Digital Pathways Career Advisor

SAIT’s Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies focuses on the non-credit programming for the individual learner. We create courses and programs for life-long learning with career at our core. Our courses range from exploring general interests to up-skilling for career advancement and reskilling for career changes. We complete all background activities required to set up our products for students to purchase and experience several delivery options.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Services and Community Engagement, the Digital Pathways Advisor supports Continuing Education and Professional Studies learners in making informed choices and utilizing tools, strategies and techniques to pivot or evolve their career. The Career Advisor provides career related advice and guidance to students and alumni based on current recruitment practices and industry trends. Through one-on-one consultations, group advising, workshops, classroom presentations and recruitment events, the Career Advisor assist students & alumni in all aspects of career preparation, such as resume and cover letters, networking, professionalism, and practice interviews.

The successful candidate will understand the barriers and challenges mid-career workers face when pivoting their careers and providing appropriate support that increase success of career outcomes. This role will work closely with the Product and Learner Success team to deeply understand SAIT’s Continuing Education programs and provide informed advice to learners on choices. If you are passionate about helping mid-career professionals transition into the technology industry and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

This position will be expected to work occasional Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings per semester.

Please note, this is a one year temporary position eligible for benefits.

The Role

• Provide guidance to students and alumni for various job search tools on an individual or group basis
• Assist students in using current labour market information and tools to better understand industry, career choices etc
• Meet with students/alumni in one-on-consultations, group advising circles, classroom presentations and seminars
• Utilize personalized tools (Lumina, Skyhive) to provide personalized guidance on career paths and transferable skills
• Create and curate career preparation resources for students, alumni and faculty
• Create, deliver, facilitate and coordinate career support workshops and events to students, community and industry partners
• Conduct ongoing research to ensure familiarity with current recruitment practices, labor market information and current industry trends as well as best practices from other post-secondary
• Advise students and alumni on current recruitment practices, labor market information and industry trends – this includes providing guidance and advise on resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, networking techniques and tips on professionalism
• Assist students in identifying career paths and the necessary transferable skills and competencies
• Ensure familiarity with CEPS programs and specific nuances related to emerging careers
• Coach students on interview techniques through practice interviews
• Collect and record information on job placement and career changes among digital students in accordance with reporting requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field such as career development, Human Resources, Communication, or Business
• Minimum
• Experience in facilitating group discussions
• 3-5 years work experience providing career advice (resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn profile, Interview Prep) to career pivoters
• Certified career development
• Experience in helping people overcome challenges to employment
• Preferred

Skills Required

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• High emotional intelligence skills
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Calgary’s technology industry and labour market trends
• Coaching and mentoring experience is considered an asset
• Facilitating experience
• Experience in pre-employment and essential skill development knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management

Job classification: Administrative Officer I

Salary range: $62,506.60 - $68,331.25

Hours Per Week: 36.25

Position End Date: May 31 2025

Posting closing date: June 5 2023

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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