Career Services Job Developer

Description

Position at Toronto School of Management

Job Summary

Toronto School of Management (TSoM) is an innovative college offering a broad range of career-focused programs in Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and Accounting. We provide relevant programs which ensure our students meet the demands of today’s ever-changing job market.

At TSoM, we recognize the importance of real workplace experience. We offer co-op programs and have partnered with industry leaders to design and deliver innovative and career-centric programs. Our top priority is to provide students with the right combination of academic knowledge and the highest quality hands-on experience to take their careers to the next level. Our experienced faculty deliver the highest quality of education, using their expertise to help you achieve your full potential.

We are seeking a Career Services Job Developer who provides employment and internship programs services for the College’s students to enhance their learning and help them make sound decisions regarding their career plans by providing resources and opportunities to encourage career exploration and self-assessment. Offers continuous development of career services for students and alumni. Provides counseling and assistance concerning career and vocational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains currency with industry trends; updates labor market information by researching online resources, attending meetings, maintaining contacts with regional community colleges, and networking with professional/community organizations that are involved in job placement/training activities.
• Establishes and maintains temporary, full-time, part-time, and alumni job banks.
• Works with faculty program coordinators to collect and track job placement data; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts.
• Attends advisory committees in collaboration with the Career Services team; advises faculty and administration of employment trends and the needs and concerns of the local business community.
• Initiates and maintains personal contacts with business and industry representatives to set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations; schedules and visits potential and existing employers to identify and develop positions for students; and promotes the College’s job placement service.
• Communicates with employers during students’ employment and reports results to appropriate staff and/or faculty.
• Assists qualified students/alumni in identifying positions in their field of interest; assists in development of resumes, cover letters and applications; advises students on employability skills; works with students to gain relevant skills; helps students explore alternative employment options.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to coordinate and facilitate recruitment days, employer panels, and targeted job fairs.

Position Requirements

• Expert communication skills and counseling abilities
• 2-4 years of experience in job development, human resources, job placement, or closely related field.
• Familiarity with variety of professions, its responsibilities, and the required qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from different backgrounds, working at different levels
• Skilled at establishing public relations and building up employment network
• Knowledge in human resource management and recruitment procedures is an asset.
• Updated knowledge about the job openings in all sectors and ability to access all sources providing information about job openings

Toronto School of Management is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

TSoM is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). If you require accommodations for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.