Placement Advisor – Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Job title: Placement Advisor – Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

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Placement Advisor-Faculty of Social and Community Services
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Find Your Spot at Humber

If you are interested in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people. We learn and grow together. We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

Humber is a place like no other. Here you will “Find Your Spot” and build a career and future that grows as we grow. In this rich, diverse workplace, we encourage innovation ideas. We support you to find deep meaning and purpose so that you can be proud of what you do and where you work.

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Placement Advisor

Role Profile
Reporting to the Placements and Partnerships Manager, the Placement Advisor is a proactive team member in the Faculty of Social and Community Services responsible for the delivery of field placements to students. The incumbent assists and prepares students for their placements through: written communication, individual meetings with students, seminars, presentations and events; external marketing to employers; internal liaison with college departments; community liaison; ongoing labour market research assessment; social media promotion and monitoring; facilitating the registration process for students; maintaining a database on cooperating employers and maintaining a database on current and graduated students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Four (4) year degree or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: human resources, counseling, recruitment or employment services, which demonstrates exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision are essential

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, exercise good judgment, work with interruptions, and resolve conflicts
• Must be able to strategize in how to guide students, research new employment opportunities, create marketing materials, liaise between employers and students and plan placement networking events

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective collective agreements.

Humber College 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 College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Hours Per Week: 35
Position Type: FT Support
Payband: G
Minimum Salary: 29.88
Maximum Salary: 34.63
Work Locations: Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Etobicoke M8V 1K8
Job Family: Community Service
Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2021
Job Posting: 6/8/21
Department: Faculty of Social and Community Services

Company: Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Expected salary:

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Job date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:58:59 GMT