business delivers high-demand programs that will take graduates into current, relevant, and future careers. We offer over 50 programs in a wide range of fields covering the broad spectrum of business in the evolving marketplace. Not only do we offer traditional business courses such as finance, accounting, administration, human resources, and marketing, but we also offer culinary, esthetics, cosmetics, and law with credentials ranging from diploma to degree to graduate certificates.
Entrepreneurship training is integrated into all programs. The Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, along with our highly specialized labs, work-integrated learning opportunities and our international partnerships have given the Longo Faculty of Business the reputation that gets our programs recognized by industries across Canada and the world. The future of business will be defined by our graduates. That is what we prepare them for. We are business at its best.
About The Placement Advisor Role
Reporting to the Associate Director, Operations, the Placement Advisor is responsible for providing essential support and services to all students in programs with Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) embedded in the curriculum throughout the Longo Faculty of Business; they are also responsible for the development and ongoing nurturing of industry partnerships that are integral to the delivery of WIL.
To ensure that students have high-quality experiences that build on their curriculum and prepare them for their chosen careers, the incumbent assists and prepares students for their placements through a range of activities including but not limited to delivering work-preparation workshops, resume feedback, mock interviews, job search coaching and advising. This individual must have knowledge of specific programs within the Faculty such as Business Management, Business Administration, Hospitality-Hotel & Restaurant Operations Management, Tourism-Travel Services Management and Event Management.
The incumbent will promote Faculty programs to external stakeholders, work with employers to develop placement opportunities, review job postings, set up networking events and refer students to prospective employers.
The incumbent works with all students in programs with a Work-Integrated Learning component and must keep track of pre-placement documentation, guide student efforts to secure a placement, and monitor students once they are in the workplace. Through one-on-one meetings with students, the incumbent advises students on methods and techniques to secure a placement and/or helps the student access other supports at Humber.
Work Locations
North Campus
Deadline to Apply
October 6th, 2026
Job Posting
9/29/26
About You
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education
The successful candidate will hold a four-year degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources or Career Development.
Experience/Skills
Minimum of 3 years in one or more of the following areas: college coop or field placement, human resources, staffing or employment services and/or related industry experience.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and planning skills. Able to communicate effectively with a diverse student population and at all levels in an employer organization
- A goal/results focused individual, with the ability to balance and handle competing priorities in a high-volume placement environment, and work with minimal supervision
- Other qualifications include demonstrated ability to listen, empathize, problem solve, exercise good judgment, work with interruptions, and deal with conflicts.
- Administrative and document tracking skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
- The incumbent must have strong digital fluency and be able to work with various computer software (MS Office, Contact Management Systems, MyHumber and Blackboard), virtual meetings, events platforms and social media.
- They must also be able to promote programs, student capabilities and events for the benefit of students and partners.
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
- Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks!
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).
