Work Integrated Learning Officer

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Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Services, this position will establish, maintain, and enhance the co-operation necessary amongst employers, students and faculty to ensure that all stakeholders benefit from participating in work integrated learning at Bow Valley College. The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer supports students in work integrated learning placements including but not limited to practicum, field placement, clinical, and placement-based service learning. The incumbent will implement, coordinate, and promote WIL, facilitate learning, and help students to bridge their entry into the workplace. The incumbent will use career and employment development strategies to ensure students are effectively prepared for success during their WIL experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 3 years of related work experience.
Applicable work experience in business development, student placement, human resources, and/or career development - a related setting where skills and expertise required have been demonstrated.
An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience building employer relations, securing WIL placement hosts in a post-secondary setting.
Career development experience/certification.
Experience with electronic career/WIL information management systems
Contact Management Software (such as Orbis or Symplicity) experience
Knowledge of labor market trends, employer needs and best practices in career services
Ability to work effectively with multiple program stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently and within self-managed teams
High aptitude for problem-solving and attention to detail in conjunction with excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
Excellent communication, presentation and classroom facilitation skills with a track record for professionalism and diplomacy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PP) Familiar with social media platforms (LinkedIn)
Union :
AUPE
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.