Recruitment & Engagement Specialist - Western Canada

Job summary

Develop and coordinate recruitment activities and targeted enrollment plans to increase African Nova Scotian and Canadian student enrollment. Build relationships with prospective students and community organizations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Job details

Description Cape Breton University invites applications for the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist – African Nova Scotian & Canadian Students. This is a full-time limited term position for approximately 18-months. This position develops and coordinates recruitment activities and strengthens strategic partnerships for Cape Breton University to help increase African Nova Scotian & Canadian student enrolment. The recruitment and engagement specialist is responsible for executing targeted enrolment plans, nurturing relationships with prospective students and community organizations, and collaborating with external and internal stakeholders like the Student Development Officer for Students of African Descent and the Program Coordinator – African Nova Scotian Youth. The successful candidate must be historically connected to one of the 52 African communities in Nova Scotia. Applications For The Successful Candidate Will Include a Cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant complete resume list of at least three references. Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters. Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Click HERE to view the job description, qualifications and to apply. Applications must be received by October 26th 2026. Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities. If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Cape Breton University Human Resources Dept. HumanResources@cbu.ca 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

What you’ll do

Develop and coordinate recruitment activities and targeted enrollment plans to increase African Nova Scotian and Canadian student enrollment. Build relationships with prospective students and community organizations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Applicants must be historically connected to one of Nova Scotia’s 52 African communities. Applications must include a cover letter, a complete resume, and at least three references; shortlisted candidates must provide three reference letters.

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Recruitment
• Enrollment Planning
• Community Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Partnerships
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Outreach Coordination
• Student Engagement

Job areas

• Education
• Marketing
• Human Resources

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